Physical salt attack (PSA) is a significant deterioration mechanism affecting porous materials like concrete when exposed to salt-laden environments. This presentation compiles current knowledge on PSA, including damage mechanisms, test procedures, damage assessment methods, influential factors, protective measures, and relevant code and guideline provisions.

Mohamed T. Bassuoni, Ph.D., P.Eng., FACI, is a Professor and Associate Head (Graduate) in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Manitoba, Canada. He is also an independent concrete consultant and a registered professional engineer in Manitoba. His expertise lies in the design and performance of cementitious materials, with a focus on the durability of concrete infrastructure subjected to various chemical and physical damage mechanisms. Additionally, his research explores nanotechnology applications in construction materials and the prediction of concrete performance through various modeling techniques, including artificial intelligence.

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