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Architectural corrosion and critical infrastructure /

Corrosion is a major cause of structural degradation in buildings and infrastructure, leading to significant impacts to the economy and public safety. Concern is growing about the deterioration and corrosion of critical infrastructure, such as towers, bridges, highways and tall buildings. Monitoring...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Knovel (Firm)
Other Authors: Aslam, Ruby (Editor), Yan, Zhitao (Editor), Wang, Qihui (Editor), Aslam, Jeenat (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge : Royal Society of Chemistry, 2025.
Subjects:
Building materials > Corrosion.
Corrosion and anti-corrosives.
Construction > Matériaux > Corrosion.
Civil.
Physical & Theoretical.
Chemistry.
SCIENCE.
Industrial & Technical.
Chemical & Biochemical.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING.
Mechanical.
Metallurgy.
Building materials > Corrosion
Corrosion and anti-corrosives
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Cover Page
  • Architectural Corrosion and Critical Infrastructure
  • Copyright
  • Preface
  • Editor Biographies
  • Contents
  • Chapter 1 Understanding the Chemistry and Common Issues of Infrastructure Corrosion
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Fundamentals of Corrosion Chemistry
  • 1.2.1 Role of Environmental Factors
  • 1.2.2 Formation of Corrosion Products
  • 1.3 Types of Corrosion
  • 1.3.1 Uniform Corrosion
  • 1.3.2 Pitting Corrosion
  • 1.3.3 Crevice Corrosion
  • 1.3.4 Galvanic Corrosion
  • 1.3.5 Stress-corrosion Cracking
  • 1.4 Factors Influencing Corrosion
  • 1.4.1 Material Composition
  • 1.4.2 Environmental Exposure
  • 1.4.3 Operational Conditions
  • 1.5 Common Corrosion Issues and Mitigation Strategies in Infrastructure
  • 1.5.1 Steel Structures
  • 1.5.2 Aluminum Components
  • 1.5.3 Concrete-reinforced Structures
  • 1.6 Socio-economic Impact
  • 1.7 Conclusion and Future Directions
  • References
  • Chapter 2 Environmental Factors Influencing Infrastructure Corrosion
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Types of Corrosion
  • 2.2.1 Chemical Corrosion
  • 2.2.2 Electrochemical Corrosion
  • 2.2.3 Biochemical Corrosion
  • 2.2.4 Corrosion Accompanied by Erosion
  • 2.3 Corrosion of Infrastructure Components
  • 2.3.1 Corrosion in Subway Tunnels
  • 2.3.2 Road Corrosion
  • 2.3.3 Railroad Corrosion
  • 2.3.4 Corrosion in Sewers and Water Supplies
  • 2.3.5 Power Grid Corrosion
  • 2.4 Corrosion Cost
  • 2.5 Factors Influencing Infrastructure Corrosion
  • 2.5.1 Temperature
  • 2.5.2 Pressure
  • 2.5.3 Phase Type
  • 2.5.4 pH
  • 2.5.5 Oxygen Concentration
  • 2.5.6 Diffusion
  • 2.5.7 Conductivity
  • 2.5.8 Humidity and Rainwater
  • 2.5.9 Chloride Ions
  • 2.5.10 Microbial Activity and Soil Composition
  • 2.6 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 3 Electrochemical Corrosion Monitoring
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Overview of Electrochemical Corrosion Monitoring Techniques
  • 3.2.1 Linear Polarization Resistance
  • 3.2.2 Potentiodynamic Polarization
  • 3.2.3 Cyclic Polarization
  • 3.2.4 Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
  • 3.2.5 Cyclic Voltammetry
  • 3.3 Interpretation of Data
  • 3.4 Environmental Factors
  • 3.5 Sensor Selection and Placement
  • 3.5.1 Advances in Sensor Technology
  • 3.5.2 Non-intrusive Corrosion Monitoring Techniques
  • 3.6 Conclusion
  • Chapter 4 Visual, Surface, and Non-destructive Techniques
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Visual Techniques
  • 4.2.1 Introduction
  • 4.2.2 Visual Inspection and Complementary Techniques
  • 4.2.3 Recent Advancements in Visual Inspection Techniques
  • 4.3 Detailed Assessment Techniques
  • 4.3.1 Introduction
  • 4.3.2 Tests for Assessing the Physical Characteristics of Concrete
  • 4.3.3 Tests for Assessing the Chemical Composition/Characteristics of Concrete
  • 4.3.4 Tests for Assessing Reinforcement Corrosion
  • 4.3.5 Recent Advances in Non-destructive Techniques
  • 4.3.6 Comparison of the Advantages and Limitations of Various Techniques
  • 4.4 Conclusions