Numerical Modeling of Chloride Profiles in Concrete Bridge Decks with Stay-in-Place Metal Forms

Authors

Aimee Worthen Birdsall, Brigham Young University
Dr. Spencer Guthrie, Brigham Young University

Keywords

numerical modeling, chloride profiles, concrete bridge decks, stay-on-place meta forms

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Abstract

Chloride penetration into concrete is the main cause of the rapid deterioration of concrete structures due to corrosion of reinforcing steel . This problem is especially a concern in chloride-laden environments. However, these chlorides cannot stop being applied because they are applied as deicing salts to maintain traffic during winter months. A solution many departments of transportation have investigated is to cut off the transportation path of these aggressive ions by adding a barrier between the concrete surface and the chloride agents . However, departments of transportation vary in their ideas about when this surface treatment should be applied.

Recommended Citation

Birdsall, Aimee Worthen and Guthrie, Dr. Spencer (2013) "Numerical Modeling of Chloride Profiles in Concrete Bridge Decks with Stay-in-Place Metal Forms," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1856.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1856