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This document discusses the durability of concrete and focuses on alkali-silica reaction (ASR) as a cause of concrete deterioration. It explains that ASR occurs when alkali ions from cement react with silica in aggregates, forming an expansive gel. As the gel absorbs water, it swells and can cause cracking, loss of strength, and premature failure of concrete structures over time. The document provides details on factors that influence ASR and describes mechanisms of expansion and damage at both the macro an
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- nafiyad
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