Abstract
This paper studies effects of the leaf-extract of Morinda lucida on the corrosion-degradation of steel-reinforced concrete in 3.5% NaCl, simulating saline/marine environment (prevalent in offshore environments for wind-energy structures/installations). Electrochemical monitoring techniques and compressive-strength testing were employed for different concentrations of the leaf- extract admixture in duplicates of steel-reinforced concrete specimens, partially immersed in the corrosive-medium. Analyses of the experimental test-results according to specification ASTM G16-95 R04 showed that Morinda lucida leaf-extract combined highly-efficient corrosion inhibition, 84.82±7.76% ≤ η ≤ 95.64±1.50%, with good compressive-strength improvements in their admixed steel-reinforced concretes. These bear implications for corrosion-protection of wind-energy structures in saline/marine environments.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
