A dynamic hydrochloric acid test for evaluating acid resistance of sewer pipe concrete

Author(s): C.W. Fourie, M.G. Alexander
Paper category: workshop
Book title: Performance of cement-based materials in aggressive aqueous environments – characterization, modelling, test methods and engineering aspects
Editor(s): Nele De Belie
Print ISBN: none
e-ISBN: 978-2-35158-059-2
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Pages: 98 - 107
Total Pages: 10
Language: English

Abstract: The paper describes a new test method which can be used to evaluate the acid resistance of sewer pipe concrete mixtures. A dynamic test is employed that simulates the highly acidic conditions encountered in some sewers. Measurements involve rates of mass loss and hydrogen ion consumption of the concrete samples. Results indicate that the test is able to distinguish between different sewer pipe concrete mixtures, by reflecting both the physical and chemical properties of the concretes.

Online publication: 2008
Publication Type: full_text
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