Conference Agenda

Day 1
Sunday 27 July 1997
5:00-7:00 PM Registration and Reception
Day 2
Monday 28 July 1997
8:00-9:00 AM Registration
9:00-9:20 AM Welcome
9:20-10:00 AM Overview
10:00-10:30 AM Break
10:30 AM-12:30 PM Session 1 Corrosion Theory

Keynote: C.L. Page, UK
Features of Concrete as an Environment for Metallic Corrosion

M.P. Ryan, H. Issacs, USA
A Study of the Dissolution and Repassivation Kinetics of Iron in Alkaline Solution Using Thin Film and Foil Electrodes

M. Forsyth, A. Bult, B.W. Cherry, Australia
Cathodic Protection of Rebar in Concrete; Passivity or Oxygen Depletion

P. Fidjestol, K. Tuutti, Sweden, B. Espelid, Norway
Corrosion Processes in High Performance Microsilica Concrete - What Happens, Why it is Important to Know This and Planned Studies

J. Gulikers, A. de Boer, Netherlands
Numerical Simulation of Macro Corrosion in Reinforced Concrete

Discussion
12:30-1:30 PM Lunch
1:30-4:00 PM Session 2 Corrosion Theory

Keynote: H.W. Pickering, B. DeForce, A.A. Sages, USA
Effect on Crevices on the Breakdown Potential and Threshold Chlorine Concentration of Rebar Steel in Simulated Concrete Pore Solutions

M.Z. Lourenco, B.W. Cherry, Australia
Factors Which Control the Depolarization Process of Cathodically Protected Reinforced Concrete Structures

J.M.R. Genin, P.H. Refait, A. Raharinaivo, France
The Intermediate Green Rusts Corrsion Products Formed on Rebars in Concrete in The Presence of Carbonation or Chloride Ingress

Break

Invited: H. Issacs, M.P. Ryan, USA
Current Distributions and Dissolution
Mechanisms During Localized Corrosion of Steels in Alkaline Environments


R.E. Norris, D.F. Burke, USA
Conditions Necessary for Initiation of Corrosion in Steel Reinforced Concrete Waterfront Structures

Discussion
4:30 PM Tour of Grace Construction Products Laboratory and Dinner
Day 3
Tuesday 29 July 1997
8:00-9:50 AM Session 3 Testing

Keynote: B. Elsener, H. Bohni, Switzerland
Half Cell Potential Measurements - from Theory to Condition Assessment of RC Structures

D. MacDonald, USA
Testing Methods in Evaluation of Corrosion

R. Brown, T. Radain, USA
Development of Rapid Test Corrosion Inhibitors for Steel in Concrete

A. Legat, V. Kuhar, M. Leban, Slovenia
Electrochemical Noise as a Possible Method to Detect the Initiation of Corrosion of Steel in Concrete

Break
10:10-12:00 PM Session 4 Testing

Keynote: A.A. Sagues, E.I. Moreno, W. Morris, R.G. Powers, USA,
M.C. Andrade, Spain
Field and Laboratory Investigation of Concrete Carbonation in Florida Highway Structures

W.H. Hartt, A Poeydomenge, A.L. Stauder, I. Sitton, USA
A Simplified Method of pH Determination for Pore Water in Concrete

P. Cella, S.R. Taylor, USA
Resistance Changes in Steel Wire as a New Method to Monitor the Corrosion Conditions Inside Of Concrete and Mortar

W. Akili, Qatar
In-Situ Measurement of Chloride Diffusion in Concrete: A Case Study

H. Naifeng, China
Quick Evaluation Method for Effect of Inhibitor on Cl- in Concrete
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch
1:00-2:10 PM Session 5 Testing

Keynote: M.C. Andrade, C. Alonso, A. Arteaga, J. Sarria, Spain
Stochastic Characterization of the Corrosion Rate in Chloride Contaminated Structures

R.G. Kelly, J. Yuan, S.H. Jones, J.H. Aylor, W.Wang, A.P. Baston, A. Wintenberg, G.G. Clemena
Corrosion Monitoring in Concrete by Embeddable Microinstruments

S.K. Lee, W.H. Hartt, USA
Deterioration of Epoxy Coated Reinforcing Steel in Corrosive Environments - Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Study
2:10-5:30 PM Session 6 Protection

Y.P. Virmani, USA
Field Performance of Epoxy-Coated Rebar in Bridge Decks

Keynote: S.R. Yeomans, Australia
Understanding the Corrosion Process for Galvanized Steel Reinforcement in Concrete

I. Kondratova, T. Bremner, Canada
The Effectiveness of Epoxy Coatings and Corrosion Inhibitors in Concrete Containing Embedded Steel - An Experimental Study

Break

N.S. Berke, M.C. Hicks, USA
Protection Mechanism of Calcium Nitrite

F. Kinney, V. Munteanu, USA
The Electrochemical Evaluation of a Complex Corrosion Inhibitor

M. Grunze, A. Welle, K. Kaiser, France, J.D. Liao, Taiwan, ROC, U. Mader, Zurich, N. Blank, USA
Interactions of n,n'-Dimethylaminoethanol With Rebar Surfaces in Alkaline and Chlorine Containing Solutions

