Concrete (deterioration)

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In its natural state, with a pH level of around 12–13, concrete provides a good measure of protection to embedded reinforcement. The steel forms a passive layer that serves to protect it against corrosion. Once the pH level of concrete falls to 9–10, the passive layer is disrupted leading to the...

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