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SUBMITTER: Pauletta M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7078846 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Pauletta Margherita M Rovere Nicola N Randl Norbert N Russo Gaetano G
Materials (Basel, Switzerland) 20200221 4
Maintenance of reinforced concrete structures is a prevailing topic, especially with regard to lifeline structures and bridges, many of which are now designed with a service life beyond 100 years. Reinforcement made of ordinary (carbon) steel may corrode in aggressive environments. Stainless steel, being much more resistant to corrosion, is a valid solution to facilitate the protection of the works, increasing the service life and reducing the need for repair and maintenance. Despite the potenti ...[more]