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  2. Concrete degradation - Wikipedia

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    2 FeS 2 + 7.5 O 2 + 4 H 2 O → Fe 2 O 3 + 4 H 2 SO 4. The sulfuric acid released by pyrite oxidation then reacts with portlandite (Ca(OH 2)) present in the hardened cement paste to give gypsum: H 2 SO 4 + Ca(OH) 2 → CaSO 4 · 2H 2 O. When concrete is carbonated by atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO 2), or if limestone aggregates are used in ...

  3. Damp proofing - Wikipedia

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    DPC visible between concrete foundation and brickwork. Damp proofing is defined by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) as a material that resists the passage of water with no hydrostatic pressure. [1] Waterproof is defined by the ASTM as a treatment that resists the passage of water under pressure. [1]

  4. Sulfate attack in concrete and mortar - Wikipedia

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    2 c 3 a + c 3 a·3cŜ·h 32 → 3 c 3 a·3cŜ·h 12 tricalcium aluminate + ettringite → mono-sulfate aluminates (AFm) When it reacts with concrete, it causes the slab to expand, lifting, distorting and cracking as well as exerting a pressure onto the surrounding walls which can cause movements significantly weakening the structure.

  5. Permeable paving - Wikipedia

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    Permeable pavement surfaces may be composed of; pervious concrete, porous asphalt, paving stones, or interlocking pavers. [1] Unlike traditional impervious paving materials such as concrete and asphalt, permeable paving systems allow stormwater to percolate and infiltrate through the pavement and into the aggregate layers and/or soil below. In ...

  6. This Drain Mistake Could Be Costly - AOL

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    A French drain system can be a cost-effective drainage solution for homeowners who face issues like water pooling in yards, basement dampness, or soil erosion, Caballero says.

  7. Environmental impact of concrete - Wikipedia

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    The environmental impact of concrete, its manufacture, and its applications, are complex, driven in part by direct impacts of construction and infrastructure, as well as by CO 2 emissions; between 4-8% of total global CO 2 emissions come from concrete. [1] Many depend on circumstances.

  8. Basement waterproofing - Wikipedia

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    A French drain, PVC pipe, or other drainage system is installed in the newly made channel. The installed drain is covered with new cement. The installed drain is covered with new cement. The drainage system collects any water entering the basement and drains it to an internally placed sump pump system, which will then pump the water out of the ...

  9. Can garden get too much water? Yes, but these steps ... - AOL

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