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alkali silica reaction
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ASR is a chemical combining of reactive silica from the concrete aggregate with the alkali from the cement paste in the presence of moisture. The result of the reaction is a gel, which can expand and may cause micro-cracks in the concrete.
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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/316996
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