5 Main Failures oF CONCRETE:- 1...Alkali-silica reaction occurs when certain silica-containing aggregates react to form an expansive gel that causes the concrete to crack 2.. Freeze-thaw deterioration occurs when concrete is saturated with moisture while exposed to freezing temperatures 3.. Finish-related delamination can occur when water or air gets trapped and accumulates just below the surface of the concrete 4... Sulfate attack typically occurs when the concrete is exposed to water 5..where carbon dioxide and moisture in the air enter the concrete and reduce the pH of the concrete.
Posted on: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 06:59:41 +0000