Alkali-aggregate reaction in concrete roads and bridges /
The word 'concrete' stands in common usage for something that is solid and enduring. This is testimony to the belief in the performance of concrete as a construction material. It was therefore a shock when it became apparent that concrete could suffer from a form of internal disintegration...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Thomas Telford,
1996.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | The word 'concrete' stands in common usage for something that is solid and enduring. This is testimony to the belief in the performance of concrete as a construction material. It was therefore a shock when it became apparent that concrete could suffer from a form of internal disintegration, dubbed 'concrete cancer'. caused by the chemical reaction between alkalis in cement and the minerals in the aggregate. This book provides a sound understanding of the alkali-aggregate reaction and how it affects the design, construction and maintenance of concrete roads and bridges. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xii, 163 pages) : illustrations. |
| Audience: | Specialized. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780727745668 (ebook) : |