Publication 81 Bridges in steel - the use of weathering steel in bridges

Publication Year

2001

Document Status

Current

Abstract

All steels rust at a governed rate, but as this rusting continues the oxide layer becomes a barrier - slowing corrosion, almost to zero in some instances. Weathering steel achieves this stable condition in a few years, after which, with regular inspection, the life of the structure can be indefinite.

Publisher Information