Title:
Practical Aspects of a Rescue Scheme for a Reinforced Concrete Building Subject to Sulfate Attack
Author(s):
Osama Magdy Shawa
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
128
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
1117-1134
Keywords:
basements; buildings; columns (supports); footings; reinforced concretes; repairs; sewers; soil stabilization; sulfate attack; General
DOI:
10.14359/3846
Date:
11/1/1991
Abstract:
Presents a scheme to rescue a reinforced concrete building from the severe attack of sulfate water. Our practical solution to this problem included: replacement of spread footings, making the basement an inside-out water tank, protection of columns against sulfate attack, and stabilization of soil in the vicinity of the rectangular spread footings.