Effect of De-icing Chemicals on Strength and Microstructural Properties of Concrete

Shakir Ahmad; Er. Brahamjeet Singh

doi:10.55524/ijirem.2024.11.3.6

Abstract

Degradation of Concrete may occur through a variety of physical and chemical processes. This research deals with the chemical process in which cement paste and de-icing salts are involved. It is known fact that the use of de-icing salts causes corrosion of steel in reinforced concrete and leads to structural failures. However, the effect of de-icing salts on degradation of concrete is not fully researched. Although application of de-icing salt is mandatory to maintain serviceability of concrete pavements in winter conditions, penetration of salt into concrete may be detrimental to both concrete and underlying reinforcement.

Keywords

De-icing Chemicals, Micro Structural Study, Compressive Strength, X-ray Diffraction Analysis, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).

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Cites this article as

S. Ahmad, E. B. Singh, "Effect of De-icing Chemicals on Strength and Microstructural Properties of Concrete", International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering & Management (IJIREM), Vol-11, Issue-3, Page No-34-40, 2024. Available from: https://doi.org/10.55524/ijirem.2024.11.3.6