Different Effects of Fly Ash and Slag on Anti-Rebar Corrosion Ability of Concrete with Chloride Ion

In this paper, we have studied the anti-rebar corrosion ability of high-strength concrete （HSC）, which were made by one or two mixed fly ash and slag. The different effects of fly ash and slag on concrete anti-rebar corrosion ability were discussed in chloride ion-contaminated condition. The results indicate that the effects of slag on concrete anti-chloride ion penetration ability are more excellent than that of fly ash at the same content. When the content of fly ash is 10%, the corrosion-inhibition action is not obvious; when the content is higher than 25%, this effect is remarkable. Corrosion-inhibition action of slag is better than that of fly ash. Slag is not like fly ash that has obvious effect on anode curves Tafer slope, so its contribution to restraining rebar in concrete corrosion is the result of high concrete anti-chloride ion penetration ability and binding chloride ion. Their ＂superimposition effect＂ can be realized only at reasonable content and proportion condition.

Probabilistic durability assessment approach of deteriorating RC bridges

A stochastic finite element computational methodology for probabilistic durability assessment of deteriorating reinforced concrete（RC） bridges by considering the time-and space-dependent variabilities is presented.First,finite element analysis with a smeared cracking approach is implemented.The time-dependent bond-slip relationship between steel and concrete,and the stress-strain relationship of corroded steel bars are considered.Secondly,a stochastic finite element-based computational framework for reliability assessment of deteriorating RC bridges is proposed.The spatial and temporal variability of several parameters affecting the reliability of RC bridges is considered.Based on the data reported by several researchers and from field investigations,the Monte Carlo simulation is used to account for the uncertainties in various parameters,including local and general corrosion in rebars,concrete cover depth,surface chloride concentration,chloride diffusion coefficient,and corrosion rate.Finally,the proposed probabilistic durability assessment approach and framework are applied to evaluate the time-dependent reliability of a girder of a RC bridge located on the Tianjin Binhai New Area in China.

Meso-scale corrosion expansion cracking of ribbed reinforced concrete based on a 3D random aggregate model

In reinforced concrete structures,corrosion of the rebar produces 2–6 times more corrosion product than the original material,creating pressure on the surrounding concrete,leading to cracking.The study of corrosion and cracking in reinforced concrete structures is therefore of great importance for enhancing the durability of concrete.Unlike many previous studies,we used ribbed rebar similar to that used commercially and considered the mechanical behavior of the interface transition zone(ITZ)between the aggregate and mortar to simulate the processes of corrosion and cracking of reinforced concrete structures.We explored the failure mode of the interface layer under uniform corrosion and the influence of different factors on the corrosion expansion cracking and the shedding mode of a concrete cover.This was achieved by establishing a three-phase meso-scale model of concrete based on secondary development of ABAQUS,simulating the mechanical behavior of the ITZ using a cohesive element,and establishing a rust expansion cracking model for single and multiple rebars.The results showed that:(1)Under uniform rust expansion,concrete cracks are distributed in a cross pattern with a slightly shorter lower limb.(2)When the corrosion rate is low,the ITZ is not damaged.With an increase in the corrosion rate,the proportion of elements with tensile damage in the ITZ first increases and then decreases.(3)In the case of a single rebar,the larger the cover thickness,the higher the corrosion rate corresponding to ITZ failure,and the arrangement of the rebar has little influence on the ITZ failure mode.(4)In the case of multiple rebars,the concrete cover cracks when the rebar spacing is small,and wedge-shaped spalling occurs when the spacing is large.