Concrete cover to rebar
Concrete cover to rebar
(OP)
CSA A23.1 specifies the minimum required concrete cover to rebar, for corrosion protection, based on the exposure classification of the concrete specified for the element. For example, if the specified concrete exposure classification for a concrete wall is CSA C-1, then the minimum required concrete cover is 60 mm for the rebar in both faces of the wall, even though only one face of the wall may be exposed to chlorides.
Question:
Which ACI Standard gives the minimum required corrosion protection to rebar, and how is it specified? Is it based upon the exposure that the surface is exposed to (example exposed to weather requires a certain cover, etc.)?
Question:
Which ACI Standard gives the minimum required corrosion protection to rebar, and how is it specified? Is it based upon the exposure that the surface is exposed to (example exposed to weather requires a certain cover, etc.)?






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http://richardson.eng.ua.edu/Former_Courses/CE_331...
Dik
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Professional Engineer (ME, NH, MA) Structural Engineer (IL)
American Concrete Industries
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dik - Is what you sent the latest edition of ACI? If not, do you know which year edition that it was?
Thanks.
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Dik
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Brian C Potter, PE
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Dik
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It'd be nice if it were clearer, as small details like this have a big impact in how thick your concrete members have to be.
Brian C Potter, PE
Simple Supports - Back at it again with the engineering blog.
RE: Concrete cover to rebar
Brian C Potter, PE
Simple Supports - Back at it again with the engineering blog.
RE: Concrete cover to rebar