Experimental research and prediction of the effect of chemical and biogenic sulfuric acid on different types of commercially produced concrete sewer pipes

Belie, Nele De; Monteny, Joke; Beeldens, Anne; Vincke, E; Gemert, Dionys Van; Verstraete, Willy

doi:10.1016/j.cemconres.2004.02.015

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“…Research has also shown that the concentration of H 2 S in the moisture film increases as the pH of the mortar lining of the concrete pipe decreases [13]. In the presence of oxygen the H 2 S reacts to form elemental sulfur or partially oxidised sulfur species [4,9,14,21], which can sometimes be seen in the corrosion products deposited on the concrete surface [18].…”

Section: Sulfate Reducing Bacteriamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The dissolution effect of the hydrogen ion and the separate effect of the sulfate ion combine to create an aggressive set of chemical reactions, threatening the stability of a cement matrix. Debate exists however regarding the mechanisms behind chemical and biological sulfuric acid attacks, and resistance to the former does not necessarily result in resistance to the latter [4,9,48]. Explanations centre on the involvement of the sulfuric acid producing bacteria Thiobacillus where Monteny et al [4] claim that it is the moist conditions in the gypsum corrosion front that constitute an excellent breeding ground for the bacteria to thrive.…”

Section: Attack Mechanismsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Results indicated that both mixes performed similarly. De Belie et al [9] used an almost identical process to the above [21], using specimens that were 80mm diameter and 15mm deep, which were subjected to a fourth cycle of seventeen days. In their experiments they observed the sulfate ion concentration of their solution to increase from 2g/l to 4g/l which the authors cite as evidence for the production of sulfuric acid by the sulfur-oxidising bacteria.…”

Section: Simulation Of the Biological Corrosion Processmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In experiments to assess commercially available piping, De Belie et al [9] prepared non-standard cylindrical specimens of concrete with CEM I and CEM III high sulfate resisting cement and exposed them to a 0.5% H 2 SO 4 solution in alternating wet / dry cycles. They concluded the limestone aggregate, acting as a sacrificial medium to reduce the rate of acid attack, played a more crucial role against attack that the cement type.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Against this backdrop, it is surprising to note that the corrosion of water and wastewater infrastructure has been a topic of debate for decades, with little consensus on the methods for designing and specifying this infrastructure to optimally meet the harsh environmental demands it will meet in service [2,3,4,5,6,7]. The majority of studies to date have focused on the deterioration of concrete in sewer systems and pipelines [5,8,9]. However little detailed research has been conducted into the effect of corrosion on the vital treatment facilities that are processing our wastewater.…”

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Publication informationCement and Concrete Composites, 32 (7) AbstractThe costs associated with the provision and maintenance of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure represents a significant financial demand worldwide. Maintenance costs are disproportionately high, indicating a lack of adequate durability. There remains a lack of consensus on degradation mechanisms, the performance of various cement types, the role of bacteria in the corrosion process associated with wastewater applications and testing methodologies. This paper presents a review of the literature, outlining the various research approaches undertaken in an effort to address this problem. The findings of these varying approaches are compared, and the different strategies employed are compiled and discussed. It is proposed that a key step in advancing the understanding of the associated deterioration mechanism is a combined approach that considers the interaction between biological and chemical processes. If this can be achieved then steps can be taken to establishing a performance-based approach for specifying concrete in these harsh service conditions.

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Effect of acids and freeze–thaw on the durability of modified rubberized concrete with optimum rubber crumb content

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2022

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Investigations of the effect of acids and freeze-thaw on pozzolanic cement-based rubberized concrete after surface treatment of rubber crumbs are limited. Rubberized concrete's mechanical and durability properties (water absorption, acid attack resistance, and freeze-thaw attack resistance) are evaluated. Six rubber crumbs content (0%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, and 30%) and particle size 0.6-2.36 mm are used to replace fine aggregate in concrete partially, and 15% replacement level of rubber crumb is found to be the optimum quantity in concrete. Structural analyses show that the specimens remain in the crystalline phase after being submerged in H 2 SO 4 and HCl acid. When rubberized concrete is immersed in H 2 SO 4 and HCl solution with equal concentrations and duration, specimens immersed in HCl solution have been found to have less surface erosion, less weight loss, and lower compressive strength loss. When the conventional concrete mix is immersed in H 2 SO 4 and HCl solution, the losses in compressive strength are 74.56% and 30.34%, but in rubberized concrete, the losses are 60.01% and 24.22% only. No apparent microcracks and no spalling on the surfaces of the specimens are found up to 90 freeze-thaw cycles. Rubberized concrete's ultrasonic velocity decreases slightly up to 90 freeze-thaw cycles, but it still has good concrete quality.

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Experimental research and prediction of the effect of chemical and biogenic sulfuric acid on different types of commercially produced concrete sewer pipes

Cited by 216 publications

References 12 publications

Biochemical attack on concrete in wastewater applications: A state of the art review

Biochemical attack on concrete in wastewater applications: A state of the art review

Microbiological Corrosion of Concrete

Effect of acids and freeze–thaw on the durability of modified rubberized concrete with optimum rubber crumb content

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