ABSTRACT
Radical Concrete Technology. Edited by R K Dhir and P C Hewlett. Published in 1996 by E & FN Spon, 2-6 Boundary Row, London SE1 8HN, UK. ISBN 0 419 21480 1. ABSTRACT: Extensive research has been carried out in recent years into the beneficial effects of metakaolin when used as a partial replacement for Portland cement in concrete. Benefits include increased resistance to acids and sulphates, reduced chloride ion diffusivity, reduced porosity, and prevention of alkali-silica reaction. These have been demonstrated in the laboratory by a number of researchers. As a result, it is anticipated that structures built of metakaolin concrete would prove to be highly durable in aggressive environments.
