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Concrete exposed to sulfate solutions can be attacked and may suffer deterioration to an extent dependent on the concrete constituents, the quality of the concrete in place and the type and concentration of the sulfate. Sulfite-resisting cement has been specified in terms of its chemical constituents.
Concrete exposed to sulfate solutions can be attacked and may suffer deterioration to an extent dependent on the concrete constituents, the quality of the concrete in place and the type and concentration of the sulfate. Sulfite-resisting cement has been specified in terms of its chemical constituents.
Concrete exposed to sulfate solutions can be attacked and may suffer deterioration to an extent dependent on the concrete constituents, the quality of the concrete in place and the type and concentration of the sulfate. Sulfite-resisting cement has been specified in terms of its chemical constituents.
attacked and may suffer deterioration to an extent dependent on the concrete constituents, the quality of the concrete in place and the type and concentration of the sulfate. Knowledge of the sulfate-resisting characteristics of concrete is necessary so that the appropriate steps can be taken to minimise the deterioration of concrete exposed to sulfate solutions. For many years, sulfate-resisting cement was specified in terms of its chemical constituents. In recent years, sulfate-resisting cement has been characterised by its sulfate-resisting performance and has been included in AS 3972. This article reviews the factors affecting sulfate resistance of concrete, seeking to put in perspective their varying influences and thus enabling practical and effective measures be taken to produce sulfate-resisting concrete. Sulfate attack on concrete occurrence Naturally occurring sulfates of sodium, potassium, calcium or magnesium are sometimes found in soil or dissolved in ground water or present in aggregates (eg pyrite). Sulfate may be present in industrial effuents and wastes such as in industries associated with the manufacture of chemicals, batteries, aluminium and in the mining industry. The water used in cooling towers may also contain sulfates because of the gradual build-up of sulfates from evaporation. Mechanism There are two chemical reactions involved in sulfate attack on concrete: 1 Reaction of the sulfate with calcium hydroxide liberated during the hydration of the cement, forming calcium sulfate (gypsum). 2 Reaction of the calcium sulfate with the hydrated calcium aluminate, forming calcium sulphoaluminate (ettringite). Both of these reactions result in an increase in the volume of solids which is the cause of expansion and disruption of concretes exposed to sulfate solutions. D A T A s h e e t > > sulfate-resisting Cement and Concrete SulFATe mAy Be pReSeNT in industrial effluents and wastes such as in industries associated with the manufacture of chemicals, batteries, aluminium and in the mining industry. > JULY 2002 Page 2 of 5 > sULfate-resisting Cement and Concrete It should be pointed out that sulfates and chemicals in general rarely, if ever, attack concrete if they are in a solid or dry form. To result in signifcant attack on concrete, sulfates must be in solution and above some minimum concentration. The severity of sulfate attack on concrete depends on the following: Type of sulfate; magnesium and ammonium sulfates are the most-damaging to concrete. Concentration of the sulfate; the present of more-soluble sulfates is more damaging to concrete. most recommendations take into account the amount of sulfate present in classifying the severity of the attack table 1. Whether the sulfate solution is stagnant or fowing; severity of the attack increases in the case of fowing waters. Thus the nature of the contact between the sulfate and the concrete is important. more intensive attack takes place on concrete which is exposed to cycles of wetting and drying than on concrete which is fully and continuously submerged in the solution. pressure; severity of the attack increases because pressures tend to force the sulfate solution into the concrete. Temperature; as with any chemical reaction, the rate of the reaction increases with temperature. presence of other ions; other ions present in the sulfate solution affect the severity of the attack. A typical example is seawater which contains sulfates and chlorides. It is generally found that the presence of chloride ions alters the extent and nature of the chemical reaction so that less expansion is produced in concrete due to the sulfates in seawater. As can be seen, the