Flexural strength of corroded C-shape steel members

The objective of this article is to provide data to engineers on the structural behavior of corroded steel C-shape members under two concentrated force on one-third of specimens. 7 C-shape members were hot rolled, from a decommissioned steel frame structure with severe corrosion damage. The influence, of corrosion ratio of compression flange and tensile flange, thickness loss and residual thickness, on flexural capacity was measured. Recommendations are drawn from this research to provide guidance to engineers on how to evaluate flexural capacity of corroded members. Needs for future work are also highlighted.