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    Half-Cell Potential Method & Resistivity Method

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    This document discusses two non-destructive testing methods for assessing corrosion in reinforced concrete: the half-cell potential method and electrical resistivity method. The half-cell potential method uses a copper-copper sulfate electrode to measure the potential of reinforcing steel, with more negative values indicating higher corrosion risk. The electrical resistivity method measures the concrete's resistance to electrical flow, with lower resistivity (below 5000 ohm-cm) also indicating higher corrosion risk. Both methods are performed using the CANIN+ instrument, which can map potentials or resistivity across large areas and store results for analysis to determine corrosion probabilities in structures.

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    This document discusses two non-destructive testing methods for assessing corrosion in reinforced concrete: the half-cell potential method and electrical resistivity method. The half-cell potential method uses a copper-copper sulfate electrode to measure the potential of reinforcing steel, with more negative values indicating higher corrosion risk. The electrical resistivity method measures the concrete's resistance to electrical flow, with lower resistivity (below 5000 ohm-cm) also indicating higher corrosion risk. Both methods are performed using the CANIN+ instrument, which can map potentials or resistivity across large areas and store results for analysis to determine corrosion probabilities in structures.

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    This document discusses two non-destructive testing methods for assessing corrosion in reinforced concrete: the half-cell potential method and electrical resistivity method. The half-cell potential method uses a copper-copper sulfate electrode to measure the potential of reinforcing steel, with more negative values indicating higher corrosion risk. The electrical resistivity method measures the concrete's resistance to electrical flow, with lower resistivity (below 5000 ohm-cm) also indicating higher corrosion risk. Both methods are performed using the CANIN+ instrument, which can map potentials or resistivity across large areas and store results for analysis to determine corrosion probabilities in structures.

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    Half-Cell Potential Method & Resistivity Method

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    This document discusses two non-destructive testing methods for assessing corrosion in reinforced concrete: the half-cell potential method and electrical resistivity method. The half-cell potential method uses a copper-copper sulfate electrode to measure the potential of reinforcing steel, with more negative values indicating higher corrosion risk. The electrical resistivity method measures the concrete's resistance to electrical flow, with lower resistivity (below 5000 ohm-cm) also indicating higher corrosion risk. Both methods are performed using the CANIN+ instrument, which can map potentials or resistivity across large areas and store results for analysis to determine corrosion probabilities in structures.

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    Half-cell Potential Method &

    Electrical Resistivity Method


    By,
    K.SANGEETHA RAJ

    Non-Destructive Testing

    Non Destructive Testing serve as a vital tool not

    only in estimating the strength, integrity and


    types of active deterioration mechanism, but also
    guide the engineers to plan and devise strategies
    for executing repair & rehabilitation projects.
    The

    Presence
    assessed by

    of

    Corrosion

    Activity

    can

    be

    1)Half-Cell Potential Method


    2)Electrical Resistivity Method
    d and interpreted by experienced specialists because to many engineers the features, and especially

    the limitations of available test methods are unknown and consequently left to experts.

    Half Cell Potential Survey


    This test method covers the estimation of

    the electrical corrosion potential of


    uncoated reinforcing steel infield and
    laboratory concrete, for the purpose of
    determining the corrosion activity of the
    reinforcing steel.
    Copper-Copper Sulphate Electrode (CSE)
    Silver-Silver Chloride Electrode (SSE)
    The potential values become more and
    more negative as corrosion becomes more
    and more active

    HALF-CELL POTENTIAL METHOD


    Principle: Electric Potential Difference

    Transparent Plastic
    Tube
    Copper Rod

    Copper Sulphate Solution


    Porous Plug (Sponge)

    Weak Half Cell of a


    Battery
    Electrod
    e

    Electrolytic
    Material

    Reinforcement Potential
    Measurement

    Test Procedure

    Example

    Grid Marking &


    Wetting of Concrete
    Surface

    Measurement of Electrical
    Potential Difference

    Digital
    Values

    Colored Scale

    Iso - Potential
    Contours

    Gray Scale

    Testing is in
    Progress

    According to ASTMC876

    ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY METHOD


    Principle:Electrical Resistance of Concrete
    Flow of current generated is assessed in terms of electrolytic Resistivity of
    concrete.

