How to maintain ASR damaged structures based on case studies and residual expansion

Submit your abstract here by 15 July 2026

Introduction

Alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in concrete is one of the toughest degradation mechanisms to deal with in our concrete structures. Where the most known damage – corrosion of the reinforcement – can mostly be treated locally/on the cover area of the concrete structure, ASR can potentially be present throughout the entire material volume. It is the reaction between aggregates (around 70 vol% of concrete) of the concrete and alkalis, or rather a high pH in the concrete material.

For owners of structures diagnosed with ASR it is very difficult to come up with a sound management plan to maintain such structures. Therefore, ICE – Construction Materials is looking for articles to publish a special issue on how to maintain ASR damaged structures, particularly to help owners. The articles in this issue should focus on the owner’s view. How can scientific insight help owners of structures to manage their ASR damaged structures. We are especially looking for examples of actual cases. Our audience can learn from others.

Furthermore, much research on ASR is towards prevention of ASR. However, once ASR has been diagnosed in a structure, prevention is not an option anymore. Now the focus should be on remaining service life and ongoing expansion. To help that process, particular residual expansion tests are very useful. Hence, also articles in this area are very welcome.

List of topic areas

In summary, we are looking for:

• Articles on actual cases where structures with ASR have undergone some kind of rehabilitation process
• Practical examples of how ASR damaged structures have been maintained for a long period
• The latest insights on residual expansion tests and how this has helped maintaining ASR damaged structures

Submission information

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If your abstract is successful, you will be invited to submit your full paper here: https://ice-review.rivervalley.io/journal/jcoma. Once you have registered, navigate to the journal that you wish to submit to. Choose article type "Special Issue" and then the specific name from the drop-down menu on screen.