The corrosion process in reinforced concrete : the state of the art. History of cathodic protection in reinforced concrete: Early use, failures and successes. Present use of impressed cathodic protection in reinforced concrete: Components of a CP system, geographical spread and examples of recent success and failures. Present use of sacrificial anodes for cathodic protection in reinforced concrete. Future use of cathodic protection in reinforced concrete: More automated monitoring , future proofing structures, greater range of repairs. How cathodic protection works in reinforced concrete Defects with existing standards on CP: Weaknesses in the present design codes and specifications.
Biography
Paul Chess was formerly the Managing Director of the largest specialist manufacturer of products for cathodic protection of concrete in the world, Cathodic Protection International. He is currently the Managing Director of Corrosion Remediation Limited.
