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Carbonation of concrete and its effects on durability.

By: Language: English Series: BRE Digest ; 405Publication details: Garston, Watford Building Research Establishment 1995Description: 8p. : ill. ; 30cmISBN:
  • 1860810152
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 690
Summary: Discusses the carbonation of normal dense concrete which results from the reaction of atmospheric carbon dioxide gas with hydrated cement compounds. It relates particularly to the assessment of the risk of corrosion to embedded steel. Describes the carbonation process and how the depth of carbonation can be measured.
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Discusses the carbonation of normal dense concrete which results from the reaction of atmospheric carbon dioxide gas with hydrated cement compounds. It relates particularly to the assessment of the risk of corrosion to embedded steel. Describes the carbonation process and how the depth of carbonation can be measured.