Leaching of concrete : experiments and modelling

University dissertation from Division of Building Materials, LTH, Lund University

Author: Tomas Ekström; Lunds Universitet.; Lund University.; [2001]

Keywords: TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; betongdammar; urlakning; dammar; beständighet; skador; laboratorieförsök; beräkningsmetoder; simulering; beräkningsmodeller;

Abstract: Many concrete dams, and other concrete structures within the hydropower industry are old and in a more or less severe state of degradation. Leaching is, together with freeze-thaw, the most common degradation problem in Swedish hydraulic concrete structures. This report contains a literature survey of concrete leaching, and presents the results of an experimental determination of leaching.

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