Sulfate attack is one of several mechanisms of concrete deterioration. An excess of sulfate leads to detrimental chemical and physical changes in the concrete, resulting in increased porosity and permeability and decreased mechanical properties of the concrete. This book provides a comprehensive reference to this important subject, covering: a short history of concrete deterioration due to sulfate attack; the origin of sulfates in concrete; the importance of appropriate concrete processing; forms and physical-chemical mechanisms of concrete deterioration due to sulfates; preventative...

This title is based on the workshop on Transport Properties & Concrete Quality, held at the campus of Arizona State University on October 10-12, 2005.
During this meeting, scientific aspects of the relevant relationships between materials, mechanisms, processes, and service life were discussed.
* Provides a useful resource for understanding the most valuable aspects of cement-based materials, with topics ranging from the current state of practice, to theory, simulation, and testing and specifications.
* Logically organized and carefully selected articles give insight into...

This volume contains ten invited presentations on the topic of sulfate attack caused by external sulfate sources. The discussions concentrate on chemical and physical mechanistic aspects of the applicable sulfate-to-paste reactions and on the interrelationships between the internal (e.g., paste composition, pore solution, concrete matrix permeability) and external (e.g., composition of aggressive medium, temperataure and humidity, curing practices) variables.