Alkali-Aggregate Reaction: A study of the influence of the petrographic characteristics of volcanic rocks
When the rock involved in the alkali-aggregate reaction (AAR) is volcanic, the matter present in the interstices of the grains, called mesostasis is considered responsible for the expansions. Mesostasis is a residue which consists of mineral phases rich in silica and alkalis (K and Na) and in optica...
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D. G. Pylarinos
2018-02-01
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Series: | Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research |
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Online Access: | https://etasr.com/index.php/ETASR/article/view/1731 |