Which mechanism leads to accelerated corrosion of prestressed concrete beams near coastal environments?

💡 Explanation

Chloride-induced depassivation causes corrosion, because chloride ions penetrate the concrete, breaking down the protective passive layer on the steel reinforcement. This causes oxidation of the steel and expansive pressure, therefore, cracking follows this mechanism, rather than direct sulfate deterioration of the concrete.

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