Adi Synopsis
Adi Synopsis
Adi Synopsis
Introduction
Corrosion is the destruction of metals and alloys by the chemical
reaction with the environment. During corrosion the metals are converted to
metallic compounds at the surface and these compounds wears away as
corrosion product. Hence corrosion may be regarded as the reverse process of
extraction of metals from ore.
Corrosion and in particular corrosion of metal structures, is a problem that
must regularly be addressed in a wide variety of areas, for example, in the
automotive industry, metal parts are often plated or coated to protect them
from road salt and moisture in hopes of increasing their longevity. Indeed,
many traditional metal parts are currently being used with polymeric
components, which are not only lighter but also more cost effective to
produce. But these are generally impervious to electrochemical corrosion
often experienced by metals. Even with the proper selection of base metals
and well-designed systems or structures, there is no absolute way to eliminate
all corrosion. Therefore, corrosion protection methods are used to additionally
mitigate and control the effects of corrosion. Corrosion protection can be in a
number of different forms/strategies with perhaps multiple methods applied in
severe environments. Forms of corrosion protection include the use of
inhibitors, surface treatments, coatings and sealants, cathode protection and
anodic protection.
Literature Review
Piles are structures used to transfer loads from superstructure to the sub
surface strata. When the subsurface stratum is water based or if we deal with
a hydraulic structure, the piles are to be driven into water and under water
strata. Piles used in underwater structures are often subjected to corrosion.
There is no absolute way to eliminate all corrosion; but corrosion protection
measures are employed to control the effect of corrosion. Corrosion protection
can be in different ways according to the environment and other factors.
Forms of corrosion protection include the use of inhibitors, surface treatments,
coatings and sealants, cathode protection and anode protection. The control
measures explained in this are Protective coatings, cathode treatment and
application of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites.
References
Abhishek Jain, Dr. Trilok Gupta and Dr. Ravi K. Sharma, ( 2016)
“ Measurement and Repair Techniques of Corroded Underwater Piles”