Jan 9, 2007 #1 BigEasyGeoSleuth Geotechnical Dec 3, 2006 14 This is intended to be general in nature. Is corrosion below the ground water table (e.g. for piling) typically a concern?
This is intended to be general in nature. Is corrosion below the ground water table (e.g. for piling) typically a concern?
Jan 9, 2007 #2 SlideRuleEra Structural Jun 2, 2003 5,527 In general, corrosion underground, below the water table - no problem. Corrosion underground, above the water table - variable but not usually serious. Download "NBS Monograph 58, Corrosion of Steel Pilings in Soils" from this page of my website http://www.slideruleera.net/Steel-Piling.html The "Bethlehem Steel H Piles" document, downloadable from the same page, also discusses the issue on page 27. http://www.SlideRuleEra.net Upvote 0 Downvote
In general, corrosion underground, below the water table - no problem. Corrosion underground, above the water table - variable but not usually serious. Download "NBS Monograph 58, Corrosion of Steel Pilings in Soils" from this page of my website http://www.slideruleera.net/Steel-Piling.html The "Bethlehem Steel H Piles" document, downloadable from the same page, also discusses the issue on page 27. http://www.SlideRuleEra.net
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