Durability of galvanized steel reinforcements as a function of their shape
Abstract
It is known that the tensile strength of galvanized steel member decreases faster than its average weight, or thickness, as a result of pitting and stress concentrations. The ratio between loss of strength and loss of thickness is not independent from the shape and cross section of the bar : a local pit has a more detrimental effect on a narrow strip, or on a round bar of small perimeter than on large sections. The residual long term rupture strengths of reinforcements of various shapes and sizes are assessed together with the values of the sacrificial thickness which should logically be adopted for bars of such various shapes and sizes.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Concrete Corrosion and Durability
Structural Integrity and Reliability Analysis
Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 151–156
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter