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MTE4595 · Monash University

Corrosion mechanisms and protection methods

Credit points
6
Level
4
Workload
≈ 12 h / week
Faculty
Engineering

What it covers

This unit covers the manifestations and types of corrosion usually found in the field in areas such as marine, chemical, manufacture, transport and offshore industries. Emphasis will be placed on identification and recognition of the types of corrosion likely to occur and then develop strategies to mitigate corrosion. The mechanisms of corrosion in some environments will also be studies. This includes stress corrosion cracking, microbiologically induced corrosion and corrosion in reinforced concrete structures. Corrosion mitigation mechanisms will be discussed. This includes materials selection, cathodic protection, coatings and inhibitors. The unit will also cover cement and concrete, including reinforced concrete and topics related to durability of non-metals.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
Final assessmenthurdleExamination50%
Diagnostic quizhurdleQuiz / Test5%
AssignmentshurdleWritten45%

Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.

When and where

Not offered in 2027, or offerings not published yet.