Concrete for Earth-Covered Structures.

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Abstract:

Low permeability to water is a primary consideration in the design and construction of earth-covered concrete structures. Factors affecting the permeability of concrete are generally classified into three groups 1 constituent materials 2 methods of concrete preparation and 3 subsequent treatment of the concrete. Each group of factors is examined in this paper and recommendations are made on how to obtain concrete that is virtually impermeable. Also, some specialized concretes with potential applications in earth-covered structures are discussed briefly. These include polymer-impregnated, polymer, and fiber-reinforced concretes and ferro-cement. Author

Author(s):
Mcdonald, James E. ; Liu, Tony C.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MISS
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA061469
Pagination:
0031

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
WES-MP-C-78-15, CTIAC-34
Monitor Series:
34
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*CONCRETE, *WATERPROOFING, *UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES, PERMEABILITY, FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITES, POROSITY, STRENGTH(MECHANICS), MOISTURE, CIVIL ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, HABITABILITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Ceramics, Refractories and Glass, Structural Engineering and Building Technology
Keyword(s):
*Earth covered structures
Report Date:
1978 Sep 01