Issue |
MATEC Web Conf.
Volume 199, 2018
International Conference on Concrete Repair, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting (ICCRRR 2018)
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Article Number | 01002 | |
Number of page(s) | 6 | |
Section | Keynote Papers | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201819901002 | |
Published online | 31 October 2018 |
Cathodic protection of steel in concrete – experience and overview of 30 years application
1
RPCP, Fluwelensingel 106, 2806 CH Gouda, The Netherlands
2
Delft University of Technology, Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Delft, The Netherlands
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TNO Technical Sciences/Structural Reliability, Delft, The Netherlands
* Corresponding author: robpolder@robpolder.demon.nl
This paper presents an overview of 30 years' experience with cathodic protection of steel in concrete in The Netherlands. Principles and practical aspects of CP and its design and installation are presented. Three phases have passed from the late 1980s until present: pioneering, development and maturity. In the first period CP was mainly applied to precast elements corroding due to mixedin chlorides. The parties involved worked together to draw up a Technical Guideline. In the second period, application to bridges came up, including post-tensioned structures, which was then innovative. Furthermore, galvanic anode systems were introduced. In the third period, CP became a fully accepted method of securing durability and safety. Renewed collaboration led to a database that allowed analysis of various aspects of CP system working life, including shortcomings in early systems. Major successes and lessons learned will be presented. Technical and non-technical developments are highlighted and some recent innovative CP components and systems are discussed.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2018
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