Corrosion mapping · Quebec City
Corrosion mapping in Quebec City
Corrosion mapping locates the zones where reinforcing steel is likely corroding in a concrete slab or wall, so that repairs can be targeted in Quebec City.
Measuring corrosion activity
The ASTM C876 test method covers the estimation of the corrosion potential of uncoated reinforcing steel in concrete, for the purpose of determining its corrosion activity. Taken on a grid, these measurements produce a map of the surveyed surface.
Exposed slabs and parking garages
Parking garages are subject to specific obligations in Quebec: an annual visual verification and an in-depth verification report by an engineer every five years, according to the Régie du bâtiment du Québec. A corrosion map helps locate the zones to watch between these verifications.
- On a cracked or spalled parking slab
- Before planning concrete repairs
- To monitor an area that has already been repaired
Working in Quebec City
In Quebec City, the City indicates that it can give a first response to a permit request within 30 to 60 working days. It is therefore wise to plan concrete surveys early in the project, before filing the plans.
Frequently asked questions
Does corrosion mapping indicate the strength of the structure?
Not directly. It provides information on the corrosion activity of the rebar; assessing structural capacity is an engineer’s responsibility.
Why combine it with a concrete scan?
Ground-penetrating radar locates the rebar and estimates its depth, which helps position corrosion measurements on the steel.
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