Degradation Mechanisms and Residual Mechanical Properties of Reinforcing Steel Bars Exposed to Natural and Artificial Corrosion – Review & Analysis

Reinforcement corrosion is the most problematic phenomenon and one of the main sources for the degradation of structures and infrastructures all across the world, that leads to their premature deterioration before design life has been attained. Therefore, the structural effects of rebar corrosion ar...

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Main Authors: Ghafur H. Ahmed, Ghazi B. Jumaa, Nasih H. Askandar, Ahmed S. Ali
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Language:English
Published: Erbil Polytechnic University 2023-09-01
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Online Access:https://polytechnic-journal.epu.edu.iq/home/vol12/iss2/25
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author Ghafur H. Ahmed
Ghazi B. Jumaa
Nasih H. Askandar
Ahmed S. Ali
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description Reinforcement corrosion is the most problematic phenomenon and one of the main sources for the degradation of structures and infrastructures all across the world, that leads to their premature deterioration before design life has been attained. Therefore, the structural effects of rebar corrosion are crucial in determining the structural performance and residual strength of impaired structures. In the present work, the corrosion initiation mechanisms, corrosion products, corrosion types, corrosion consequences on structural performance and detrimental factors related to corrosion were presented in brief. Moreover, the propagation period and the main consequences on mechanical properties of steel and concrete are analyzed. Analyses of the available statistical data collected from literature were performed for 443 specimens. The findings are further interpreted from structural point of view, and deterioration equations for the mechanical properties of the corroded reinforcements are developed. The relations are well analyzed, leading to the definition of decay equation for yielding and ultimate stresses, and ultimate strain. It was found that the mass loss of 1% due to the rebar corrosion can cause the strength loss of 1.34%, 1.30%, and 3.54% respectively for yield strength, ultimate strength, and elongation. The suggested formulas can be applied in analytical and numerical structural applications.
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spelling doaj-art-cbae78cf6d3741fd9fbef48f293b535b2025-08-20T03:23:38ZengErbil Polytechnic UniversityPolytechnic Journal2707-77992023-09-011227084https://doi.org/10.25156/ptj.v12n2y2022.pp70-84Degradation Mechanisms and Residual Mechanical Properties of Reinforcing Steel Bars Exposed to Natural and Artificial Corrosion – Review & AnalysisGhafur H. Ahmed0Ghazi B. Jumaa1Nasih H. Askandar2Ahmed S. Ali3Department of Highway & Bridge Engineering, Technical Engineering College, Erbil Polytechnic University Department of Civil Engineering, University of Garmian Department of Civil Engineering, Universityof Halabja Department of Highway & Bridge Engineering, Technical Engineering College, Erbil Polytechnic University Reinforcement corrosion is the most problematic phenomenon and one of the main sources for the degradation of structures and infrastructures all across the world, that leads to their premature deterioration before design life has been attained. Therefore, the structural effects of rebar corrosion are crucial in determining the structural performance and residual strength of impaired structures. In the present work, the corrosion initiation mechanisms, corrosion products, corrosion types, corrosion consequences on structural performance and detrimental factors related to corrosion were presented in brief. Moreover, the propagation period and the main consequences on mechanical properties of steel and concrete are analyzed. Analyses of the available statistical data collected from literature were performed for 443 specimens. The findings are further interpreted from structural point of view, and deterioration equations for the mechanical properties of the corroded reinforcements are developed. The relations are well analyzed, leading to the definition of decay equation for yielding and ultimate stresses, and ultimate strain. It was found that the mass loss of 1% due to the rebar corrosion can cause the strength loss of 1.34%, 1.30%, and 3.54% respectively for yield strength, ultimate strength, and elongation. The suggested formulas can be applied in analytical and numerical structural applications.https://polytechnic-journal.epu.edu.iq/home/vol12/iss2/25reinforcement bars;mechanical properties;accelerated corrosion;uniform corrosion;pitting corrosion.
spellingShingle Ghafur H. Ahmed
Ghazi B. Jumaa
Nasih H. Askandar
Ahmed S. Ali
Degradation Mechanisms and Residual Mechanical Properties of Reinforcing Steel Bars Exposed to Natural and Artificial Corrosion – Review & Analysis
Polytechnic Journal
reinforcement bars;
mechanical properties;
accelerated corrosion;
uniform corrosion;
pitting corrosion.
title Degradation Mechanisms and Residual Mechanical Properties of Reinforcing Steel Bars Exposed to Natural and Artificial Corrosion – Review & Analysis
title_full Degradation Mechanisms and Residual Mechanical Properties of Reinforcing Steel Bars Exposed to Natural and Artificial Corrosion – Review & Analysis
title_fullStr Degradation Mechanisms and Residual Mechanical Properties of Reinforcing Steel Bars Exposed to Natural and Artificial Corrosion – Review & Analysis
title_full_unstemmed Degradation Mechanisms and Residual Mechanical Properties of Reinforcing Steel Bars Exposed to Natural and Artificial Corrosion – Review & Analysis
title_short Degradation Mechanisms and Residual Mechanical Properties of Reinforcing Steel Bars Exposed to Natural and Artificial Corrosion – Review & Analysis
title_sort degradation mechanisms and residual mechanical properties of reinforcing steel bars exposed to natural and artificial corrosion review analysis
topic reinforcement bars;
mechanical properties;
accelerated corrosion;
uniform corrosion;
pitting corrosion.
url https://polytechnic-journal.epu.edu.iq/home/vol12/iss2/25
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