Definitions
Create interpolation functions for the electrolyte conductivity and oxygen diffusivity as functions of the pore saturation level. Load the data from text files.
Interpolation 1
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In the Home toolbar click Functions and choose Interpolation .
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In the Model Builder under Definitions, click Interpolation 1 .
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In the Settings window for Interpolation, locate the Definition section and choose File from the Data source list.
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Click Browse and go to the application library folder, Corrosion Module > Cathodic Protection. Double-click the file cathodic_protection_in_concrete_sigma.txt.
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Click Import.
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In the Settings window for Interpolation in the Function name text field, enter sigma (replace the default).
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Locate the Units section. In the Function text field, enter S/m.
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Click the Plot button .
The plot should match this figure:
Interpolation 2
Create a second interpolation function in the same way.
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In the Home toolbar click Functions and choose Local Interpolation .
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In the Model Builder click Interpolation 2 .
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In the Settings window for Interpolation locate the Definition section and choose File from the Data source list.
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Click Browse and go to the application library folder, Corrosion Module > Cathodic Protection. Double-click the file cathodic_protection_in_concrete_D_O2.txt.
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Click Import
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In the Settings window for Interpolation in the Function name text field, enter D_O2.
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Locate the Units section. In the Function text field, enter m^2/s.
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Click the Plot button
The plot should match this figure: