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Approved 1999–11
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Key words: Chlorides, concrete, diffusion, mortar, repair materials, migration, test method
1 SCOPE 5 SAMPLING
This procedure is for determination of the chloride migration The method requires cylindrical specimens with a diameter of
coefficient in concrete, mortar or cement-based repair mate- 100 mm and a thickness of 50 mm, sliced from cast cylinders
rials from non-steady-state migration experiments. or drilled cores with a minimum length of 100 mm. The
cylinders and cores should meet the requirements described
in NT BUILD 201 and NT BUILD 202 respectively. Three
2 FIELD OF APPLICATION specimens should be used in the test.
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ISSN 0283–7153 Proj. 1388–98
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6.3 Preparation of the test specimen • Fill the catholyte reservoir with about 12 litres of 10 %
NaCl solution.
6.3.1 Test specimen
• Fit the rubber sleeve on the specimen as shown in Fig-
If a drilled core is used, the outermost approximately ure 4 in Appendix 1 and secure it with two clamps. If the
10 ∼ 20 mm thick layer should be cut off (Note 1) and the next curved surface of the specimen is not smooth, or there
50 ± 2 mm thick slice should be cut as the test specimen. The are defects on the curved surface which could result in
end surface that was nearer to the outermost layer is the one significant leakage, apply a line of silicone sealant to im-
to be exposed to the chloride solution (catholyte). prove the tightness.
If a ∅100 × 100 mm cast cylinder is used, cut a 50 ± 2 mm • Place the specimen on the plastic support in the catholyte
thick slice from the central portion of the cylinder as the test reservoir (see Figure 1 in Appendix 1).
specimen. The end surface that was nearer to the as-cast • Fill the sleeve above the specimen with 300 ml anolyte
surface is the one to be exposed to the chloride solution solution (0.3 M NaOH).
(catholyte).
• Immerse the anode in the anolyte solution.
If a ∅100 × 200 mm cast cylinder is used, prepare the test
specimen by first cutting the cylinder into two halves (i.e. into • Connect the cathode to the negative pole and the anode
two ∅100 × 100 mm cylinders), and then cutting a 50 ± 2 mm to the positive pole of the power supply.
thick slice from one half. The end surface that was nearer to
the first cut (the middle surface) is the one to be exposed to
the chloride solution (catholyte). 6.4.4 Migration test
Measure the thickness with a slide calliper and read to • Turn on the power, with the voltage preset at 30 V, and
0.1 mm. record the initial current through each specimen.
Note 1: The term ‘cut’ here means to saw perpendicularly to • Adjust the voltage if necessary (as shown in Table 1 in
the axis of a core or cylinder, using a water-cooled diamond Appendix 2). After adjustment, note the value of the initial
saw. current again.
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• Record the initial temperature in each anolyte solution, as 6.5 Expression of results
shown by the thermometer or thermocouple.
6.5.1 Test results
• Choose an appropriate test duration according to the initial
Calculate the non-steady-state migration coefficient from
current (see Table 1 in Appendix 2).
Equation (1):
• Record the final current and temperature before terminat-
ing the test. RT x d − α x d
Dnssm = ⋅ (1)
z FE t
APPENDIX 1
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Potential
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(DC)
a
b
f
c
g
d
h
e
APPENDIX 1
Cathode
Plastic stud
15~20 mm
Plastic support
32°
A-A
Specimen
APPENDIX 1
10 mm Measurement zone 10 mm
Specimen
L
x d6
x d4
x d2
x d1
x d3
x d5
10 10 10 10 10 x d7
10 mm Ruler
APPENDIX 2
Table 1. Test voltage and duration for concrete specimen with normal binder content.
Initial current I30V Applied voltage U Possible new initial Test duration t
(with 30 V) (mA) (after adjustment) (V) current I0 (mA) (hour)
I0 < 5 60 I0 < 10 96
5 ≤ I0 < 10 60 10 ≤ I0 < 20 48
10 ≤ I0 < 15 60 20 ≤ I0 < 30 24
15 ≤ I0 < 20 50 25 ≤ I0 < 35 24
20 ≤ I0 < 30 40 25 ≤ I0 < 40 24
30 ≤ I0 < 40 35 35 ≤ I0 < 50 24
40 ≤ I0 < 60 30 40 ≤ I0 < 60 24
60 ≤ I0 < 90 25 50 ≤ I0 < 75 24
90 ≤ I0 < 120 20 60 ≤ I0 < 80 24
120 ≤ I0 < 180 15 60 ≤ I0 < 90 24
180 ≤ I0 < 360 10 60 ≤ I0 < 120 24
I0 ≥ 360 10 I0 ≥ 120 6
Note: For specimens with a special binder content, such as repair mortars or grouts, correct the measured current by
multiplying by a factor (approximately equal to the ratio of normal binder content to actual binder content) in order
to be able to use the above table.