The problem with sulfate.(Problem Clinic)

From: The Concrete Producer | Date: February 1, 2005 | Copyright information

Q. We've been hearing a great deal of second-hand information about construction claims that have occurred regarding sulfate-damaged concrete in residential construction. This seems to be more of an issue on the West Coast.

As a ready-mixed concrete producer, I'm concerned. What is the current situation? And what is our industry doing to solve this problem?

For the answer, we turned to Adam Neville and Robert E. Tobin, concrete construction experts and ACI fellows who have followed this problem very closely. A considerable amount has been published on the subject of ...

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