The hydraulic concrete structures commonly suffer from severe dissolution. Dissolution has
a great influence on the mechanical properties and durability of concrete, which would be …

Ca-leaching of cement-based materials induces detrimental effects on properties related to
long-term durability. A better understanding of leaching degradation in terms of alterations in …

Interactions of sodium chloride (NaCl) with cement hydrates can cause chemical and
physical changes in cement pastes, leading to premature deterioration, particularly in cold …

This article intends to study the influence of metal fibers on the behavior of concrete exposed
to aggressive media. The main contribution of the experimental work proposed here lies in …

Permeability is a fundamental material property for characterizing concrete durability
because it determines the penetration of aggressive substances responsible for degradation …

Calcium leaching of cement-based materials is of concern for scientific and application
significance. Considering the altered solid–liquid equilibrium curve, an accelerated calcium …

Sands produced from limestone rock deposits in Algeria contain high proportions of fine
0/100 μm particles (named filler hereafter), which are available in large quantities. This study …

Chemical shock of cement based materials leads to significant degradation of their physical
properties. A typical scenario is a calcium leaching due to water (water with very low pH …

The geopolymers based on fly ash were exposed to the concentrated (6M) NH4NO3
solution for 540days. The highest compressive strength decrease occurred in the initial …

Turbidity and water colour are two easily measurable properties used to monitor pollution.
Here, we highlight the utility of a low-cost device—3D printed, hand-held Mini Secchi disk …