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Mechanism Of Cathodic Prevention Of Carbon Steel In Concrete, Krittin Rattakham
Mechanism Of Cathodic Prevention Of Carbon Steel In Concrete, Krittin Rattakham
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
In this work, I aim to clarify the mechanism that allows steel to attain higher chloride threshold as it is cathodically polarized. Specifically, I seek to provide empirical information on whether an intrinsic (predominantly interfacial effects of polarization) or an extrinsic (predominantly concentration changes due to polarization) mechanism may be dominant in the beneficial effect of polarization. I carried out this experiment with 12 identical concrete specimens, each with a cast-in steel plate, constantly exposed them to high-chloride environment. The specimens were divided into 4 triplicates and polarized at 4 different level from OCP, -200, -300 to -400 mVSCE …
Electrochemical Methods To Characterize Drilled Shaft Deficiencies, Sarah Jo Mobley
Electrochemical Methods To Characterize Drilled Shaft Deficiencies, Sarah Jo Mobley
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
In recent years drilled shafts have become the preferred foundation method for marine bridges. Typically, the drilled shaft is selected over traditional driven piles due to soil strata encountered, construction economy, increased lateral stiffness requirements, and/or vibration control considerations. The most critical component in drilled shaft construction is borehole stabilization. Wall sloughing or groundwater inclusion can have devastating effects on the strength of the finished shaft however recent research has shown that the materials, more specifically the slurry, used to accomplish stabilization may be having a negative impact on the durability of the finished product. This thesis investigates the durability …