Figure 8: Mass loss curves for mortar prisms immersed in aggressive so

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Concrete is the most important construction material used by modern man. Vast volumes of it have been and are still being used to build structures, most of which are erected to protect man, his property and the environment.

Figure 8: Mass loss curves for mortar prisms immersed in aggressive soft water (containing 500 ppm carbon dioxide). The prisms were brushed fortnightly to remove the attacked layer.

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