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Digest 330 Part 2 Alkali-silica reaction in concrete (2004 edition) - Detailed guidance for new construction
Publication Year
2004
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Concrete can deteriorate as a result of an interaction between alkaline pore fluids and reactive minerals in certain types of aggregates. Part 2 gives detailed guidance for minimising the risk of damaging ASR in new construction.
Document History
Replaces - BRE Digest 330 Part 2 (1999), and Digest 258.
ISBN
9781860817106
Publisher Information
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