intensity of the sulfate attack is a complex question which is infuenced by many factors. In practice, however, it is diffcult to consider all the factors involved and in most cases, the severity of the attack is related mainly to the sulfate concentration and the means for combating it are specifed accordingly. factorS affectIng Sulfate reSIStance of concrete Sulfate attack on concrete will take place when the sulfate solution penetrates the concrete and chemically reacts with its constituents, mainly the cement matrix. Thus, factors affecting sulfate resistance of concrete are not only those infuencing the chemical reaction with the cement matrix, but also those infuencing the permeability and the overall quality of the concrete. cements The relationship between sulfate resistance of portland cement and its tricalcium aluminate (C 3 A) content is well established (1) . portland cement containing less than 5% C 3 A has been classifed as sulfate-resisting cement and used as the specifcation criterion in many codes and standards for cement all over the world, including the Australian Standards until relatively recently (2) . Studies have shown that cements potentially containing less calcium hydroxide on hydration perform well in sulfate exposure, eg certain portland/blast furnace slag cements and portland/ fy ash cements( (3,4) . The effectiveness of these cements in enhancing the sulfate resistance of concrete has been the subject of extensive work and many explanations for the improvement have been offered. It was recognised that a limit on C 3 A content for these cements is neither appropriate nor applicable and that a reliable performance test method and associated criteria are required to characterise cements in terms of their performance. As part of the development of the Australian Standard AS 3972 as a performance-based specifcation for portland and blended cements, the cement industry, under the auspices of Standards Australia Committee BD/10, completed an extensive investigation which resulted in replacing the limit on C 3 A for sulfate resisting (Type SR) portland cement by a performance test and a performance limit suitable for Type SR cement, being either portland or blended cement (2) . table 1 Recommendations for concrete exposed to sulfates Sulfate concentration, So 4 2 Min curing Min concrete Min cement equivalent added cover to in water in soil cement Max content moist curing protection reinforcement (mg/l) (%) type w-c ratio (kg/m 3 ) (days) needed? (mm) <400 <0.4 Gp, GB 0.55 300 3 No 50 400600 0.40.6 Gp, GB 0.5 330 3 No 50 SR 0.55 300 7 No 50 6003000 0.51.2 SR 0.5 330 7 No 65 30006000 1.22.0 SR 0.45 370 7 No 65 >6000 >2.0 SR 0.45 370 7 yes 50 Page 3 of 5 > sULfate-resisting Cement and Concrete A standard test method for measuring expansion of a standard mortar prism exposed to a standard sodium sulfate solution for an extended period of time has been established and is published as AS 2350.14. A maximum limit for expansion after 16 weeks of sulfate exposure is set at 900 microstrain for Type SR cement. This maximum limit takes into account not only the performance of the cement but also the precision of the test method. The precision of the test method is such that the difference between two test results for the expansion after 16 weeks of exposure to a standard sodium sulfate solution, obtained in two different but experienced laboratories under conditions of reproducibility, may be expected (probability of 95%) to be up to 300 microstrain. This maximum limit for expansion implies that it must not be exceeded by one or any result. For example, a sulfate resisting cement could have an average, or target, expansion at 16 weeks of 600 microstrain or less so that a single result obtained in a different laboratory may not exceed the maximum limit set in the Standard. Caution should be exercised in interpreting the expansion results. The test method is inherently of lower precision than other performance tests, eg strength or drying shrinkage. Thus, for example, a cement producing an average expansion result of 500 microstrain may bot be of a signifcantly better performance than another cement with an average expansion result of 600 microstrain. It should be pointed out that the use of Type SR cement alone will not guarantee the production of sulfate resisting concrete. As outlined in this article, other factors are involved and should be considered as their effect may outweigh the effect of cement on the sulfate resistance of concrete. cement content Cement content of concrete signifcantly affects its sulfate resistance, regardless of the composition