Title: Sulfur Concrete at AMAX Nickel -A Project Case History

Author(s): Scott S. Pickard

Publication: Concrete International

Volume: 6

Issue: 10

Appears on pages(s): 35-41

Keywords: acid resistance; binders (material); con-cretes; corrosion resistance; permeability; repairs; sulfur. .

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Date: 10/1/1984

Abstract:
Sulfur concrete has the potential to solve some serious industry corrosion problems. This article describes the rehabilitation of a large basement area situated beneath a copper electro-winning operation. About 29,000 ft2 (2694 m2) of deteriorated portland cement concrete floor was overlayed with 3 1/2 in. (89 mm) of unreinforced sulfur concrete. A general background of sulfur concrete, its characteristics, and a description of techniques, materials, and equipment used during construction are given. The conclusions point to the need for improvements in equipment and tech-niques to reduce costs and the need for development of standards and recommended guidelines.