Embedding grounding wire through concrete
Embedding grounding wire through concrete
(OP)
I was asked to research the following:
Is it ok to embed a grounding wire through concrete without some separation between the 2 materials? Will the concrete get damaged?
I have my own barely educated opinion about this, but I need someone with thorough knowledge of the subject to let me know for sure.
Many Thanks-
Ashley
Is it ok to embed a grounding wire through concrete without some separation between the 2 materials? Will the concrete get damaged?
I have my own barely educated opinion about this, but I need someone with thorough knowledge of the subject to let me know for sure.
Many Thanks-
Ashley






RE: Embedding grounding wire through concrete
Reinforced concrete and bare copper get along nicely together for the most part. There can possibly be some issues related to lightning strikes, but nothing is perfect, I guess.
Google "ufer ground" to learn more.
RE: Embedding grounding wire through concrete
Good on ya,
Goober Dave
RE: Embedding grounding wire through concrete
http://eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=206435
and
http://eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=193951