Data Sheets 3 Aggregate concrete blocks: use in sulphate soil conditions
Publication Year
2003
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Aggregate concrete blocks have been used successfully below ground level for many years. A significant proportion of these will have been used on sites where sulphates are present, and no failures of precast aggregate concrete blocks from sulphate attack have been reported. Data sheet looking at the regulations and guidance available regarding concrete blocks and sulphate attack.
Publisher Information
Concrete Block Association
In 1999, the Concrete Block Association replaced the Aggregate Concrete Block Association as the trade body for manufacturers of aggregate concrete building block in Great Britain. The CBA publish data sheets and technical guidance on many typical block applications.
The Old Rectory
Main Street
Glenfield
CBA
UK
Website: www.cba-blocks.org.uk
Email: masonry@mineralproducts.org
Tel: 0116 2325165
