| Abstract: | Non‐Destructive Electrochemical Chloride Extraction on the Danube Bridge Pfaffenstein: Long‐Term Experiences about a Structure‐ and Traffic‐keeping Technology Between 2003 and 2007 in total 200 m2 of corrosion active hollow box girder floor slabs were rehabilitated by a non‐destructive, electrochemical chloride extraction (ECE) within the Danube bridge Pfaffenstein that is situated in Regensburg along the highway A93. These concrete areas were chloride contaminated by a leaking drainage system from the carriageway above – up to 4% by cement mass. Hence, the reinforcement was corrosion active, but did not show considerable loss of cross‐section or concrete deterioration. After completing the ECE, where more than 28 kg of chloride could be removed, multiple potential surveys have been made about a time span of up to three years. These measurements have shown that chloride induced corrosion activity could be eliminated safely, also with some residual chloride. Both highway and a heavy traffic bearing main street, which crosses under the bridge, haven't been affected by the repair. The principle of ECE, its side effects and the experiences collected by the author since 2001 shall be discussed here. |
