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this post was submitted on 17 Jul 2026
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Pretty minor. If they picked up the whole data center and soaked it in a large jug of 10% acetic acid for about nine months, the concrete would lose about 20% of its strength.
Not sure about the civil engineering side, but I assume there's enough safety factor in your average construction to account for 20% strength loss.
That safety margin is supposed to last many years, though. If it's removed before the building is even constructed, it might have to be re-poured.
Yeah, but we're talking about literally soaking the entire building in concentrated vinegar for months, not throwing a water balloon of regular vinegar at it. This particular case probably didn't do anything