calpolyholley
Structural
Does anyone know of any issues regarding the embeddment of structural aluminum members into concrete?
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Issues with Aluminum Embedment in Concrete?
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Concrete attacks aluminum due to its high pH. Especially true for fresh concrete, as when embedding. The aluminum should be coated with something caustic-resistant; anodizing will not work. I don't know the structural codes, but here are a few threads from 2 years ago:
Concrete attack of aluminum.
Thread592-77698
Aluminum column base plates
thread507-77669
Dangerous Corrosion of Embedded Aluminum Posts in Hi-Rises [Florida]
Concrete attack of aluminum.
Thread592-77698
Aluminum column base plates
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Dangerous Corrosion of Embedded Aluminum Posts in Hi-Rises [Florida]
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