The deterioration of structures due to reinforcement corrosion is a major problem both in
Australia and globally. The corrosion of the reinforcement can lead to rust staining, cracking
spalling, and eventually structural failure if no remedial action is taken. In order to assess
the condition of a structure a visual inspection is often the first step, with any defects noted.
Further visual inspection or installation of monitoring equipment may then be made to identify
any subsequent deterioration that occurs. These activities can often be time consuming and
expensive, both in the undertaking and in the analysis of the data. This paper reports the use
of laser scanning technology to monitor the condition and deterioration of reinforced concrete
specimens and relate the level and rate of crack growth with a standard visual inspection.
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