A new CD Rom from the British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA) contains a previously unpublished report on the “The Use of Stainless Steel Reinforcement in Bridges”. Included with the report is an interactive, cost-analysis tool allowing readers to compare results using their own data. Written by Graham Gedge of Ove Arup & Partners, the report highlights the
fact that, in marine and coastal situations and in structures that can be contaminated with road de-icing salts, reinforced concrete may not be as durable a material as expected. Structure owners, particularly of highway structures, are increasingly aware of the costs and liability associated with assessing the extent of corrosion and carrying out remedial works. This awareness has led to a renewed interest in the use of stainless steel reinforcement as a cost-effective method of dealing with the problem.
