The impact of resistivity on potential mapping

S. Keßler, C. Gehlen

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Abstract

Potential Mapping is a non-destructive measurement method that helps to identify steel corrosion in concrete. The probability of detection of the potential mapping method has a high economic impact, because structural assessment based on results of this method often influences decisions for maintenance and repair measures. The true potential field in the concrete is affected by different factors which have to be taken into account during interpretation of measured potential differences. Influencing factors are among others of minor importance concrete resistivity, cover depths and the anodic area. The intension of the presented paper is to analyze the influence of the concrete resistivity on potential mapping experimentally. Frequently gained potential mappings are investigated of forty year old reinforced concrete specimen. This specimen is stored outside and the potential fields were measured after different weather condition. The effect of resistivity on potential mapping is described qualitatively.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLife-Cycle and Sustainability of Civil Infrastructure Systems - Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE 2012
Pages553-558
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 2012
Event3rd International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE 2012 - Vienna, Austria
Duration: 3 Oct 20126 Oct 2012

Publication series

NameLife-Cycle and Sustainability of Civil Infrastructure Systems - Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE 2012

Conference

Conference3rd International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE 2012
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVienna
Period3/10/126/10/12

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