PD CEN/TR 16349:2012 PDF

What is PD CEN/TR 16349 - Avoidance of a damaging ASR in concrete about? PD CEN/TR 16349 is a technical report that gives guidance for avoiding a damaging Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) in concrete . Who is PD CEN/TR 16349 - Avoidance of a damaging ASR in concrete for ? PD CEN/TR 16349 on ASR in concrete is useful for:

Manufacturers of concrete and concrete products Cement and concrete industry Civil engineers Contractors Quality control and testing bodies

Why should you use PD CEN/TR 16349 - Avoidance of a damaging ASR in concrete ? ASR in concrete is a result of the reaction between the alkaline pore solution in concrete and reactive mineral species (as reactive silica and silicates) in the aggregate. ASR is a damaging mechanism in concrete that causes cracking and deterioration of the concrete. In this regard, PD CEN/TR 16349 covers the elements of specifications for avoiding a damaging ASR in concrete within the following structure:

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