Download or read book An Introduction to Alkali/Silicate Aggregate Reactions in Concrete written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil and structural engineers interested in alkali/silicate aggregate reactions in concrete. Here is what is discussed: 1. ALKALI-SILICA AGGREGATE REACTIONS 2. CRITERIA FOR RECOGNITION OF POTENTIALLY DELETERIOUS CONSTITUENTS IN AGGREGATE 3. METHODS OF DETERMINING THE POTENTIAL FOR REACTIVITY 4. RELIABILITY OF AVAILABLE TEST METHODS 5. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING POTENTIAL REACTIVITY 6. CONTROL OF ALKALI-SILICA AGGREGATE REACTIONS.