Corrosion of reinforcement is one of the major durability challenges which leads to a
reduction in the design life of reinforced concrete. Due to an increasing demand for longer …

The fringing electric field increases the apparent relative permittivity of cement when the
electrodes do not cover the entire specimen area. The apparent permittivity increases with …

Cathodic protection (CP) is being increasingly used on reinforced concrete structures to
protect steel reinforcing bars from corrosion in aggressive conditions. Due to the complexity …

The addition to cement paste of latex (styrene-butadiene, latex/cement mass ratio≤ 0.30,
where latex refers to the latex dispersion with 48 wt.% latex solid) increases the relative …

This paper studies behaviours of Cymbopogon citratus leaf‐extract and NaNO2, used as
equal‐mass admixture models, in 3.5% NaCl‐immersed steel‐reinforced concrete by …

Effective corrosion-protection by plant-extract on metals, in aggressive service-environment,
is dependent on the biochemical constituents of which the natural plant is made-up. This …

The electric permittivity is a material property that relates to the dielectric and
electromagnetic behaviors. This work reports the effect of polymer admixtures on the …

The service life of an impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) system for reinforced
concrete structures is primarily determined by the serviceability of the anode used. In this …

This paper investigates and compares the potential of ureolytic and non-ureolytic bacteria in
resisting corrosion due to chloride penetration and carbonation. The concrete specimens …

Facing a scarcity of land for urban development and demand for public services, the
Municipal Council of Bilbao recognizes the need to make good use of its built heritage and …