of the cement as is evident from figures 1 and 2. The data presented in these fgures represent a range of portland and blended cements. The rate of deterioration decreases with increase in cement content, even in concretes made of ordinary portland cement. In other words, to produce sulfate resisting concrete, the use of sulfate resisting cement should be combined with the use of a minimum cement content. This conclusion is refected in recommendations to produce sulfate resisting concrete (5) table 1. Water-cement ratio low permeability of the concrete is a signifcant factor infuencing its resistance to sulfate attack. Given good quality materials, satisfactory proportioning and good concrete practice, the permeability of the concrete is a direct function of its water-cement ratio and the curing time. In other words, all other factors being equal, sulfate figure 1: effect of different portland cements and cement contents on rate of deterioration of concrete exposed to sulfate-bearing soils (after Verbeck) 6 figure 2: effect of different portland and blended cements and cement contents on expansion of concrete exposed to sulfate solution Severity of sulfate attack depends on type and concentration of the sulfate and increases with wetting and drying R A T E
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D E T E R I O R A T I O N C 3 A CONTENT (%) 0 1 2 3 4 Cement: C e m e n t
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E X P A N S I O N CEMENT C1 C3 C2 C4 280 = Cement content (kg/m 3 ) 330 370 Page 4 of 5 > sULfate-resisting Cement and Concrete resistance of concrete increases with decreases in its water-cement ratio. This effect of water-cement ratio is shown in figure 3 which is based on data obtained from exposure tests (6) . admixtures There are many types of admixtures available for incorporation in concrete to enhance certain properties, or to achieve economy, or both. Generally, the effect of admixtures on concrete properties depends not only on their formulation and their interaction with the cement, but also on the variations or adjustments they bring about in the proportions of the concrete mix. Thus, admixtures that effect reduction in water-cement ratio and/or increased workability can enhance the sulfate resistance of concrete, provided they are not used to reduce its cement content. It is well established that admixtures containing calcium chloride adversely affect the sulfate resistance of concrete (7) . construction practice Concrete placing, compaction and curing are important factors in producing low-permeability concrete. Adding further water on site during placing of concrete to restore slump or to aid with the fnal fnishing will impair the sulfate resistance of concrete. Adequate compaction and proper curing are required to produce dense concrete with discontinuous capillaries (low permeability). Finishing of the concrete to provide a dense smooth surface, free of holes and defects can enhance the concrete resistance to sulfate. design and detailing properly designed and detailed structures and elements should provide for adequate reinforcement, correctly located to minimise cracking. Detailing to minimise ponding and/or areas of turbulence is important in reducing the intensity of the sulfate attack, thus enhancing the sulfate resistance of the concrete. Sulfate reSIStIng concrete From the previous discussion it may be said that sulfate resistance of concrete can be signifcantly improved by producing dense impermeable concrete made of sulfate resisting cement, of low water-cement ratio, with suffcient cement content, which is properly placed, compacted and cured. Various authorities have classifed aggressiveness into a number of categories of increasing severity (5,8) . Considering this classifcation and the types of cement currently available, table 1 gives recommendations for concrete exposed to fve classes of sulfates of increasing severity. In using this table, a number of points should be borne in mind: In view of the many factors affecting the intensity of sulfate attack and the many factors infuencing the sulfate resistance of concrete, as discussed earlier, these classifcations and recommendations should be regarded as guidelines and must be examined in relation to the particular conditions met in practice. The presence of acidic conditions as in the case of sulfuric acid, may require additional measures to be taken such as the provision of membranes and protective barriers, depending on concentr- ation and temperature of the aggressive solution. Also, magnesium sulfate is more aggressive than sodium sulfate. In the presence of high amounts of magnesium ions (>1000 mg/l) additional measures may need to be taken (5) . As mentioned earlier, Type SR cement can be portland or blended cement complying with the performance requirements of AS 3972. Blended cements may contain fy ash or slag or silica fume or a combination of these. figure 3: effect of w-c ratio on rate of deterioration of concrete exposed to sulfate-bearing soils (after Verbeck) 6 R A T E
