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Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) in Concrete Explained

<div><a href="/blog/asr-alkali-silica-reaction-test-article"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2023/june/asr-concrete-article.jpg" alt="Alkali-Silica Reaction Blog Article" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>Although Alkali-Silica Reactivity (ASR) has created problems in concrete mixtures for centuries, the mechanism was not understood and documented until the mid-1930s. ASR is now recognized as a significant cause of concrete deterioration anywhere in the world where siliceous aggregates are found. In this blog article, we discuss what ASR is, the effect it has on concrete, prevention, and the equipment to use for testing.</p>