This book presents key advances in the modeling of reinforcement corrosion and concrete
durability. It also examines various further aspects of reinforcement corrosion and concrete
durability striking a balance between modeling and testing. Particular attention is paid to
innovative treatments for avoiding deterioration and to methods for modeling performance in a
real environment. Some basic aspects related to non-destructive testing techniques are also
discussed. Deterioration-related topics addressed in the book include the basis for modeling
alkali-silica reactions chloride diffusion and the development of concrete microstructure
measurement-related topics include cathodic protection polarization resistance and
resistivity. A combined approach using the AFM technique and polarization measurements is
examined and the relation between cracking and corrosion and the treatment of concrete with
hydrophobes or innovative products such as hydrotalcite is also discussed.
