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Regarding to available census the costs of
corrosion in reinforced concrete structures
as bridges, buildings, and marine structures
in UK is estimated about 550 million
sterling.
To consider
the importance of corrosion, most of
countries allocate funds and credits to
control and prevent structures against
corrosion. Let’s have a look at corrosion
cost around the world in brief
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In United
kingdom, corrosion rate is almost 40
tones per hour
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In
Switzerland, $15 billion
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In Finland
automotive industries, $300 million
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In Japan
at 1997, $3.1 billion
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In United
State, $270 billion
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And
Finally according to the NACE report in
1998 the united state allocates 1.38% of
its gross domestic product as credit and
fund for corrosion control services,
research and development, and education
and training in corrosion engineering.
These facts emphasize the high importance of
corrosion disaster and the necessity of
preventing corrosion. |
