A study of a real-time online monitoring system for the durability of concrete structures
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to explore the effect of corrosion monitoring technology for ensuring concrete structure safety.
Design/methodology/approach
A new monitoring system scheme with unattended operation to evaluate the durability of concrete structures is presented, which includes four components, namely, a multi-function embedded sensor, a microprocessor data collecting module, a system data analysis and storage module, and a remote server module.
Findings
The system carries out monitoring of chloride ion concentration and pH in concrete, corrosion current density and of the self-corrosion potential of the reinforcing steel bar.
Originality/value
This system provides real-time, online, lossless monitoring for concrete structures.
Keywords
Acknowledgements
This material is based upon work supported by the plan project of science and technology of Guangdong of China (Grant Nos. 2013B090600065, 2015B010101012).
Citation
Xiao, M., Zhang, S., Tang, Y., Lin, Z. and Chen, J. (2016), "A study of a real-time online monitoring system for the durability of concrete structures", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 63 No. 3, pp. 184-189. https://doi.org/10.1108/ACMM-11-2015-1608
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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