DURABILITY OF CONCRETE UNDER SIMULATED ARCTIC CONDITIONS

The durability of 0.44 W/C concrete under simulated arctic conditions was studied. The length of change of concrete specimens was monitored throughout the test. Samples taken from the concrete specimens before and after the test were analyzed to determine the effects of simulated arctic conditions on the microstrucutre of the concrete. The results showed that the alternating conditions of immersion in seawater and exposure to cold air mostly affect the surface layer of the concrete and facilitate a deep migration of aggressive ions like magnesium and sulfate.

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  American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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• Authors:
  • Moukwa, M
  • Aitcin, P-C
  • Regourd, M
• Publication Date: 1989

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 45-51
• Serial:
  • Cement, Concrete and Aggregates
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
  • ISSN: 0149-6123
  • Serial URL: http://journalsip.astm.org/JOURNALS/CEMENT/cca_home.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete; Durability; Microstructure; Seawater; Sulfates
• Geographic Terms: Arctic Regions
• Old TRIS Terms: Arctic area
• Subject Areas: Highways; Materials; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00484996
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 30 1989 12:00AM