Sunday, July 4, 2010

Seawater

Does not have adverse effect on the strength and durability of concrete but will cause :
  1. Surface dampness
  2. Efflorescenes
  3. staining
  4. Risk of corrosion of steel
  5. More rapid and early strength gain but 28-day strength will be lower i.e. 10-20 % ( can be compensated for by using a lower W/C ratio )

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