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The nominal cross-sectional area-based quality index Q D has been utilized to evaluate and compare the mechanical performance of steel grades B500c and S500s. Although when uncorroded B500c has better mechanical performance than S500s, after 60 days of accelerated corrosion exposure, quality index values of B500c drop significantly below the respectives of S500s. Responsible for this behavior...