OPIN report: Corrosion in reinforced concrete structures used for offshore renewables

The Ocean Power Innovation Network (OPIN) report Corrosion in reinforced concrete structures used for offshore renewables aims at identifying future R&D paths to reduce corrosion degradation while optimising socio-economic and environmental impacts, by comparing alternative reinforced concrete solutions for offshore renewables.

The report focuses on the following areas:

• Chloride propagation and corrosion mechanisms within the concrete material in sea environment
• Corrosion protection current practices in more mature sectors
• Biofouling impact on corrosion resistance of reinforced concrete
• Inspection and monitoring methods (in particular Non- Destructive and Structural Health Monitoring)
• Alternative materials for concrete reinforcement (stainless steel and composite)
• Alternative concrete formulations
• Rules and standards
• Future research and demonstration project