Effects of urea on concrete durability
Effects of urea on concrete durability
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Any experience with urea containment? We are designing a concrete containment dyke around a urea tank with a 32.5% urea concentration. The concrete will not be continuously exposed to the urea; the dyke will be there in the event of a tank rupture.
What will the urea do to the concrete? I am thinking that the effects will be minimal due to the short exposure time, but there is no guarantee the dyke will be emptied promptly. Is a coating necessary? Type of material?
Thank you.
What will the urea do to the concrete? I am thinking that the effects will be minimal due to the short exposure time, but there is no guarantee the dyke will be emptied promptly. Is a coating necessary? Type of material?
Thank you.






RE: Effects of urea on concrete durability
Professional and Structural Engineer (ME, NH, MA)
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From this info, looks like just using air entrained concrete will a good move; no coating needed.
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Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
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