Corrosion Mitigation Systems for Concrete Structures, Ball & Whitmore

The Florida coast provides one of the most corrosive environments in the world and is an excellent test area for corrosion mitigation systems.  Elevated chloride levels from sea spray combined with high temperatures and humid conditions provide a very corrosive environment. In this type of situation, typical “chip and patch” repair programs can show signs of patch-accelerated corrosion in as little as 2 to 3 years.

In June of 2000, a condominium on the east coast of Florida exhibiting concrete spalling from patch-accelerated corrosion was selected for theapplication of an embedded galvanic anode system. The purpose of the installation was to reduce the level of corrosion activity and to cost-effectively increase theservice life of the chloride-contaminated balconies and walkways. (read more)