...Hao Tian; Yingwu Zhou; Lili Sui; Feng Xing Purpose Sulfate-induced degradation is one of the most important factors influencing the durability of concrete. The paper aims to clarify the transport-deterioration process of sulfates in concrete and thus to explain the mechanism and the deterioration...

... natural product that can be used to increase durability of concrete structures not only in countries where OFI cactus is produced, but also in many other countries where this plant is considered a plague. Originality/value – The new information obtained from this paper is the innovative use...

... the mechanical–chemical properties and compressive strength of various concrete mixes when CKD with other slag or additives partially replaced OPC. However, limited research has been conducted on the durability problems of the new product, and there is a lack of information about the effect of saline...

... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Steels Corrosion resistance Reinforced concrete Dual‐phase steel Galvanized steel Intercritical annealing Durability Concrete normally provides high degree of protection to embedded steel. The aqueous environment in concrete is alkaline...

... The volume is a repository of the most significant contributions by the authors to the art and science of material and structural durability over the past half century. During their careers, including 40 years of direct collaboration, they have developed a host of durability models...