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Title: Alkali-aggregate reaction in concrete containing high-alkali cement and granite aggregate

Journal Article · · Cement and Concrete Research

The paper discusses results of the research into the influence of high-alkali Portland cement on granite aggregate. The deformation of the concrete structure occurred after 18 months. The research was carried out by means of a scanning electron microscope equipped with a high-energy dispersive X-ray analyzer that allowed observation of unpolished sections of concrete bars exhibiting the cracking pattern typical of the alkali-silica reaction. Both the microscopic observation and the X-ray elemental analysis confirm the presence of alkali-silica gel and secondary ettringite in the cracks.

OSTI ID:
20658329
Journal Information:
Cement and Concrete Research, Vol. 34, Issue 1; Other Information: DOI: 10.1016/S0008-8846(03)00189-3; PII: S0008884603001893; Copyright (c) 2003 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0008-8846
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English