This text investigates the mechanisms of chloride ingress in reinforced concrete and the methodologies required to predict service life and mitigate structural corrosion. The authors, experts in concrete durability and material science, synthesize current research to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding how chloride ions penetrate concrete structures. By integrating experimental testing protocols with mathematical modeling, the book addresses the global challenge of infrastructure degradation and the economic burden of maintenance.

Experts in civil engineering and materials science identify this work as a technical reference for professionals and researchers focused on infrastructure durability. Readers frequently note the high level of academic density and the practical utility of the provided modeling equations for real-world application.