Alternativas para mitigar o evitar los daños asociados a los ataques quimicos que afectan la durabilidad del hormigon reforzado para el mejoramiento funcional de la planta de procesamiento de jugos y pulpas de Santander

Abstract

This research focuses on identifying alternatives to mitigate and/or prevent damage associated with chemical attacks by organic acids that affect the durability of reinforced concrete, providing effective control measures to preserve the Santander Juice and Pulp Processing Plant. To this end, the research will delve into the components that alter and degrade the composition of concrete under acidic chemical attacks, offering solutions with suitable construction processes and materials developed using current technologies. There are research articles in ScienceDirect, such as those by Ninan et al. (2023) and Guidone et al. (2004), that integrate two variables of acid exposure environments, evaluating their impact on concrete and the microstructural effects that determine durability. However, recent literature does not yet identify an integrative study that simultaneously and systematically considers the set of variables—environmental, operational, and contextual conditions, quality of workmanship, and material selection—whose mitigation, monitoring, and control are crucial for the performance and durability of concrete in the presence of citric acid.