Corrosion of metal reinforcement is one of the most serious threats to the durability of concrete structures. While many excellent technologies delay and mitigate the effects of corrosion on embedded reinforcement, there are fewer options when corrosion takes…
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Study Shows High Potential for Corrosive Groundwater in Half of U.S. States Corrosive water is top-of-mind for many water utilities given the trouble…
Corrosion of the Arlington Memorial Bridge Causes Second Partial Closure Within 10 Days
WASHINGTON – On Friday, the National Park Service will close the two curb-lanes of the Arlington Memorial Bridge, connecting northern Virginia to Washington,…
A New Research Study Aims to Pin a Cost of Corrosion Worldwide
Houston, TX – October 7, 2014 – The NACE International Institute has awarded a contract to DNV GL of Dublin, Ohio and APQC of Houston, Texas for data management of the forthcoming International Measures of Prevention, Application, and Economics of Corrosion…
Swiss Robot Automates Bridge Inspection and Fights Corrosion
Bridges become an infrastructure problem as they get older, as de-icing salt and carbon dioxide gradually destroy the reinforced concrete. A new robot can now check the condition of these structures, even in places that people cannot reach. We rely on Switzerland’s…
