Alkali-Aggregate Reaction: A study of the influence of the petrographic characteristics of volcanic rocks

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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Main Authors: F. Tiecher, M. B. Gomes, D. C. C. Dal Molin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: D. G. Pylarinos 2018-02-01
Series:Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research
Subjects:
alkali-aggregate reaction
volcanic rocks
basalt
rhyolite
Online Access:https://etasr.com/index.php/ETASR/article/view/1731

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