Title: Practical Aspects of a Rescue Scheme for a Reinforced Concrete Building Subject to Sulfate Attack

Author(s): Osama Magdy Shawa

Publication: Symposium Paper

Volume: 128

Issue:

Appears on pages(s): 1117-1134

Keywords: basements; buildings; columns (supports); footings; reinforced concretes; repairs; sewers; soil stabilization; sulfate attack; General

DOI: 10.14359/3846

Date: 11/1/1991

Abstract:
Presents a scheme to rescue a reinforced concrete building from the severe attack of sulfate water. Our practical solution to this problem included: replacement of spread footings, making the basement an inside-out water tank, protection of columns against sulfate attack, and stabilization of soil in the vicinity of the rectangular spread footings.