Combating the thaumasite threat to concrete
Series: Constructing the Future ; (10) Summer 2001, 13-14(2)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Aims to raise the profile of the problem of structures made of concrete which can be damaged by a form of sulfate attack, termed by the BRE, as the thaumasite form of sulfate attack (TSA). Identifies the problems of TSA in building foundations, floor slabs and highway structures. Includes a case study of the 30-year old Tredington-Ashchurch bridge over the M5 in Gloucestershire. To raise international awareness of TSA the BRE is organising the first International Conference on Thaumasite in Cementitious Materials to take place 20-22 June 2002 at BRE headquarters. Contact details given.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS64223 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 113968-1001 |
Aims to raise the profile of the problem of structures made of concrete which can be damaged by a form of sulfate attack, termed by the BRE, as the thaumasite form of sulfate attack (TSA). Identifies the problems of TSA in building foundations, floor slabs and highway structures. Includes a case study of the 30-year old Tredington-Ashchurch bridge over the M5 in Gloucestershire. To raise international awareness of TSA the BRE is organising the first International Conference on Thaumasite in Cementitious Materials to take place 20-22 June 2002 at BRE headquarters. Contact details given.