Abstract: Penetration of chloride ions into hardened cement paste results in a slight loss in compressive strength. Modification of the pore structure of the paste is evident. The modification is characterized by significant increases ...

Abstract: The concentration of free hydroxyl ions in pore solutions of mortars is studied, and the effects of hot environment on these ions are reported. The influence of fly‐ash addition is observed and discussed. Fog curing decreases free

Abstract: The capacity to bind chloride ions in hydrated cement paste, with and without fly ash, is studied. Free chloride ions remaining in the pore solution are determined. The hardened pastes are exposed to continuous fog curing, ...

Abstract: Chlorides as