In this book, a critical analysis is made on service life models related to reinforcement corrosion. The contributors are on the frontier of knowledge in the field of durability of reinforced concrete. Topics covered in the book include: causes and mechanisms of deterioration, transport mechanisms in concrete, numerical modeling of concrete behavior, durability modeling and prediction, reliability approach to structural design for durability, structural behavior following degradation of concrete structures, deterioration and repair of concrete structures, and corrosion measurement techniques.

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Corrosion Data Interpretation in Concrete Structures, by C. Andrade.- Pitfalls and Practical Implications in Durability Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures, by J. Gulikers.- Microstructure and durability of slag cement mortars hardened under different relative humidity conditions, by J.M. Ortega, I. Sánchez and M.A. Climent.- Study of corrosion rate variability in indoor and outdoor specimens, by F. Pedrosa and C. Andrade.- From corrosion rate to accumulated corrosion depth or loss in cross section of reinforcements, by N. Rebolledo and C. Andrade.- Steel Corrosion in a Chloride Contaminated Concrete Pore Solution with Low Oxygen Availability, by L. Toro, C. Andrade, J. Fullea, I. Martínez, N. Rebolledo.- Application of risk analysis in structural engineering gas explosions, by Ramon Hingorani and Peter Tanner.- Hydrogen induced changes in structural properties of iron: Ab initio calculations, by A. Castedo, J. Sanchez, J. Fullea, C. Andrade, and P.L. de Andres.- Corrosion initiation and propagation in cracked concrete a literature review, by Jose Pacheco and Rob B. Polder.- Possibilities for improving corrosion protection of reinforced concrete by modified hydrotalcites a literature review, by Zhengxian Yang, Hartmut Fischer and Rob Polder.- Determination of the probable failure mechanisms and service life of offshore concrete gravity structures in the OSPAR Maritime Area - research proposal, by M.R. Jones, M. Newlands and C. Thistlethwaite.- Electrically accelerated transport of chlorides in concrete considering non-linear chloride binding in non-equilibrium conditions, by P. Spiesz and H.J.H. Brouwers.- Chloride binding related to hydration products -- Part I: Ordinary Portland Cement, by M.V.A. Marinescu, H.J.H. Brouwers.- Chloride ingress in cracked concrete -- a literature review, by Branko avija and ErikSchlangen.- Numerical simulation of reinforcement corrosion and protection in submerged hollow concrete structures, by Andrea Della Pergola, Federica Lollini, Elena Redaelli and Luca Bertolini.