Effect of flexure induced transverse crack and self-healing on chloride diffusivity of reinforced mortar

• Published in: Journal of materials science Vol. 42; no. 22; pp. 9131 - 9136
• Main Author: SAHMARAN, Mustafa
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Heidelberg Springer 01.11.2007; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Buildings. Public works; Chloride; Chloride ions; Chlorides; Concrete; Concrete industry; Concrete structures; Concretes; Concretes. Mortars. Grouts; Corrosion; Corrosion effects; Crack initiation; Cracks; deicing agents; Deicing salt; Diffusion; Diffusion coefficient; Diffusivity; Durability; Durability. Pathology. Repairing. Maintenance; Exact sciences and technology; Flexing; industry; ions; Life prediction; Materials; Materials science; Mortars; Mortars (material); prediction; Reinforced concrete; Reinforcing steels; Seawater; Self healing materials; Service life; sodium chloride; steel; Steel structures; Stress corrosion cracking; Experimental result; Corrosion; Chlorides; Construction materials; Experimental study; Reinforced mortar; Diffusivity; Crack

Cracks in reinforced concrete are unavoidable. Durability is of increasing concern in the concrete industry, and it is significantly affected by the presence of cracks. The corrosion of reinforcing steel due to chloride ions in deicing salts or sea-water is a major cause of premature deterioration o...