The study on the protection method from corrosion by the sealant injection on the unpainted weathering steel top flange outer surface of box girder

摘要

In corrosion-sensitive area of exsisting unpainted weathering steel bridge with closed box girder structure, there are some serious local corrosion problems because of rain water or dew water which can not be solved by conventional maintenance method. These problems must be technically controled because of the influence on the safety of bridge. This study is the first stage of developing the economic corrosion control manual for these local corrosion problems. Through the injecting experiment of tar sealant into the crevice of mock-up equipment, it was proofed that the corrosive sealant can be useful to corrosion control at crevice of corrosion sensitive area.