This paper describes results of experimental investigation of chloride ion penetration in concrete. Chloride concentration have been studied in accelerated conditions. Part of concrete samples were treated with colloidal nanosilica solution to increase their resistance to further chloride penetration. Measurement of chloride profiles was performed and compared on samples subjected to accelerated electrical migration tests lasting for a few days. The chloride ion profile in samples was determined in layers of 5 mm thickness up to a total profile thickness of 45 mm. The developed chloride concentrations reached values found after several years of exposure in natural conditions. It was found that the resistance to chloride penetration is substantially improved by nanosilica injection and the resistance to chloride penetration is increased by 60%.

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This paper describes the results of the experimentally modeled chloride ion penetration into different quality concrete structures with fully developed carbonation. Parts of concrete samples were further treated, to increase the resistance of concrete to chloride ion penetration, with a colloidal solution of Nano-silica or solution of Sodium Methyl Siliconate. Measurement of chloride profiles was performed on samples subjected to free diffusion of Cl− ions and on samples subjected to accelerated tests. The chloride ion profile in the samples was determined in layers of 5mm thickness up to a total of 45 mm.

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