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Typically. I assume the salt is used for melting ice? Although exterior concrete is designed to resist damage from salt and freeze/thaw cycles, these will always shorted its life span. Better to just shovel the walk.
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Will salt water damage concrete?
yes
Does salt erode concrete?
Yes, it may take several years until it is noticeable depending on how much and how often it is used. If you notice pitting or sparring that is the first signs of damage. There are alternatives to salt for walkways and driveways that are "safe for concrete surfaces" but you will pay a premium for these products.
Is rusty mesh bad for concrete slabs?
Yes as the rusts will still develop if the concrete slab still moist. The strength is not as good as the good mesh.
What is efflorescence present?
The atmospheric moisture is absorbed by the surface of masonry, flooring, or concrete through the joints, voids, or cracks. When the same water is evaporated from the surface, it leaches the lime compounds and forms the formation of salt deposits on the surface of masonry, flooring, or concrete. It is known as efflorescence or saltpetering.
What is the purpose of adding a curing compound to the concrete?
Curing is necessary for freshly cast concrete in order to maintain the moisture as the chemical constituents in cement react with water and heat evolves continuously until the setting process completes. The heat evolved during the setting of concrete is called heat of hydration, and this heat causes the water to evaporate. Proper and complete setting process is the most important phenomenon that imparts the desired strength to the concrete. If the freshly cast concrete is not cured, it develops cracks and also the chemical reactions will cease resulting in bad concrete.
What is the effect of the salt contamination of aggregate in concrete?
It would weaken the concrete, so keep out the salt.
Should you use salt water to mix concrete?
Mixing salt water with concrete is not advised. The concrete will not set up properly and will crumble very easily.
What happens to concrete if it is soaked in salt water?
Concrete is corroded by salted water.
Will salt water damage concrete?
yes
We have an inground concrete salt water pool in Sydney have hundreds of brown lines an inch long in the pool look like dirt but when broken open hundreds of tiny red worms appear how do we get rid?
thats a bad idea to have an inground salt water pool in concrete. the salt water it self may eat away some parts of the concrete, plus the fact that its underground and contains salt it attracts worms. maybe you should pour alot of clorine in the pool to kill them, then empty out the water and start fresh.
How to remove salt buildup from concrete fountains?
there is no possible way of removing salt from concrete. it has embedded itself inside and causes more damage than rebar deteriation acids -sweep as much salt as you can away from concrete and do not wet it-salt crystallises everytime you wet it-its like freezing water over and over again -breaks down concrete-email me chris.cmworks@gmail.com-
When does salt go bad?
Salt never goes bad.
What happens to new concrete when you put salt on it?
explodes
Why is passing salt bad luck?
Passing salt was not bad luck. Spilling salt was bad luck because in Roman days, salt was very expensive.
Can salt water be used for cement mixtures?
Generally, salt is harmful to concrete. It will seriously corrode any reinforcing steel. The salt crystals, when the concrete is dry, will weaken the concrete. The setting of cement is a complex set of chemicals, calcium sulphates and silicates mainly. The presence of salt may interfere with these crystals forming, which may take years.
Why is salt bad for cells?
salt is bad for health because the cell shrinks when the salt goes into the cell
What is best to use on concrete to melt ice?
rock salt is an old standby but has been known to damage the concrete over time. I've been told that the salt used in water softeners does a good job and doesnt harm the concrete.
