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http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40069-014-0094-z

Correlation Between Bulk and Surface Resistivity of Concrete  

Ghosh, Pratanu (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, California State University)
Tran, Quang (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, California State University)
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International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials / v.9, no.1, 2015 , pp. 119-132 More about this Journal
Abstract
Electrical resistivity is an important physical property of portland cement concrete which is directly related to chloride induced corrosion process. This study examined the electrical surface resistivity (SR) and bulk electrical resistivity (BR) of concrete cylinders for various binary and ternary based high-performance concrete (HPC) mixtures from 7 to 161 days. Two different types of instruments were utilized for this investigation and they were 4 point Wenner probe meter for SR and Merlin conductivity tester for bulk resistivity measurements. Chronological development of electrical resistivity as well as correlation between two types of resistivity on several days was established for all concrete mixtures. The ratio of experimental surface resistance to bulk resistance and corresponding resistivity was computed and compared with theoretical values. Results depicted that bulk and SR are well correlated for different groups of HPC mixtures and these mixtures have attained higher range of electrical resistivity for both types of measurements. In addition, this study presents distribution of surface and bulk resistivity in different permeability classes as proposed by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) specification from 7 to 161 days. Furthermore, electrical resistivity data for several HPC mixtures and testing procedure provide multiple promising options for long lasting bridge decks against chloride induced corrosion due to its ease of implementation, repeatability, non-destructive nature, and low cost.
Keywords
surface resistivity; bulk resistivity; HPC; corrosion; conductivity;
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