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Expansion <strong>of</strong> Concrete<br />

• When <strong>concrete</strong> cracks, its perme<strong>ability</strong><br />

increases and the aggressive water<br />

penetrates more easily in<strong>to</strong> the interior,<br />

thus accelerating the process <strong>of</strong><br />

deterioration.<br />

• Sometimes, the expansion <strong>of</strong> <strong>concrete</strong><br />

causes serious structural problems.<br />

CE 60<br />

Instruc<strong>to</strong>r: Paulo Monteiro

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