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http://dx.doi.org/10.12652/Ksce.2012.32.6A.427

Evaluation on the Sulfate Attack Resistance of Cement Mortars with Different Exposure Conditions  

Lee, Seung Tae (군산대학교 토목공학과)
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KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research / v.32, no.6A, 2012 , pp. 427-435 More about this Journal
Abstract
In order to evaluate the effects of exposure conditions on the resistance to sulfate attack of normal and blended cement mortars, several mechanical characteristics of the mortars such as expansion, strength and bulk density were regularly monitored for 52 cycles under sodium sulfate attack. The mortar specimens were exposed to 3 different types of exposure conditions; 1) continuous full immersion(Exposure A), continuous half-immersion(Exposure B) and cyclic wetting-drying(Exposure C). Experimental results indicated that the maximum deterioration was noted in OPC mortar specimens subjected to Exposure B, showing the wide cracks in the portions where attacking solution is adjacent to air. Additionally, the beneficial effect of ground granulated blast-furnace slag and silica fume was clearly observed showing a superior resistance against sodium sulfate attack, because of its lower permeability and densified structure. Thus, it is suggested that when concrete made with normal cement is exposed to sulfate environment, proper considerations on the exposure conditions should be taken.
Keywords
sulfate attack; mortar; exposure condition; mineral admixture;
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