Abstract: An electrical assembly includes a metallic component having a bottom portion that is buried in the earth, a top portion that is above the earth, and an outer surface. A water-impermeable electrically-conductive covering is applied to the outer surface at the bottom portion and is in electrical contact with the earth. The covering includes a water-impermeable polymeric matrix that protects the metallic component from corrosion, and a particulate carbonaceous material that is dispersed in the polymeric matrix and that allows for the metallic component to be electrically grounded.

Abstract: An electrical assembly includes a metallic component having a bottom portion that is buried in the earth, a top portion that is above the earth, and an outer surface. A water-impermeable electrically-conductive covering is applied to the outer surface at the bottom portion and is in electrical contact with the earth. The covering includes a water-impermeable polymeric matrix that protects the metallic component from corrosion, and a particulate carbonaceous material that is dispersed in the polymeric matrix and that allows for the metallic component to be electrically grounded.

Abstract: An electrically grounded and corrosion-protected assembly includes a utility pole having a bottom portion that is buried in the earth. A water impermeable and electrically conductive cementitious surround is applied to at least a section of the portion that is buried in the earth. The surround is in direct contact with the section and is between the section and the earth. A brace is embedded in the surround and supports the utility pole. The brace may include an aggregate such as gravel.

Abstract: An electrical grounding assembly includes an electrically conductive metal grounding substrate that is electrically connectable to a structure to be electrically grounded. A corrosion-protective jacket is on the grounding substrate. The jacket is electrically conductive and water impermeable, and includes a polymeric matrix and a particulate carbonaceous material dispersed in the polymeric matrix.

Abstract: A method for electrically grounding and corrosion-protecting a metallic structure includes combining a cementitious powder with water to form a cementitious slurry, applying the cementitious slurry to at least a section of the metallic structure, and curing the cementitious slurry to form a water impermeable and electrically conductive cementitious surround on the section. The cementitious powder includes a cement and a particulate carbonaceous material. The cementitious powder is combined with the water in a ratio of less than or equal to about 2.5 US gallons of water per 55 lb of cementitious powder.

Abstract: An electrically grounded and corrosion-protected assembly includes a metallic structure. At least a portion of the metallic structure is buried in the earth. A water impermeable and electrically conductive cementitious surround is applied to at least a section of the portion that is buried in the earth. The surround is in direct contact with the section and is between the section and the earth.

Abstract: An electrical grounding assembly includes an electrically conductive metal grounding substrate that is electrically connectable to a structure to be electrically grounded. A corrosion-protective jacket is on the grounding substrate. The jacket is electrically conductive and water impermeable, and includes a polymeric matrix and a particulate carbonaceous material dispersed in the polymeric matrix.

Abstract: An electrical grounding assembly includes an electrically conductive metal grounding plate, and a corrosion-protective jacket enclosing the grounding plate. The jacket is electrically conductive and water impermeable. The electrical grounding assembly further includes an electrically conductive line having a first end in electrical contact with the grounding plate and enclosed in the jacket, and an opposed second end outside of the jacket for connection to a structure to be electrically grounded.

Abstract: An electrical assembly includes a metallic component having a bottom portion that is buried in the earth, a top portion that is above the earth, and an outer surface. A water-impermeable electrically-conductive covering is applied to the outer surface at the bottom portion and is in electrical contact with the earth. The covering includes a water-impermeable polymeric matrix that protects the metallic component from corrosion, and a particulate carbonaceous material that is dispersed in the polymeric matrix and that allows for the metallic component to be electrically grounded.

Abstract: A corrosion-protected electrical assembly includes a metallic component (e.g. a utility pole or a guy anchor rod or direct buried tower steel) having an outer surface, and a water-impermeable, electrically-conductive, covering applied to at least a portion of the outer surface. A covering for a metallic component includes a water-impermeable polymeric matrix, and a particulate carbonaceous material dispersed in the polymeric matrix. A method for protecting a metallic component from corrosion includes applying a covering to an outer surface of the metallic component at the bottom portion of the metallic component. The covering is water-impermeable and electrically-conductive.

Abstract: An electrically grounded and corrosion-protected assembly includes a metallic structure. At least a portion of the metallic structure is buried in the earth. A water impermeable and electrically conductive cementitious surround is applied to at least a section of the portion that is buried in the earth. The surround is in direct contact with the section and is between the section and the earth.

Abstract: A method for protecting a conductive metal from corrosion, including coating the conductive metal with a water impermeable carbonaceous conductive material to protect the conductive metal from corrosion.

Abstract: A method for protecting a conductive metal from corrosion, including coating the conductive metal with a water impermeable carbonaceous conductive material to protect the conductive metal from corrosion.

Abstract: An electrical grounding assembly includes an electrically conductive metal grounding plate, and a corrosion-protective jacket enclosing the grounding plate. The jacket is electrically conductive and water impermeable. The electrical grounding assembly further includes an electrically conductive line having a first end in electrical contact with the grounding plate and enclosed in the jacket, and an opposed second end outside of the jacket for connection to a structure to be electrically grounded.

Abstract: An electrical grounding assembly includes an electrically conductive metal grounding plate, and a corrosion-protective jacket enclosing the grounding plate. The jacket is electrically conductive and water impermeable. The electrical grounding assembly further includes an electrically conductive line having a first end in electrical contact with the grounding plate and enclosed in the jacket, and an opposed second end outside of the jacket for connection to a structure to be electrically grounded.

Abstract: A corrosion-protected electrical assembly includes a metallic component (e.g. a utility pole or a guy anchor rod or direct buried tower steel) having an outer surface, and a water-impermeable, electrically-conductive, covering applied to at least a portion of the outer surface. A covering for a metallic component includes a water-impermeable polymeric matrix, and a particulate carbonaceous material dispersed in the polymeric matrix. A method for protecting a metallic component from corrosion includes applying a covering to an outer surface of the metallic component at the bottom portion of the metallic component. The covering is water-impermeable and electrically-conductive.

Abstract: An electrical grounding assembly includes an electrically conductive metal grounding plate, and a corrosion-protective jacket enclosing the grounding plate. The jacket is electrically conductive and water impermeable. The electrical grounding assembly further includes an electrically conductive line having a first end in electrical contact with the grounding plate and enclosed in the jacket, and an opposed second end outside of the jacket for connection to a structure to be electrically grounded.

Abstract: A method for protecting a conductive metal from corrosion, including coating the conductive metal with a water impermeable carbonaceous conductive material to protect the conductive metal from corrosion.