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This paper explored the results of experimental investigations on the effect of sea water on mechanical properties of concrete. It is well-known that the make use of sea water in concrete mix does not substantially diminish the concrete strength properties but may lead to corrosion of reinforcement in some certain cases. In this study, concrete compressive strength of 24.22 MPa was used. The concrete mix was cast using fresh water and sea water and tested after 7 and 28 days of curing for determining the mechanical properties of concrete. Findings of the test results show enhanced mechanical properties of concrete using sea water when compared to that of concrete using fresh water.
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Srinivasan, K., Arunachalam, E. (2021). Experimental Investigation on Suitability of Sea Water for Concrete Mix. In: Ramanagopal, S., Gali, M., Venkataraman, K. (eds) Sustainable Practices and Innovations in Civil Engineering. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 79. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5101-7_21
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