Carbonation detection to prevent a bridge collapse

Carbonation is one of the leading mechanisms of deterioration of reinforced concrete bridges worldwide. In fact, more than 15 years ago, the EU-funded BRIME project identified that highway bridges in France, the UK, and Germany presented deficiencies at rates of 39%, 30%, and 37%, respectively, with the main cause being the corrosion of reinforcement, a … Read more Carbonation detection to prevent a bridge collapse