Sulphate resistance of buried concrete. The third report on a long-term investigation at Northwick Park and on similar concretes in sulphate solutions at BRE
Report BR 164
Document Status
Archived
Supplement
Building Supplement
Series
Report
Abstract
Long-term field and laboratory investigation into sulphate resistance of concrete was started in 1970. Samples of various types of concrete were buried in a sulphate-bearing soil in three replicate plots designed to be excavated after 5, 15 and 25 years. The installation was controlled by BRE and British Cement Association (BCA - formerly C & CA). This report gives the results of testing the specimens taken from the site after 15 years of exposure and of testing cubes taken from sulphate solutions after storage for periods of up to 15 years.
Author
Harrison, W. H.
ISBN
9780851254265
Subjects
- Materials
- In situ concrete/cement
Publisher History
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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