The effect of supplementary cementitious materials on reinforcement chloride -induced corrosion in concrete/ A critical review

zahraa nahir; Tumadhir Merawi

doi:10.71229/2b3wec75

Authors

Zahraa Nahir Morud Department of Civil Engineering, University of Al-Qadisiyah https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5944-6170
Tumadhir Merawi Borhan Department of Civil Engineering, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1391-4763

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71229/2b3wec75

Keywords:

SCM, Chloride penetration, Bond behavior, Electrical Resistivity, Durability of concrete

Abstract

Corrosion of reinforcing steel is one of the core influencing issues on the durability and lifespan of reinforced concrete, principally in environments where concrete is subject to increased exposure to chloride ions and aggressive environmental issues. This review discusses the effect of cementitious materials (SCMs) in minimizing the corrosion of reinforcing steel, focusing on fly ash (FA), granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), silica fume (SF) and metakaolin (MK). The review deals with the chemical and physical properties of these materials and their relation to concrete performance and corrosion resistance. The reviewed studies appear that the use of SCMs can enhance corrosion resistance by limiting the diffusion of aggressive agents by optimization the pore structure of the concrete and binding the chloride ions. However, the amount of the optimization fluctuates reliant on the category of material, the percentage used, and the exposure and curing status. This review underlines the significance of appropriate replacement proportions, and the necessity for long-dated studies involving connect corrosion resistance to the structural behavior of reinforced concrete.

Author Biography

Tumadhir Merawi Borhan , Department of Civil Engineering, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq

Department of Civil Engineering, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq

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