Abstract
This paper presents an experimental study on the interaction between sulfate and chloride attack and mechanical loading on concrete specimens made with two different water-to-cement ratios (w/c). The resulting damage owing to these combined effects was investigated using ultrasonic techniques. The experimental results showed that high strength concrete had a strong resistance to sulfate attack. Flexural loading accelerated damage to the concrete, whereas the damage owing to sulfate attack is diminished in the presence of chlorides. In general, sulfate attack initially has a positive effect on concrete performance but this reverses with time and significant deterioration can occur in concrete suffered from a long term sulfate attack.
Published Version
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
