In May 2000, a concrete pedestrian walkway collapsed in North Carolina, injuring more than 100 people. Investigation

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In May 2000, a concrete pedestrian walkway collapsed in North Carolina, injuring more than 100 people. Investigation revealed that CaCl2 had been mixed into the grout that filled the holes around the steel reinforcing cables inside the concrete, resulting in corrosion of the cables, thus weakening the structure. Based on your understanding of corrosion, explain why the use of chloride compounds in steel-reinforced concrete is discouraged by the concrete industry.

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Chemistry For Engineering Students

ISBN: 9780357026991

4th Edition

Authors: Lawrence S. Brown, Tom Holme

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