Shetty, A.Venkataramana, K.Babu Naraya, K.S.2026-02-052014Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 2014, 49, 1, pp. 81-9312254568https://doi.org/10.12989/sem.2014.49.1.081https://idr.nitk.ac.in/handle/123456789/26536Corrosion is one of the primary reasons why structures have limited durability. The present investigation is carried out to study the behavior of RC (Reinforced Concrete) structural members subjected to corrosion. Experimental investigations were carried out on National Bureau of Standard (NBS), RC beam specimens made of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) concrete. Load versus deflection behaviour was studied for different levels of corrosion i.e., 2.5%, 5%, 7.5% and 10%. It is observed that for every percentage increase in corrosion level, there is about 1.6% decrease in load carrying capacity. Also as the amount of corrosion increases there is a reduction in bond stress. Copyright © 2014 Techno-Press, Ltd.Corrosion rateDurabilityPortland cementReinforced concreteBond stressCorrosion levelsExperimental investigationsFlexural bond strengthsOPC concretesOrdinary Portland cementRC beamsConcrete beams and girders