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Review Article • Vol.3, Issue 7 • ISSN: 2766-2276 • Open Access • CC BY 4.0
Biological Activities on Geopolymeric and Ordinary Concretes
Abstract
The primary purpose of the review is to describe the biological growth and its effects on the goepolymeric and ordinary concrete surfaces. As the concrete ages, the surface alkalinity wears off by carbonation and weathering,thus prepares a suitable environment for biological growth. Micro-organisms such as algae, fungi and various types of bacteria start to accumulate on the surface and subsequently penetrate into the micro-cracks of concrete structures, resulting in bursting stresses that can increase the size of cracks and may lead to spalling. Despite the natural resistance of concrete structures against biological growth in the early periods, anti-bacterial additives increase the resistance later.
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| Journal | Journal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences (JBRES) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2766-2276 |
| DOI | DOI 10.37871/jbres1509 |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 3, Issue 7 |
| Published | July 14, 2022 |
| Article Type | Review Article |
| Pages | 748-757 |
| License | CC BY 4.0 — Open Access |
| Publisher | SciRes Literature LLC, Sheridan, WY, USA |
| Language | English |
Published under CC BY 4.0 — free to share, copy, adapt, and redistribute with attribution.