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Alkali-silica reaction in concrete: Background to the guidance notes: 2004 edition Downloadable version

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BRE Electronic Publications
Author
BRE
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Digest 330 part 1, DG330 part 1, aggregates, alkali reactivity, ASR
Published Date
27-Jul-2004
ISBN
1860817092

This Digest offers guidance for general concreting applications. Part 1 gives the background to the detailed and simplified guidance contained in Parts 2 and 4. Part 2 gives detailed guidance for minimising the risk of damaging ASR in new construction. Part 3 gives worked examples. Part 4 gives simplified guidance for new construction using aggregates of normal reactivity.

Concrete can deteriorate as a result of an interaction between alkaline pore fluids (principally originating from the Portland cements) and reactive minerals in certain types of aggregates. The mechanism of deterioration is known as alkali aggregate reaction (AAR); it can occur in a number of forms, the most common being alkali silica reaction (ASR). 8 pages.

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Alkali-silica reaction in concrete: Background to the guidance notes: 2004 edition Downloadable version

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