Title:
Concrete in Coastal Areas of Hot-Arid Climate Zones
Author(s):
Omar A. Eid and Marwan A. Daye
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
28
Issue:
9
Appears on pages(s):
33-38
Keywords:
coastal regions; corrosion; durability; repair; specifications; sulfate attack
DOI:
Date:
9/1/2006
Abstract:
In the hot-arid climate of the coastal regions along the Arabian Gulf, it’s not uncommon for concrete structures to exhibit serious deterioration damage within 5 years of completion. Understanding and compensating for local conditions is needed to ensure that owners are provided durable, long-lived structures. During the last 3 decades, advancements based on studies carried out by the universities near Jubail Industrial City in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have been reflected in the local concrete specifications and have significantly improved the quality of concrete construction in the region. Recommendations for the specification and design of new construction as well as case histories documenting the repair of deteriorated structures are provided.