Environmental Factors Influencing Infrastructure Corrosion

Metals are highly recommended by architects and civil contractors to be used as infrastructure materials. However, the corrosion phenomenon can destroy metals both naturally and in industrial environments. Hence, researchers focused on studying the infrastructure corrosion phenomenon to determine the power business of society and the opportunities in healthcare and education for citizens. Indeed, the corrosion process leads to significant issues, including energy and resource losses, threats to human safety, and environmental pollution. In the context of global economic crisis, cost-effective corrosion control is necessary to extend the life of infrastructure and reducing expenses on materials, equipment, and structures. In addition, corrosion and weathering resistance can be considered as key properties that determine the quality and durability of infrastructure. Thus, it is necessary to understand the factors influencing and accelerating infrastructure corrosion because effective protection methods differ depending on the type of corrosion. Moreover, several environmental factors, separately or in combination, can influence the infrastructure, including temperature, pressure, phase type, pH, oxygen concentration, etc.