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Survey of Costs, Economic Analysis, and Design Guidelines for Corrosion Protection Methods for Post-Tensioned Concrete Bridges (2005)

Abstract At the design stage, engineers and owners have the most influence on the future durability of post-tensioned concrete bridges. Yet design guidelines are not clear on what corrosion protection methods are appropriate for a given exposure environment. Current specifications … Continue reading

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Conclusions, Recommendations and Design Guidelines for Corrosion Protection of Post-Tensioned Bridges (2004)

Abstract The effectiveness of cement grout in galvanized or polyethylene ducts, the most widely used corrosion protection system for multistrand bonded post-tensioned concrete tendons, has been under debate due to several reported examples of significant tendon corrosion damage. While experience … Continue reading

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