Salty incidents
Richardson, B.
Salty incidents - 1993 - Building 258(7083) 16 July 1993, 42-43(2) .
Describes the problem of sulphate attack in brickwork, where salts from the clay leach into the mortar, causing expansion and a weakening of the structure. Continues with advice on how to avoid brick deterioration and refers to the British Standards governing sulphate limitation.
BRICKWORK
BUILDING FAILURES
CEMENT
PREVENTION
SULPHATE ATTACK
Salty incidents - 1993 - Building 258(7083) 16 July 1993, 42-43(2) .
Describes the problem of sulphate attack in brickwork, where salts from the clay leach into the mortar, causing expansion and a weakening of the structure. Continues with advice on how to avoid brick deterioration and refers to the British Standards governing sulphate limitation.
BRICKWORK
BUILDING FAILURES
CEMENT
PREVENTION
SULPHATE ATTACK