Accession Number:

ADA030959

Title:

Alkali-Carbonate Rock Reactions in Concrete: Developments in Specification and Control

Descriptive Note:

Miscellaneous paper

Corporate Author:

ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MS

Personal Author(s):

• Mather, Bryant

Report Date:

1972-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

20.0

Abstract:

This paper presents test methods for quality control of concrete aggregate rocks. Tests for reactivity of carbonate and silicates with alkalies are discussed. Criteria for recognition of potentially deleterious aggregates are given.

Descriptors:

• *CONCRETE
• *TEST METHODS
• EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
• ALKALI METAL COMPOUNDS
• REACTIVITIES
• CARBONATE MINERALS
• SPECIFICATIONS
• HIGHWAYS
• SILICATES
• SILICON DIOXIDE
• QUALITY CONTROL

Subject Categories:

• Construction Equipment, Materials and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE