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OFFICE OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY AT THE TURNER-FAIRBANK HIGHWAY RESEARCH CENTER

Integrity of Infrastructure Materials and Structures

Publication Information

Publication Type:
Report
Publication Number:
FHWA-HRT-09-044
Abstract:

This report provides information regarding corrosion-induced deterioration of both reinforced concrete and steel bridges exposed to chlorides. This is a pervasive problem that challenges the design of new structures and the maintenance of existing ones. Because of concerns regarding long-term serviceability of epoxy-coated reinforcing steel in bridge decks and substructures, enhanced attention has focused on these materials in recent years. An important consideration in the case of existing steel bridges is the development of monitoring methods and technologies for characterizing the deterioration rate. For exposed steel surfaces, determination of the as-constructed deterioration rates is critically important for maintenance schedules, especially for weathering steels.

Publishing Date:
October 2009
NTIS:
PB-2010114957
Publishing Office:
Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
FHWA Program(s):
Research
Infrastructure
AMRP Program(s):
Structures
FHWA Activities:
Long-Term Bridge Performance
Subject Area:
Research
Bridges and other structures