Review of sugar attack of concrete and its prevention

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Title: Review of sugar attack of concrete and its prevention
Author(s): Berndt, Marita L.
Abstract: Sugar solutions and acid reaction products are aggressive towards hardened concrete. lhe chemistry of reactions causing deterioration is not well researched and appears to be complex. lhis paper reviews sugar attack mechanisms, provides examples of deterioration and discusses means of preventing attack. Concrete mix design and the use of protective overlays are considered. In addition, recommendations for successful installation of overlays and avoidance of common defects are provided.
Publication type: Journal article
Research centre: Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences
Source: Concrete In Australia, Vol. 37, no. 4 (2011), pp. 21-26
Publication year: 2011
FOR Code(s): 0905 Civil Engineering
Keyword(s): Acid attack; Concrete; Deterioration; Sugar attack mechanisms; Sugar solutions
Publisher: Concrete Institute of Australia
ISSN: 1440-656X
Publisher URL: http://www.concreteinstitute.com.au/Concrete-in-Australia.aspx
Peer reviewed