Reclamation Information Sharing Environment (RISE)

This research sought to investigate whether concrete corrosion is a significant issue at Reclamation facilities and determine if further implementation of corrosion protection methods is warranted for Reclamation structures. This was accomplished through review of Reclamation Asset Management resources and outreach to field contacts. Findings from the data collection indicated that, at this time, there is not sufficient need or benefit to begin widespread implementation of corrosion protection techniques for Reclamation’s reinforced concrete infrastructure. However, targeted implementation may still be useful if corrosion of the reinforcing steel can be definitively shown to be the primary factor in concrete deterioration.