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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