Monitoring bridges: Early warning system for rust developed

Friday, April 23, 2010 - 22:30 in Earth & Climate

Damage to concrete bridges caused by rust can have fatal consequences, at worst leading to a total collapse. Now, researchers have developed an early-warning system for rust. Sensor-transponders integrated in the concrete allow the extent of corrosion to be measured.

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