MaterialsPuntland
How do you keep reinforcement from rusting on Puntland sites?
Rust on stored reinforcement follows a predictable chain: salt, moisture, no cover. Break one link, log it, and the steel goes in clean.
4 articles on corrosion in Somaliland and Puntland, newest first, from Somali Construction Review.
MaterialsPuntland
Rust on stored reinforcement follows a predictable chain: salt, moisture, no cover. Break one link, log it, and the steel goes in clean.
MaterialsBerbera
Clean rebar, adequate cover and a dense mix slow chloride attack; confirm cover and mix details with the project engineer.
MaterialsBosaso
Corrosion training gaps in Bosaso mean early salt damage is missed. Ask for coating and cover records, then walk a recent coastal site.
MaterialsBerbera
Rebar in Berbera corrodes before the pour if it sits uncovered. Shade it, lift it off the ground and inspect before use.