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Chemical Deterioration of Concrete
Chemical Deterioration of Concrete
Chemical Deterioration of Concrete
Sulphate Attack
Alkali Silica Reaction
Corrosion of Reinforcing Steel
available sulphate
presence of water
composition of the cement
characteristics of concrete
Chemical reaction
sulphate ion reacts with hydrated calcium
aluminates or the calcium hydroxide
components
Products
ettringite and gypsum
Result
Development of stresses
Magnesium sulphate is more aggressive than
sodium sulphate and it operates in separate
reaction that can be destructive
This possible second reaction may account for
cases of deterioration
permeability of concrete
low water cement ratio
adequate cement
aggregate size and grading
use of admixtures
reinforcing bar coatings and cathode
protection