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    This document discusses sulfate attack on concrete, which occurs when sulfates come into contact with hydrated cement products in hardened concrete. It can cause expansion cracking, strength reduction, or surface softening. The key factors that influence the extent of attack are the type and amount of sulfates, water-cement ratio of the concrete, and permeability. The document outlines the mechanisms of sulfate attack and prevention methods, and provides case studies of sulfate damage to UK bridges.

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    This document discusses sulfate attack on concrete, which occurs when sulfates come into contact with hydrated cement products in hardened concrete. It can cause expansion cracking, strength reduction, or surface softening. The key factors that influence the extent of attack are the type and amount of sulfates, water-cement ratio of the concrete, and permeability. The document outlines the mechanisms of sulfate attack and prevention methods, and provides case studies of sulfate damage to UK bridges.

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    This document discusses sulfate attack on concrete, which occurs when sulfates come into contact with hydrated cement products in hardened concrete. It can cause expansion cracking, strength reduction, or surface softening. The key factors that influence the extent of attack are the type and amount of sulfates, water-cement ratio of the concrete, and permeability. The document outlines the mechanisms of sulfate attack and prevention methods, and provides case studies of sulfate damage to UK bridges.

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    Sulphate Attack on Concrete

    Dr. Safeer Abbas, P.E.


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    Early Research on Sulphate Attack


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    Sulphate Attack: Process I:


    Expansion Cracking Mechanism:
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    Normal Mechanism of Sulphate Attack


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    Normal Mechanism of Sulphate Attack


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    Sulphate Attack: Process II


    Strength Reduction Mechanism
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    Sulphate Attack: Process II


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    Sulphate Attack: Process II


    Surface Softening (Magnesium Sulphate only)
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    Damage due to Salt Crystallization


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    Damage due to Salt Crystallization


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    Factors Influencing the Extent of Attack


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    Factors Influencing the Extent of Attack


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    Consequences of Attack
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    Preventing Sulphate Attack


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    Concrete Exposed to Sodium Sulphate


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    Sulphate Attack Mechanisms


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    Test Methods
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    Sulphate Attack
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    Thaumasite Form of Sulphate Attack


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    What happens when Thaumasite Form


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    Case Studies: UK Bridges

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