The Impact of Sea-Level Rise on Corrosion of Buried Steel

Paper ID: C2025-00624 ABSTRACT: While various sectors of the civil engineering industry consider the corrosion of buried steel an important component to design, construction and maintenance of critical assets, are we lagging in adopting new standards and technologies to keep up with changing subsurface conditions? Resiliency and life-cycle cost analysis are increasingly pertinent in the realm of civil infrastructure, particularly in response to climate change and rapid urbanization. This paper examines compiles the findings and knowledge gap in current studies examining the long-term structural integrity and resiliency of foundation elements, particularly in coastal or estuarine environments. It synthesizes current research on the corrosion behavior of steel and reinforced concrete in hybrid fresh-water and salt-water environments, offering insights crucial for the design, maintenance, and sustainability of coastal structures.