    Instrume
    nt

    Resistivity Meter
    (RESI)

    Resistivity of Concrete
    () = 2 S V/I kcm

    Resistivity
    Measurements

    Electrical Resistivity Method

    The

    electrical resistance of concrete plays an


    important role in determining the quality of concrete
    from the point of view corrosion susceptibility
    potential at any specific location. This parameter is
    expressed in terms of Resistivity in ohm-cm.
    For general monitoring, a resistivity check is
    important because long-term corrosion can be
    anticipated in concrete structures where accurately
    measured values are below 10000 ohm-cm. further
    if resistivity values fall below 5000 ohm-cm,
    corrosion must be anticipated at a much earlier
    period (possibly within 5 years) in the life of a
    structure.

    Resistivity ohm-cm
    Greater than 20,000
    10,000 20,000
    5,000 10000
    Less than 5,000

    Corrosion Probability
    Negligible
    Low
    High
    Very high

    CANIN+ INSTRUMENT

    The CANIN+ instrument provides two


    methods for investigating and assessing the
    corrosion of steel in concrete.
    1)Measurement of corrosion potential
    2)Measurement of electrical resistivity of
    reinforced concrete components
    )
    The Windows based software CANIN ProVista,
    developed by Proceq SA, makes it possible to
    download, present and edit data measured by
    the CANIN+ half-cell instrument in a fast and
    easy way using an IBM-compatible PC.

    CANIN+ INSTRUMENT

    The program generates a potential map, a

    relative frequency and a cumulative frequency


    diagram and provides a chipping graph.
    This statistical presentation is the basis for an
    efficient interpretation of the half-cell potentials
    by the corrosion engineer.
    Single files can be opened and processed
    separately.
    By rotating or mirroring in intervals of 90 the
    single potential maps can be combined to form
    a complete graph representing the total
    investigated surface area.

    CANIN+ INSTRUMENT

    Based on the user defined threshold

    potentials that represent certain conditions


    of the structure, up to four characteristic
    potential intervals can be chosen. The
    corresponding partial areas are marked
    with different colors in the presentation as
    a Chipping graph.

    Potential Map, Relative and


    Cumulative Frequency Diagram

    CANIN+ INSTRUMENT- CORROSION POTENTIAL APPLICATION

    The CANIN+ Corrosion Analyzing Instrument

    highlights corrosion activity before rust


    becomes visible.
    This early detection can be key in preventing
    an unanticipated structural failure.
    CANIN+ is ideally suited for assessment of
    corrosion potentials on large areas of 8,000
    mor multiple thereof, depending on the
    individual selectable grid size.
    235,000 values can be stored by the
    intelligent memory.

    CANIN+ INSTRUMENT- CORROSION RESISTIVITY APPLICATION

    Secondly, the instrument can measure the resistivity of the

    concrete.
    A lower concrete resistivity indicates a greater chance
    of corrosion of the reinforcement and also a greater corrosion
    rate.
    The resistivity of concrete can vary extensively depending
    on the local conditions and environmental influence factors.
    The combination of resistivity and potential measurement
    improves the information about the corrosion condition of
    the rebar's.
    The concrete resistivity is measured by the four-point Wenner
    probe.
    All information is indicated on a large clear display.
    The instrument can also store up to 5,800 resistivity values
    and the data can be transferred to a PC for further analysis.

    Testing
    Instrument

    Corrosion Analyzing Instrument


    (CANIN)

    Wire & Clip for


    Reinforcement
    Connection
    Rod
    Electrode

    Multi Electrodes

    Wheel Electrode

    Corrosion Probability based on Resistivity and


    Potential Mapping

    THANK
    YOU

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