Title:
A Safe Corrosion Solution for Potable Water Reservoirs
Author(s):
Jessi Meyer, Jesús Orte Crespo, Josep Xavier Pujol, and Julie Holmquist
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
39
Issue:
2
Appears on pages(s):
61-64
Keywords:
concrete, admixture, carbonation, tank
DOI:
10.14359/51689630
Date:
2/1/2017
Abstract:
A new potable water reservoir was constructed in Tarragona, Spain. Based on past experiences, migrating corrosion inhibitors were selected to provide long-term protection against corrosion and help meet a 50-year design life. The admixtures had no apparent negative effects on the setting time or physical properties of the concrete.
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