This paper summarizes the results of a comprehensive investigation to evaluate the corrosion
performance of reinforced concrete prepared with plain cements (Type I and Type V) and blended
cements (made with fly ash, silica fume and blast furnace slag) exposed to sulfate-chloride environments
as well as to a “genuine” eastern Saudi sabkha. Several corrosion-related tests were conducted including
corrosion potential, corrosion current density and chemical analyses. Based on the results of this
investigation, specifications for durable concrete to serve in the aggressive sabkha media are presented
and compared with the international codes of practice.