Steel Reinforcement Corrosion in Concrete
Steel Reinforcement Corrosion in Concrete
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Hi All;
In some columns of my house the contractor has not cut off the excess reinforcement steel bars. They are sticking out of the column. I presume they will get rusted over time. My worry is; Could that rust penetrate inside the concrete? What should I do to prevent it from going inside? My house is located in a South Asian country where humidity could go up to 90% and temp 30-35 C.
Thanks in Advance
In some columns of my house the contractor has not cut off the excess reinforcement steel bars. They are sticking out of the column. I presume they will get rusted over time. My worry is; Could that rust penetrate inside the concrete? What should I do to prevent it from going inside? My house is located in a South Asian country where humidity could go up to 90% and temp 30-35 C.
Thanks in Advance





RE: Steel Reinforcement Corrosion in Concrete
Take some photos and any plans you have for the reinforcement and post them.
Are the columns exposed to the outside wind and rain?
Re-bar should not be "sticking out" unless it is there for future column extension.
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RE: Steel Reinforcement Corrosion in Concrete
If you are in a coastal environment, more problems should be expected.