Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

2008

Document Type

Thesis

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Reddy, Dronnadula V.

Abstract

Corrosion damage is the mam cause of deterioration for reinforced concrete marine structures. Given the current economic downturn, it has become increasingly important to repair existing structures with techniques that prolong their life-cycle. The process to identify suitable repairs is affected by the lack of a consistent methodology to predict the outcome of the repairs. This investigation intends to compare the performance of seven different repairs, in terms of corrosion resistance, structural integrity, and cost-effectiveness. Following initial exposure to corrosion, the specimens were repaired using the proposed techniques. They were then tested for durability under simulated tidal conditions with periodic corrosion monitoring. The structural integrity was evaluated by crack scoring and ultimate load testing, and a comprehensive evaluation matrix was prepared, to determine which repairs were most adequate for corrosion damage. The results of this investigation substantiate that the repairs including carbon wrapping, HDPE jacketing, and MMFX steel, outperformed the rest of the repairs.

Extent

111 p.

Comments

College of Engineering and Computer Science|Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2008.|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|College of Engineering and Computer Science

Identifier

FA00012506

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