Durability Performance of Concrete Containing Portland Slag Cement: Evaluation Through Acid Attack, Sulphate Attack, Chloride Attack, and Rapid Chloride Penetration Tests

Key Points

• To evaluate the durability performance of concrete containing Portland slag cement against various chemical attacks.
• Conducted acid attack, sulphate attack, and chloride attack tests on concrete specimens.
• Performed rapid chloride penetration tests to assess permeability.
• Analyzed the performance of concrete samples containing Portland slag cement versus traditional types.
• Concrete with Portland slag cement exhibited reduced damage from acid and sulphate attacks compared to conventional cements.
• Rapid chloride penetration tests showed significantly lower permeability rates in samples with slag cement, improving durability.
• Overall findings indicated enhanced resistance of concrete incorporating Portland slag cement to chemical degradation.