Technical Note 8 Cathodic protection of steel in concrete: frequently asked questions

Publication Year

2019

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Addresses general aspects related to CP in the form of questions and answers, covering: how does CP work, track record, advantages of CP over other remedies, when to apply CP, installation costs, life expectancy, implementation, design and procurement, CP specialists, power consumption, costs of monitoring, effectiveness of CP, aesthetics, health and safety, effects on other equipment, other adverse effects, are there any dangers for pre-stressed concrete, side effects, electrified rail tracts, salt water leakage, and environmental effects.

Document History

First published 2002, updated February 2018 and 2019.

Author

Belbol, S.

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