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Title: Acid resistance and corrosion protection potential of concrete prepared with alkali aluminosilicate cement

Journal Article · · Journal of Building Engineering

An experimental investigation was conducted on two key aspects of the durability characteristics of concrete materials prepared with an alkali aluminosilicate hydraulic cement and with Portland cement, both cured at room temperature. The durability characteristics evaluated concerned the acid resistance of concrete, and its ability to protect the embedded reinforcing steel against corrosion under wet-dry cycles. Acid resistance was evaluated through monitoring of mass and strength change over time under acid attack, visual observations, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Corrosion resistance was evaluated through measurement of the corrosion potential, visual observations and scanning electron microscopy. The acid resistance and corrosion protection potential of the concrete prepared with the alkali aluminosilicate cement were found to be superior to those of Portland cement concrete.

Research Organization:
Metna Co., Lansing, MI (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Engineering & Technology. Office of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0015197
OSTI ID:
1612265
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1704004
Journal Information:
Journal of Building Engineering, Vol. 20; ISSN 2352-7102
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 11 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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