A. Phanasgaonkar, B.W. Cherry, M. Forsynth, Australia
Corrosion Inhibition Properties of Organic Amines in a Simulated Concrete Environment Mechanisms and Time Dependency of Inhibition

O. deRincon, E. Paredes, Y. Calera, O. Perez, Venezuela
Water/Cement Ratio Effect on ZnO Performances as a Rebar Corrosion Inhibitor

L. Dhouibi, E. Triki, A. Raharinaivo, Tunis
Inhibiting the Corrosion of Steel in a Medium Simulating Concrete by Using Sodium Phosphate

Discussion

Optional Social Event (Baseball Game)
Day 4
Wednesday 30 July 1997
8:00-9:50 AM Session 7 Protection

Keynote: P. Pedeferri, ("Cathodic Protection in Concrete Structures in the Presence of Chloride") L. Bertolini, F. Bolzoni, T. Pastore , Italy
D.J. Enos, A.J. Williams, Jr., G.G. Clemena, J.R. Scully, USA
Impressed Current Cathodic Protection of Steel Reinforced Concrete Pillings: Protection Criteria and the Threshold for Hydrogen Embrittlement

M. Nagi, D. Whiting, USA
Evaluation of Cathodic Protection Systems Under Accelerated Freezing and Thawing Conditions

J. Taylor, USA
Integral Hydrophobic Pore-Blocking Ingredient

J.T. Wolsiefer, Sr., USA
Silica Fume Concrete: a Solution to Steel Reinforcement Corrosion in Concrete

Break
10:10-12:30 PM Session 8 Protection

Keynote: A. Poeydomenge, A.L. Stauder, W.H. Hartt, USA
Qualification of Pre-Tensioned Concrete Structures and Components for Cathodic Protection

K. Cetin, B. Shaw, A. Nanni, USA
Environmental Degradation of Concrete Structures Repaired with FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymers)

S. Delvasto, R. Mejia de Gutierrez, L.A. Velez, C. Guerrero, Columbia
Evaluation of Two Types of Commercial Epoxy Coatings

K. Varughese, USA
Use of Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coatings in Corrosion Prevention of Rebars Used in Bridge Decks

F.N. Smith, Canada, C.P. Cutler, D.J. Cochrane, England
Stainless Steel Reinforcing Bars

B.S. Phull, R.M. Kain, USA
Corrosion Behavior of Nickel-Coated Rebar in Concrete Exposed to Marine Environments

Break
12:30-1:30 PM Lunch
1:30-3:20 PM Session 9 Life Prediction

Keynote: R.E. Weyers
Utilization of a Service Life Model for the Selection of Corrosion Protection Methods for Reinforced Concrete Structures

Invited: J. Olek, USA
Analytical Modeling and Prediction of Rebar Corrosion Rates Based On EIS Measurements in Inhibotor-Modified Systems

S.C. Kranc, A.A. Sagues, USA
Development of Damage Functions to Predict the Durability of Steel Reinforced Concrete Structural Elements

K.A. MacDonald, D. Northwood, USA
Effect of Assumed Boundary Condition on the Unsteady State Determination of Diffusivity of Chloride Ion in Concrete

B. Martin-Perez, M.D.A. Thomas, S.J. Pantazopoulou, Canada
Service Life Modeling of Highway Structures Exposed to Chloride Environments

Break
3:40-5:00 PM Session 10 Life Prediction

Keynote: R. Cigna, G. Familiari, F. Gianetti, G, Peroni, Italy
Influence of Calcium Nitrite on the Prolongation of Reinforced Concrete Structures Service Life

Invited: W.H. Hartt, I. Sitton, USA
Time-To-Corrosion for Reinforcing Steel in High Performance Concretes

D. Johnson, C. Nmai, J. Luciano, USA
A Critical Look at Diffusion Coefficient and the Implications on Service Life Predictions of Reinforced Concrete Structures

P.G. Tourney, N.S. Berke, M.C. Hicks, USA
Life Cycle Cost Analysis of Protection Systems

Discussion
6:30 PM Conference Reception and Dinner
Day 5
Thursday 31 July 1997
8:00 AM-12:00 PM Session 11 Codes

Keynote: I.P. Schiessl, Germany
A New Approach to Service Life Design of Concrete Structures

R. Lampton, D. Schemberger, USA
The Evolution of Epoxy-Coated Steel Reinforcing Bar Standards: 1987 - 1997

L.M. Wolf, R.L. Sarcinella, USA
Use of Epoxy Coated Reinforcing Steel and Other Corrosion Protection Philosophy in Texas: The "Belts and Suspenders" Approach

W. Hartt, S.K. Lee, USA
A Protocol for Condition Assassment and Remaining Life Prediction for Chloride Contaminated Reinforced Concrete Structures

Break

Invited: J.P. Skalny, R.J. Lee, USA
Other Causes of Concrete Degradation

Panel Discussion

Closing
12:00 PM Lunch
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