Abstract
The utilization of stainless steels for corrosion mitigation in prestressed concrete is a topic that has received little attention in the literature. Previous work conducted on high-strength stainless steels has shown that austenitic SAE 316 provides adequate resistance to pitting corrosion and environmentally assisted cracking (EAC). Austenitic SAE 304 was found to be susceptible to pitting corrosion and EAC. Duplex type 2205 has shown exceptional mechanical properties with high resistance to pitting corrosion and EAC. Recent research on these and other alloys including transitioning to the field portends their potential application as corrosion-resistant prestressing reinforcements in concrete structures.
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