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The Brian Cherry Symposium Papers

Training admin June 17, 2019

We are rapidly approaching this years International Symposium in Corrosion Science and Corrosion Engineering. Over the next few weeks we be releasing the some of the papers from the 2017 Brian Cherry International Concrete Symposium. They are available in web format to…

Predicting long-term durability of steel reinforced concrete with calcium nitrite corrosion inhibitor

Training admin June 12, 2019

N. S. Berke1, M. C. Hicks2 1Tourney Consulting Group, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA 2Grace Construction Products, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Summary: Steel reinforced concrete is one of the most durable and cost-effective construction materials, but it can suffer in high chloride environments from corrosion…

Organic corrosion inhibitors – new build and existing structures performance

gillianzz June 3, 2019

J. Meyer Cortec Corporation, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA Summary: Corrosion of embedded steel is a leading cause of deterioration in reinforced concrete structures. While concrete mix designs have become more durable, the possibility of cracking due to shrinkage, movement, or other forces…

NZTA Experiences with the Protection and Repair of Concrete Road Bridges

Rachelle Rigby May 3, 2019

This post is taken from an original paper presented at Brian Cherry International Concrete Symposium 2017. Author:Barry Wright New Zealand Transport Authority A summary of New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) experiences with corrosion of concrete road bridges on the NZ state highway…

Is Surface Preparation for Concrete Repairs a Fad?

Jessica Lyndon September 12, 2017

BE PREPARED – Is Surface Preparation for Concrete Repairs a Fad? Hamid Khan – Product Segment Manager, Parchem Prior to the commencement of concrete repairs, the fundamental thing to consider is surface preparation. The amelioration of damaged concrete structures involves many elements,…