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Scientific Basis for Determining the Sulfate Resistance of Blended Cements

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The physical and chemical processes underlying the sulfate attack on concrete are briefly reviewed with special reference to blended portland cements containing natural pozzolans, fly ash, or granulated iron blast-furnace slag. Published literature contains empirical guidelines for evaluating the suitability of blending materials for sulfate resistance; however a critical examination shows that some of the guidelines are not satisfactory. Ideas for establishing a scientific basis for determining the sulfate resistance of blended cements are presented in the paper.

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Mehta, P.K. Scientific Basis for Determining the Sulfate Resistance of Blended Cements. MRS Online Proceedings Library 113, 145–152 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1557/PROC-113-145

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