Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

1977

Document Type

Thesis

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Hartt, William H.

Abstract

Investigation of concrete-rebar interface conditions was conducted for the purpose of identifying governing parameters of the concrete cracking process in seawater. Experiments included an examination of chloride ion penetration, concrete pH as a function of metallic chloride concentration, and pH distribution within reinforced, impressed current specimens. Metal-concrete systems investigated included iron, molybdenum, cadmium, zinc, aluminum, copper, and nickel. Simplified models of the rebar corrosion process are presented in conjunction with electrochemical analysis of the projected interface chemistry. Results indicated that chlorinities greater than seawater concentration may occur as a result of potential gradients in reinforced concrete. Laboratory simulations of interface chemistry indicated that metallic and chloride ions may produce an acid pH in concrete solutions when present in sufficiently high concentrations. Heasurements of pH on the fracture face of impressed current corrosion specimens indicated localized acidic conditions can develop.

Extent

111 p.

Comments

College of Engineering and Computer Science|Thesis (M.S.E.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1977.|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|College of Engineering and Computer Science

Identifier

FADT13885

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