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Title:
Corrosion of Reinforcing Steel in Low-Carbon Concrete Structures: Chemical and Physical Properties of Low-Carbon Cementitious Materials
Agreement Number:
1035552
Agreement Value:
$80,000.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 6, 2025 - Mar 31, 2029
Description:
This Project investigates the corrosion behaviour of reinforcing steel in low carbon concrete structures to advance durable and sustainable construction. This study aims to optimize concrete formulations using alternative cementitious materials, improve mix design strategies, and evaluate performance across varying environmental conditions. A key focus is understanding the influence of pore-solution chemistry, curing regimes, including carbonation curing, and binder composition on steel corrosion. This Project will also generate critical insights into how low-carbon systems affect corrosion initiation and propagation by integrating materials science with durability assessment. The outcomes will support the design of corrosion-resistant, low-carbon concrete structures with extended service life and reduced environmental impact, directly contributing to Canada's carbon reduction goals and infrastructure resilience.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:

In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.

Location:
Windsor, Ontario, CA N9B 3P4
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q3-1035552
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108162470
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Windsor
Federal Riding Name:
Windsor West
Federal Riding Number:
35119
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:

Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.

NAICS Code:
541710