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Preventing concrete deterioration due to alkali-aggregate reaction

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DOIResolve DOI: https://doi.org/10.4224/40002823
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  1. National Research Council of Canada. NRC Institute for Research in Construction
FormatText, Issue
Physical description4 p.
SubjectConcrete; ASR
Abstract
Alkali-aggregate reaction is a common cause of concrete cracking that results in significant damage to concrete structures worldwide. This Update explains the mechanisms of alkali-aggregate reaction, its effects on concrete and methods for preventing deterioration from this cause in new construction.
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PublisherNational Research Council of Canada. Institute for Research in Construction
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  • Construction Technology Update, no. 52 (1 March 2002).
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  • Grattan-Bellew, P.E., and Lyndon Mitchell. ‘Prévention De La Détérioration Du Béton Due à La Réaction Alcalis-Granulats’. Conseil National De Recherches Du Canada. Institut De Recherche En Construction, March 2002. .
LanguageEnglish
Peer reviewedNo
NRC numberNRCC 45656
NRC-IRC-14652
NPARC number20327894
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