what is alkali aggregate reaction
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Alkaliâaggregate reaction is a term mainly referring to a reaction which occurs over time in concrete between the highly alkaline cement paste and non-crystalline silicon dioxide, which is found in many common aggregates.he alkaliâaggregate reaction is a general, but relatively vague, expression which can lead to confusion. More precise definitions include the following: 1  Alkaliâsilica reaction (ASR, the most common reaction of this type); 2  Alkaliâsilicate reaction, and; 3  Alkaliâcarbonate reaction.