What types of silica present in the aggregates,which present in reactive form and causes Alkali-Silica reaction in concrete structure?
Ted Krapkat
Hi Raj,
The main types of minerals which are susceptible to Alkali-Silica reaction are opal, chert and quartzite. You can read a good article on this at;-
http://www.understanding-cement.com/alkali-silica.html
Regards,
Ted.
Raj Sahu
Hi Ted,
Thanks.