Get a fundamental understanding of the science of concrete-mixed seawater and other similar materials in this special issue.

While very different from conventional Portland-cement concretes, concretes using seawater, salt-contaminated aggregates, and alternative cements such as calcium sulfoaluminate are a promising option in science and engineering. These concrete types may have significant value in locations like the Middle East, various coasts and islands, and in post-disaster reconstruction scenarios where fresh water is scarce.

This book features nine peer-reviewed papers on cementitious materials made using seawater, brine, other impure waters, and salt-contaminated aggregates. Topics include:

– hydration behavior
– compressive strength
– corrosion and shrinkage
– diffusion modeling
– life-cycle analysis
– availability and transport of seawater
– variability in seawater and effect on concrete properties
– corrosion of mixing equipment
– sulfate attack and alkali silica reactions