Crack shape and rust distribution in corrosion-induced cracking concrete

Abstract This study investigated a reinforced concrete specimen that had deteriorated in an artificial environment for 2 years. The crack width and the rust distribution were observed by digital microscopy. The variation of the total circumferential crack width along the radial direction is presented using a linear function. Observation reveals that rust does not penetrate into the corrosion-induced cracks before concrete surface cracking. After concrete surface cracking, rust fills the cracks, lining the edges of the cracks due to the circulation of the outer solution. A schematic diagram is proposed to describe crack propagation and rust development.

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