Acid resistance of sewer pipe concrete

Includes abstract. === Includes bibliographical references. === The corrosion of sewer pipe concrete is a global problem, especially in warm climates in which biogenically generated sulphuric acid attacks the concrete and lowers its structural integrity. The Virginia Experimental Sewer is a ‘live se...

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Main Author: Motsieloa, Ntseuoa
Other Authors: Alexander, Mark Gavin
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12272
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Summary:Includes abstract. === Includes bibliographical references. === The corrosion of sewer pipe concrete is a global problem, especially in warm climates in which biogenically generated sulphuric acid attacks the concrete and lowers its structural integrity. The Virginia Experimental Sewer is a ‘live sewer’ in South Africa for investigating acid resistance of concrete made with different cement/aggregate combinations...