Behaviour of Plain and Reinforced Concrete: Specimens Subjected to Nitrate Solution.

Document Type : Research Studies

Author

Associate Professor of Structural Engineering Department, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.

Abstract

 This research was conducted to determine the effect sodium nitrate solutions on the mechanical properties of plain and reinforced concrete with special attention to the compression  strength and unit weight. The main variables taken in consideration in this research were the cement content in t concrete mix, the concentration of the sodium nitrate solution and the duration of exposure. Reinforced concrete specimens we also exposed to the same condition as plain concrete to determine the effect of sodium nitrates on their strength and the corrosion of steel. 

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