“…The protective layer is intended to improve the corrosion resistance, serving as a barrier to the migration or diffusion of chlorination that might exist inside concrete. Currently, the most widely used coatings are epoxy-coated (Khun and Frankel, 2013;Sagues et al, 2010;Shigang et al, 2012;Valentini et al, 2012) or hot-dip galvanising systems (Fayala et al, 2013;Ismail et al, 2012;Kayali and Yeomans, 2000;Minnos et al, 2013). However, it has been reported that epoxy coatings can lead to significant loss in bond strength, by 20-42% compared with bare steel (Kayali and Yeomans, 2000;Yeih et al, 2004).…”