Date of Award
12-2008
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Civil and Construction Engineering
First Advisor
Dr. Sherif A. Yehia
Second Advisor
Dr. Ikhlas Abdel-Qader
Third Advisor
Dr. Osama Abudayyey
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Campus Only
Abstract
The deteriorating conditions of reinforced concrete bridges demands new and innovative technology for the repair and rehabilitation of these bridges. The damage caused by the corrosion of steel reinforcement is a prime factor of bridge deterioration. Cathodic protection is emerging as the leading method for the protection of these damaged bridges. The recent innovation of conductive concrete has led researchers to consider using this new concrete matrix for cathodic protection. This study determines the feasibility of conductive concrete for cathodic protection.
Four test slabs were cast with conventional reinforced concrete specified by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for bridge decks. Steel electrodes were placed on these conventional concrete slabs with a conductive concrete overlay. Conductive concrete is a proprietary concrete matrix which generates an electrical charge through the overlay. Once the concrete slabs were allowed to cure, the slabs were monitored to determine the effectiveness of the conductive concrete overlay for cathodic protection.
Recommended Citation
Host, Joshua Thomas, "Cathodic Protection of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks" (2008). Masters Theses. 196.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/196