Exposure of Concrete in Different Marine Environments
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 9, Issue 1
Abstract
The severity of marine environments varies depending on location and has a major bearing on the durability performance of marine structures. A series of concrete specimens was cast, was exposed to four marine environments for two years, and the effect of marine exposure was estimated from chloride ingress levels. Two marine sites in South Africa were chosen, being either sheltered or exposed to severe wave action. At each site, concrete was placed in the tidal and spray zones. Results from this work indicated that concrete in the tidal zone exposed to heavy wave action had significantly higher chloride levels than concrete sheltered from wave action. When predicting the potential durability of marine concrete, allowance must be made for the severity of exposure together with material properties since both factors determine long-term durability performance. The results also have implications for laboratory simulations of marine exposure under relatively stagnant conditions.
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Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 9 • Issue 1 • February 1997
Pages: 41 - 44
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Copyright © 1997 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Feb 1, 1997
Published in print: Feb 1997
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