Reinforced Concrete Under Siege

Beneath the surface of every reinforced concrete structure, a silent battle is being fought. Chloride ions penetrate deep into the concrete, carbonation creeps inward through the protective cover, and steel reinforcement slowly loses its fight against corrosion. In climates like Iraq's, where heat and humidity combine with cyclic environmental stress, this battle accelerates at an alarming rate. Steel Under Siege takes readers on a clear, methodical journey through the science of corrosion, explaining how and why steel reinforcement fails, and what engineers and researchers can do about it. Drawing on rigorous laboratory methods, polarization curve analysis, and standardized corrosion assessment techniques, this work bridges theory and practice with precision and clarity. Whether you are a structural engineer, a materials scientist, or a postgraduate researcher, this book equips you with the tools to identify, measure, and understand corrosion before it becomes catastrophic. Protecting infrastructure starts with understanding what destroys it.