Chloride Corrosion Resistance of Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and Its Application in Subsea Tunnel Linings

Abstract

The composite performance of steel fiber-reinforced concrete (SFRC) is excellent, and its application potential in subsea tunnel engineering has gradually emerged. This paper discusses three types of laboratory testing methods for studying the corrosion of SFRC induced by chlorides: the ion diffusion method, electric field migration method, and pre-corrosion method. The similar relationship between short-term accelerated deterioration tests and the natural corrosion process, as well as the experimental setup for simulating the coupling effect of multiple factors, requires further exploration. Furthermore, the mechanisms of steel fibers influencing the chloride corrosion resistance of SFRC are explored from four aspects: type, coating, shape, and dosage. Finally, by examining practical case studies of SFRC in subsea tunnel applications, the challenges posed by the multi-directionality of chloride ion corrosion, the diversity of corrosion sources, and the uneven distribution of steel fibers are highlighted. Future research should focus on enhancing the application of SFRC in subsea tunnel linings. This study provides a reference and basis for promoting the application of SFRC in subsea tunnel engineering and indicates future development directions.