Experimental study on the effect of cement alkali content on concrete ASR

Abstract

Conduct alkali silica reaction (ASR) tests on concrete by using cement with different alkali contents and according to different test standards. The influence of cement alkali content on the alkali-silica reaction of concrete was explored, and the effects of different test methods on the results of alkali-silica reaction tests were compared. The results indicate that: the type of cement and the testing method used have no significant impact on the experimental results of the alkali silica reaction. The rate of alkali silica reaction accelerates with the increase of cement alkali content. When the alkali content of cement is greater than 2.0 %, there is no potential harm of alkali silica reaction in the aggregate, which will cause harm of alkali silica reaction. The research conclusion can provide reference for the control value of alkali content in engineering cement.