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D E T E R I O R A T I O N WATER TO CEMENT RATIO 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 Concrete footing attacked by sulfates in soil. Soil contained 3.8% soluble sulfates Page 5 of 5 > sULfate-resisting Cement and Concrete CCAA OFFICES SYDNEY OFFICE: Level 6, 504 Pacific Highway St Leonards NSW Australia 2065 POSTAL ADDRESS: Locked Bag 2010 St Leonards NSW 1590 TELEPHONE: (61 2) 9437 9711 FACSIMILE: (61 2) 9437 9470 BRISBANE OFFICE: Level 14, IBM Building 348 Edward Street Brisbane QLD 4000 TELEPHONE: (61 7) 3831 3288 FACSIMILE: (61 7) 3839 6005 MELBOURNE OFFICE: 2nd Floor, 1 Hobson Street South Yarra VIC 3141 TELEPHONE: (61 3) 9825 0200 FACSIMILE: (61 3) 9825 0222 PERTH OFFICE: 45 Ventnor Avenue West Perth WA 6005 TELEPHONE: (61 8) 9389 4452 FACSIMILE: (61 8) 9389 4451 ADELAIDE OFFICE: Greenhill Executive Suites 213 Greenhill Road Eastwood SA 5063 POSTAL ADDRESS: PO Box 229 Fullarton SA 5063 TELEPHONE: (61 8) 8274 3758 FACSIMILE: (61 8) 8373 7210 EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES OFFICE PO Box 243 Henley Beach SA 5022 TELEPHONE: (61 8) 8353 8151 FACSIMILE: (61 8) 8353 8151 TASMANIAN OFFICE: EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES OFFICE PO Box 59 Riverside TAS 7250 TELEPHONE: (61 3) 6330 2476 FACSIMILE: (61 3) 6330 2179 WEBSITE: www.concrete.net.au EMAIL: info@ccaa.com.au DESIGN: Helen Rix Design Disclaimer: Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia is a not for profit organisation sponsored by the cement concrete and aggregate industries in Australia to provide information on the many uses of cement, concrete and aggregates. This publication is produced by CCAA for that purpose. Since the information provided is intended for general guidance only and in no way replaces the services of professional consultants on particular projects, no legal liability can be accepted by CCAA for its use. CCAA respects your privacy. Your details have been collected to provide you with information on our activities, publications and services. From time to time your details may be made available to third party organisations who comply with the Privacy Act such as affiliated associations, sponsors of events and other reputable organisations whose services we think you may find of interest. If you do not wish to receive information from CCAA or wish to be taken off the database please write to the Privacy Officer, CCAA, Locked Bag 2010, St Leonards, NSW, 1590 concluSIon The importance of the many infuences on the sulfate resistance of concrete cannot be too highly emphasised. Whilst the infuence of the cement type is important, obviously it is not the only infuence. Indeed, in most situations other factors will have an equal if not over-riding infuence. It is the mix design of concrete; reduced water content, increased cement content, proper placing, adequate consolidation and effective curing that will produce sulfate resisting concrete. referenceS 1 mather, B field and laboratory studies of the sulfate resistance of Concrete pCA laboratories Research Bulletin, No. 227, 1968. 2 AS 3972 Portland and Blended Cements Standards Australia, 1997. 3 mehta, p K Concrete structures, Properties and Materials prentice Hall, Inc, englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1986, pp 119129. 4 Oberholster, Van Aardt J H and Brandt, m Durability of Cementitious systems structures and performance of Cements ed p Barnes, Applied Science publishers, 1983, pp 365413. 5 sulfate and acid resistance of Concrete in the ground Building Research establishment BRe Digest 363, January 1996. 6 Verbeck, G field and laboratory studies of the sulfate resistance of Concrete performance of Concrete, ed. e G Swenson, National Research Council of Canada and the American Concrete Institute, 1967. 7 popovics, S Concrete Materials Properties, specifcations and testing Second edition, pp 221271, Noyes publications, 1992. 8 ACI Committee 201 guide to Durable Concrete ACI manual of Concrete practice, part 1, 2001. Further information on good concreting practices can be downloaded from the Cement Concrete and Aggregates Australia website at www.concrete.net.au. JULY 2002