Masters Theses
Keywords and Phrases
Bond; MKPC; MKPC coating; Pullout test
Abstract
"This research investigates the bond behavior of magnesium potassium phosphate cement (MKPC) coated mild steel deformed bars in conventional concrete and concrete repair materials. For typical steel reinforcement in concrete, a thin “passive layer” develops around the reinforcement, which protects the reinforcement from corrosion. The concrete carbonates over time, reducing the protection of the passive layer and allowing chlorides, which corrode the reinforcement, to penetrate at an increasing rate. In some cases, to combat this corrosion, a protective layer is added to the reinforcement prior to installation. Common protective layers include epoxy coatings or zinc galvanization. MKPC is a novel coating that demonstrates potential as an additional layer of protection against corrosion.
MKPC’s potential as an anti-corrosion coating for new construction and repair is demonstrated by its rapid hardening, high early strength, and good bond qualities. The focus of this thesis is to investigate the bond qualities for MKPC-coated rebar in conventional concrete and concrete repair materials. The findings of this thesis further support MKPC’s potential as an anti-corrosion coating, with comparable results for MKPC-coated rebar to uncoated rebar. Ultimately, these findings aim to inform engineering practices and improve understanding of the bond behavior of MKPC-coated steel reinforcement and how it compares to mild steel and epoxy-coated steel reinforcement"-- Abstract, p. iii
Advisor(s)
Myers, John J.
Committee Member(s)
Yan, Guirong Grace
Chandrashekhara, K.
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Civil Engineering
Publisher
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Publication Date
Spring 2025
Pagination
ix, 54 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes_bibliographical_references_(pages 49-53)
Rights
©2024 Eric Williams , All Rights Reserved
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Thesis Number
T 12477
Recommended Citation
Williams, Eric, "Bond Behavior Of Magnesium Potassium Phosphate Cement (Mkpc) Coating For Steel Reinforcement" (2025). Masters Theses. 8232.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/8232
