Date of Last Revision
2023-05-02 14:17:09
Major
Chemical Engineering
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2015
Abstract
Chemical admixtures are prepared in modern concrete to control certain performance properties, such as strength, setting-time, and workability. In this research, the corrosion inhibition properties of various shrinkage reducing admixtures in a synthetic concrete pore solution are examined. These compounds can inhibit or promote corrosion of the carbon steel rebar in concrete structures. The corrosive effects were tested by modeling the environment of concrete in a cathodic cell with a similar pH (12-13). Each shrinkage-reducing admixture (SRA) was compared to a standard reference cell. Tafel curves were used to determine the corrosion current and potential.
Research Sponsor
Donald P. Visco, Jr.
First Reader
Scott Lillard
Second Reader
Paul Young
Recommended Citation
McCowin, Carlee C. and Visco, Donald P. Jr., "The Impact of Shrinkage Reducing Admixtures on the Corrosion of Steel Rebar in Concrete" (2015). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 16.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/16