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Q: Corrosion in reinforced concrete structures affects the structural durability due to :
  • A. chlorination and carbonation
  • B. poor aggregate quality
  • C. poor concrete compaction
  • D. less cement content
Correct Answer: Option A - Concrete carbonation causes embedded steel reinforcements to corrode, with the resulting expansion cracking and weakening the concrete. • Chloride attack concrete deteriorates the durability of concrete by initiating the corrosion of the reinforcement, which may cause the failure of the structure.
A. Concrete carbonation causes embedded steel reinforcements to corrode, with the resulting expansion cracking and weakening the concrete. • Chloride attack concrete deteriorates the durability of concrete by initiating the corrosion of the reinforcement, which may cause the failure of the structure.

Explanations:

Concrete carbonation causes embedded steel reinforcements to corrode, with the resulting expansion cracking and weakening the concrete. • Chloride attack concrete deteriorates the durability of concrete by initiating the corrosion of the reinforcement, which may cause the failure of the structure.