Investigation of the Corrosion Mechanism and Determination of the EMS Estimated Service Life at Site 81

Abstract

Structural damage resulting from corrosion of steel-clad structures can be of concern, especially when the steel is part of electromagnetic shielding of an underground structure. The US Army Corps of Engineers was called to lend assistance by having its corrosion experts and research laboratories investigate the condition and extent of corrosion at such a structure (Site 81) in Israel. This report documents the investigation, conclusions, and recommendations. In summary, from investigation and analyses of core samples, no significant corrosion was discovered and the estimated minimum service life of the existing structure is 199 years.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA591856

Entities

People

  • Charles A. Weiss
  • James B. Bushman
  • Robert D. Moser
  • Sean W. Morefield
  • Vincent F. Hock Jr.

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemistry
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Electromagnetic Shielding
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Groundwater
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Petrology
  • Shielding
  • Test Methods
  • Underground Structures
  • Water Resources

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  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
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  • Systems Analysis and Design