ASR

Alkali silica reaction (ASR) is the cause of damage done to several concrete infrastructure.
It shows in forms of cracks and associated corrosion.
C3S has performed evaluation identifying ASR and recommending approaches for repair.
ASR occurs when the following conditions occur in concrete structures:

  • a high alkali cement
  • aggregate with cryptocrystalline form of silica
  • moisture

High temperatures tend to accelerate the process.

 

Cracks on a Toll Road 

Cracks and corrosion on concrete pole

 
ASR gel as seen in petrographic analysis evaluation

ASR as seen in SEM observation