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Bate, S. C. C. – 1974
Two beams forming part of the roof over the swimming pool at the school collapsed. The investigation showed that the cause of the failure was loss of strength due to conversion of high alumina cement concrete followed by sulphate attack leading to disruption of the concrete. The degree of conversion and loss of strength was greater than expected…
Descriptors: Architectural Research, Construction Materials, Construction (Process), Failure
