Severe corrosion of steel strands associated with physically and chemically deficient grouts were documented in Florida bridges. Testing to evaluate grouts for their corrosion protection has been implemented for material specifications; however, available methodologies do not consider the effects of grout deficiencies that can form. A modified accelerated corrosion test and modified rapid-macrocell test were conducted to assess their application for grout robustness and corrosion testing. Experimental testing included grout materials mixed and cast under nonideal conditions (grout pre-exposure and excess mix water) to promote material deficiency.
