Assessment of the Potential for Delayed Ettringite Formation in Heat Cured Mortars and Concrete Using Australian Materials

Delayed ettringite formation (DEF) is a recognised durability issue in concretes where the temperature during curing has been elevated. To address the potential risk of DEF, Australian specifications for heat and steam cured concretes, such as TfNSW B80, MRTS 70, and MRS 820, restrict the maximum co...

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Main Authors: Paul Thomas, Yogesh Kumar Ramu, Liam Martin, Kirk Vessalas, Vute Sirivivatnanon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Construction Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7108/3/4/33