When seawater penetrates concrete in road tunnels, a biofilm is formed that breaks down the concrete. This can lead to high costs and the risk of damage if stone and concrete drop from the tunnel roof ...

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For decades, the key metrics for concrete in construction were durability, reliability, safety and cost. In recent years, however, sustainability has been added to that list by customers seeking to ...

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“And the concrete industry doesn’t want to be the bad guy, so they’re looking for solutions.” Major industry groups like the London-based Global Cement and Concrete Association and the Illinois-based ...

Penetrating seawater carries bacteria that form colonies – biofilm. The bacteria attack the concrete that is supposed to prevent stones from loosening from the tunnel walls. The concrete becomes ...