BU574 Preventing corrosion of reinforcing steel in concrete
- Abbreviation
- BU574(2014)
- Valid from
- 1/08/2014
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited
- Information type
- BRANZ Bulletin
- Format
Description
This bulletin outlines the causes of corrosion of reinforcement and suggests ways to reduce the risk of such corrosion occurring.
Scope
The bulletin covers:
- Building Code and standards
- why corrosion occurs
- rate of corrosion
- concrete quality
- how corrosion occurs
- protection for reinforcing steel
- maintenance of concrete
- repair options for concrete.