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Concrete in aggressive ground

By: Language: English Series: BRE Special Digest ; 1:2005Publication details: Garston BRE 2005Edition: 3rd edDescription: vi, 62p. 30cmISBN:
  • 1860817548
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 693.5 $2 18
Contents:
Introduction
Chemical attack on concrete
Assessing the aggressive chemical environment
Specifying concrete for general cast in-situ
Specifying surface-carbonated precast concrete for general use in the ground
Design guides for specific precast concrete products
Summary: Provides practical guidance on the specification of concrete for installation in natural ground and in brownfield locations. The procedures given for ground assessment and concrete specification cover the fairly common occurrence of sulfates, sulfides and acids and also the more rarely occurring aggressive carbon dioxide found in some ground and surface waters. This new edition contains: a new ranking of cements with respect to sulfate resistance; the removal of the aggregate carbonate range; a revision of sulfate class limits, and simpler requirements for additional protective measures.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
Book London Folio F 693.5 BRE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30071294

Introduction

Chemical attack on concrete

Assessing the aggressive chemical environment

Specifying concrete for general cast in-situ

Specifying surface-carbonated precast concrete for general use in the ground

Design guides for specific precast concrete products

Provides practical guidance on the specification of concrete for installation in natural ground and in brownfield locations. The procedures given for ground assessment and concrete specification cover the fairly common occurrence of sulfates, sulfides and acids and also the more rarely occurring aggressive carbon dioxide found in some ground and surface waters. This new edition contains: a new ranking of cements with respect to sulfate resistance; the removal of the aggregate carbonate range; a revision of sulfate class limits, and simpler requirements for additional protective measures.