ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT: Granulated blast furnace slag cements generally give a higher durability and resistance against chloride penetration compared to that of other types of cements. Very often, therefore, it is desirable to apply such cements for concrete structures in severe environments. However, since slag cements generally show a somewhat reduced resistance against carbonation, which may also give a reduced frost resistance, it may be argued that blast furnace slag cements should not be used for environmental conditions with frost action. In order to provide more information about the frost resistance of a high performance concrete based on a high slag-containing cement, an experimental program was carried out, some results of which are briefly outlined and discussed in the present paper.