
OPIN report: Corrosion in reinforced concrete structures used for offshore renewables
The Ocean Power Innovation Network (OPIN) report Corrosion in reinforced concrete structures used for offshore renewables aims at identifying future R&D paths to reduce corrosion degradation while optimising socio-economic and environmental impacts, by comparing alternative reinforced concrete solutions for offshore renewables.
The report focuses on the following areas:
- Chloride propagation and corrosion mechanisms within the concrete material in sea environment
- Corrosion protection current practices in more mature sectors
- Biofouling impact on corrosion resistance of reinforced concrete
- Inspection and monitoring methods (in particular Non- Destructive and Structural Health Monitoring)
- Alternative materials for concrete reinforcement (stainless steel and composite)
- Alternative concrete formulations
- Rules and standards
- Future research and demonstration project
This is an extract, full report available as PDF download
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