What is BS EN 14038-1 - Electrochemical realkalization and chloride extraction treatments for reinforced concrete about?
BS EN 14038-1 is the first part of the multi-series standard that specifies a procedure for carrying out impressed current electrochemical realkalization (ER) of carbonated reinforced concrete in existing structures. It is applicable to atmospherically exposed parts of structures with ordinary reinforcement embedded in concrete.
Note-
BS EN 14038-1 does not apply to concrete containing prestressing steel which can suffer hydrogen embrittlement during realkalization, or to concrete containing epoxy-coated or galvanized reinforcement, or if chloride contamination is contributing to reinforcement corrosion.
Who is BS EN 14038-1 - Electrochemical realkalization and chloride extraction treatments for reinforced concrete for?
BS EN 14038-1 on the electrochemical realkalization and chloride extraction treatments for reinforced concrete is useful for:
- Civil engineers
- Metallurgists
- Chemical engineers
- Construction industries
- Manufacturers and suppliers of concrete based products
Why should you use BS EN 14038-1 - Electrochemical realkalization and chloride extraction treatments for reinforced concrete?
Realkalization is the electrochemical treatment for restoring alkalinity to concrete which surrounds reinforcing bars with a high pH pore solution corresponding to sound and non-carbonated concrete
BS EN 14038-1 provides you with the design, installation, energising, commissioning, long-term operation of all elements of electrochemical realkalization systems for steel in concrete.
BS EN 14038-1 help you to provide long-term corrosion protection of steel reinforcement in concrete, which has become carbonated.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 14038-1:2016 supersedes DD CEN/TS 14038-1:2004 which is withdrawn.