Physical Salt Attack from Sodium Sulfate

The focus of these presentations is on concrete deterioration due to the crystallization of salts (for example, sodium sulfate and sodium carbonate) in pores near drying faces/evaporative zones. The scope involves theoretical, experimental, and modeling aspects and field case studies from geographic locations, such as hot, arid environments, where this damage mechanism is a significant concern. This session should be of particular interest to concrete practitioners and researchers.