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Digest 405 Carbonation of concrete and its effects on durability
Publication Year
1995
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Discusses the carbonation of normal dense concrete which results from the reaction of atmospheric carbon dioxide gas with hydrated cement compounds. It relates particularly to the assessment of the risk of corrosion to embedded steel. The Digest describes the carbonation process and how the depth of carbonation can be measured; it outlines the various factors influencing the depth and rate of carbonation, indicates the possible effects produced in hardened concrete and briefly discusses maintenance.
ISBN
9781860810152
Publisher Information
BRE
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Bracknell
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UK
