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TITLE Corrosion in Mechanical Structures: Causes, Types and Prevention Methods
ABSTRACT Corrosion is the gradual deterioration of metals resulting from chemical or electrochemical reactions between the metal and its surrounding environment. It represents a major challenge in mechanical engineering structures such as machines, vehicles, pipelines, bridges, and industrial equipment. The presence of moisture, oxygen, salts, and industrial pollutants accelerates the corrosion process, leading to material degradation, structural weakening, and increased maintenance and replacement costs. If not properly controlled, corrosion can cause catastrophic failure of mechanical components and infrastructure. Therefore, understanding the mechanisms, causes, and prevention techniques of corrosion is essential for improving the durability and reliability of engineering systems. This paper discusses the major causes and types of corrosion that affect mechanical structures and reviews commonly used prevention techniques including protective coatings, galvanization, cathodic protection, corrosion-resistant materials, and corrosion inhibitors. Implementing effective corrosion control strategies significantly extends the service life of mechanical components and reduces economic losses in engineering industries.
AUTHOR Arnav Riswadkar, Sharvari Patil, Poonam Kaswan Department of Engineering Science and Humanities, Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s College of Engineering, Pune, India
VOLUME 13
DOI DOI:10.15680/IJARETY.2026.1302010
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