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Reinforcemen
t Bars
A challenge to
overcome
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Chandrasena O.
Reinforcement Bars
Rebar(short forreinforcing bar) is a steelbar or mesh
of steel wiresusedas a tension device in
reinforcedconcrete andreinforcedmasonry structures to
strengthen and hold the concrete in compression.
Rusted Rebars
Corrosion
CORROSION is an electrochemical reaction between
a metal and its environment.
Corrosion occurs when steel reacts with chloride ions
(Cl-), CO2 in presence of toxic environment.
Corrosion is uneven erosion, pitting of metal surface,
ribs due to intense rusting and is harmful to the
intended service performance of rebar.
Corroded Rebars
Acceptable Rust
Light Rust
This rust is characterized by a red, orange or light brown
color.
The amount of rust on the steel is dependent on the mill
scale thickness, humidity conditions, environmental
exposure and bar age.
Light rust is minor and not a structural concern.
Light Rusted
Rebars
Effects of rusting on
reinforcement
Decline the bond strength with concrete.
Reduces the effective cross sectional area of the
steel reinforcement.
Cracks are formed along the steel reinforcement
when the tensile strength of concrete is exceeded.
Precautions against Rusting
during construction
Rebars should not be kept in direct contact with ground
and without any cover for longer period of exposure.
The stacked reinforcement bars should be painted by a
cement wash.