Title: Physical Salt Attack from Sodium Sulfate

Author(s): R. Doug Hooton

Publication: Web Session

Volume: Hooton2.pdf

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Keywords: physical salt attack, sodium sulfate

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Date: 3/18/2012

Abstract:
The focus of these presentations is on concrete deterioration due to the crystallization of salts (for example, sodium sulfate and sodium carbonate) in pores near drying faces/evaporative zones. The scope involves theoretical, experimental, and modeling aspects and field case studies from geographic locations, such as hot, arid environments, where this damage mechanism is a significant concern. This session should be of particular interest to concrete practitioners and researchers.