A sandy soil has 0.03 percent sulfates. Evaluate the potential for sulfate attack of concreteexposed to this soil and recommend preventive design measures, if needed.

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A sandy soil has 0.03 percent sulfates. Evaluate the potential for sulfate attack of concrete
exposed to this soil and recommend preventive design measures, if needed.

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