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Information Paper 4/03 Deterioration of cement based building materials: lessons learnt
Publication Year
2003
Document Status
Current
Abstract
A brief overview of the lessons learnt from BRE technical consultancy case studies involving the deterioration of cement-based building materials and components. The wide range of damaging reactions included are: sulfate reactions (thaumasite and delayed ettringite formation), steel-slag expansive reactions (in fill and industrial waste deposits), and acid attack on concrete. Recommendations on how to avoid damage are given.
Author
Dunster, A. M. and Crammond, N. J.
ISBN
9781860816192
Publisher Information
BRE
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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