ABSTRACT

Sulfate Attack on Concrete provides a comprehensive reference to this important subject. It covers: a short history of concrete deterioration due to sulfate attack, the origin of sulfates in concrete, the importance of appropriate concrete processing, forms and physical-chemical mechanisms of concrete deterioration due to sulfates, preventative measures, standardisation and numerous case histories. This book is an essential reference for industry practitioners involved in concrete science and engineering, and also for academics and researchers of materials science and concrete technology.

chapter 1|10 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|20 pages

Chemistry and physics of cement paste

chapter 3|12 pages

Concrete deterioration

chapter 4|84 pages

Sulfate attack

chapter 5|19 pages

Consequences of sulfate attack on concrete

chapter 6|5 pages

Prevention of sulfate attack

chapter 7|24 pages

Modeling of deterioration processes

chapter 8|29 pages

Case histories