Limit applies to the sum of the chloride ions from all sources used in making concrete. Purpose of new recommendation is to minimize electrochemical corrosion of rebars or prestressing steel. Effect of chloride on corrosion of steel is complicated subject, including nature of chloride.
Limit applies to the sum of the chloride ions from all sources used in making concrete. Purpose of new recommendation is to minimize electrochemical corrosion of rebars or prestressing steel. Effect of chloride on corrosion of steel is complicated subject, including nature of chloride.
Limit applies to the sum of the chloride ions from all sources used in making concrete. Purpose of new recommendation is to minimize electrochemical corrosion of rebars or prestressing steel. Effect of chloride on corrosion of steel is complicated subject, including nature of chloride.
recommended New guidelines on concrete ingredients from ACI Committee 201 aim at less corrosion
merican Concrete Institute (ACI) Committee Limits for chloride ion in concrete prior to
A 201, Durability of Co n c re t e, has made a rec-
ommendation on the maximum amount of chloride ion that can be allowed in the ingredi- ents of concrete containing steel. The limit applies to the sum of the chloride ions from all sources—cement, exposure in service Recommendation of ACI Committee 201