The effect of limestone powder on microstructure of concrete was studied by using mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), backscattering scanning electron(BSE), scanning electron mi- croscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffra...The effect of limestone powder on microstructure of concrete was studied by using mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), backscattering scanning electron(BSE), scanning electron mi- croscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques. The experimental results show that the compressive strength of concrete containing 100 kg/m3 limestone powder can meet the strength requirement. Limestone powder has not pozzolanic activity; it is still unhydrated at the age of 28 days. But its filling effect can make the paste matrix and the interfacial transition zone between matrix and aggregate denser, which will improve the performance of concrete.展开更多
The development of strength and the form of attack of cement-based material made of limestone powder at low water-binder ratio under low-temperature sulfate environment were studied. The results indicate that when wat...The development of strength and the form of attack of cement-based material made of limestone powder at low water-binder ratio under low-temperature sulfate environment were studied. The results indicate that when water-binder ratio is lower than 0.40, the cement-based material with limestone powder has insignificant change in appearance after being soaked in 10% magnesium sulfate solution at low temperature for 120 d, and has significant change in appearance after being soaked at the age of 200 d. Expansion damage and exfoliation occur on the surface of concrete test cube at different levels. When limestone powder accounts for about 28 percent of cementitious material, with the decrease of water-binder ratio, the compressive strength loss has gradually decreased after the material is soaked in the magnesium sulfate solution at low temperature at the age of 200 d. After the specimen with the water-binder ratio of less than 0.4 and the limestone powder volume of greater than 20% is soaked in 10% magnesium sulfate solution at low temperature at the age of 200 d, gypsum attack-led destruction is caused to the concrete test cube, without thaumasite sulfate attack.展开更多
In this paper,the durability of cement mortar prepared with a recycled-concrete fine powder(RFP)was examined;including the analysis of a variety of aspects,such as the carbonization,sulfate attack and chloride ion ero...In this paper,the durability of cement mortar prepared with a recycled-concrete fine powder(RFP)was examined;including the analysis of a variety of aspects,such as the carbonization,sulfate attack and chloride ion erosion resistance.The results indicate that the influence of RFP on these three aspects is different.The carbonization depth after 30 days and the chloride diffusion coefficient of mortar containing 10%RFP decreased by 13.3%and 28.19%.With a further increase in the RFP content,interconnected pores formed between the RFP particles,leading to an acceleration of the penetration rate of CO_(2)and Cl^(−).When the RFP content was less than 50%,the corrosion resistance coefficient of the compressive strength of the mortar was 0.84-1.05 after 90 days of sulfate attack.But the expansion and cracking of the mortar was effectively alleviated due to decrease of the gypsum production.Scanning electron microscope(SEM)analysis has confirmed that 10%RFP contributes to the formation of a dense microstructure in the cement mortar.展开更多
To decrease the cement and SF content of RPC by using ultra-fine fly ash (UFFA) and steel slag powder (SS), the effect of these mineral admixtures on compressive strength of RPC were investigated. The experimental...To decrease the cement and SF content of RPC by using ultra-fine fly ash (UFFA) and steel slag powder (SS), the effect of these mineral admixtures on compressive strength of RPC were investigated. The experimental results indicate that the utilization of UFFA and SS in RPC is feasible and has prominent mechanical performance. The microstructure analysis (SEM and TG-DTG-DSC) demonstrated that the excellent mechanical properties of RPC containing SS and UFFA were mainly attributed to the sequential hydration filling effect of the compound system.展开更多
In order to make full use of waste recycled fine powder(RFP)in concrete and achieve the goal of carbon neutrality in the concrete industry,the durability of sulfate resistance is an important aspect of evaluating the ...In order to make full use of waste recycled fine powder(RFP)in concrete and achieve the goal of carbon neutrality in the concrete industry,the durability of sulfate resistance is an important aspect of evaluating the performance of recycled powder concrete(RPC).Therefore,the durability of RPC under partial sulfate immersion was studied to provide theoretical guidance for understanding the erosion mechanism of RPC.The compressive strength,mass loss,and microstructure change patterns of RPC under partial immersion of 5%Na2SO4 and MgSO4 solutions were analyzed by cubic compressive strength,mass loss rate,SEM-EDS,and XRD.The results showed that the surface crystalline matter of concrete in Na2SO4 solution was mainly white powders,and that of concrete in MgSO4 solution was mainly transparent paste,both of which had a little spalling on the outer surface of the concrete.The compressive strength and mass loss rate of concrete with 20%RFP was relatively good,indicating that concrete with 20%RFP had better durability against sulfate.The compressive strength of the lower part of the concrete partially immersed in Na2SO4 solution was higher than that of the upper part and the strength of the lower part of RPC-2 was 3.11%higher than the upper part at 180 d;The pattern was reversed in the MgSO4 solution,where the strength of the lower part of RPC-2 was 19.74%lower than the upper part at 180 d.Microscopic analysis showed that the hydration products of RPC were mainly gypsum and ettringite,while the RPC produced more hydration products with the promotion of magnesium ion in the MgSO4 solution.The higher the replacement rate of RFP,the more frequent the gypsum-type failures in the concrete.展开更多
The curing sensitivity of concrete with cement Types 1, 3, and 5 as well as multiple powders consisting of cement, fly ash, and limestone powder was studied. Bottom ash was also used in the study as an internal curing...The curing sensitivity of concrete with cement Types 1, 3, and 5 as well as multiple powders consisting of cement, fly ash, and limestone powder was studied. Bottom ash was also used in the study as an internal curing agent and a partial substi- tution of fine aggregate. The curing sensitivity index was calculated by considering the performances of compressive strength and carbonation depth. Specimens were subjected to two curing conditions: continuously water-cured and continuously air-cured. The results show that cement Type 3 has a lower curing sensitivity, while cement Type 5 increases the curing sensitivity. For the mixes without bottom ash, the use of fly ash increases the curing sensitivity, while limestone powder reduces the curing sen- sRivity of concrete. The use of bottom ash in concrete reduces the curing sensitivity, especially at a lower mass ratio of water to binder. Concrete with limestone powder, together with bottom ash, is least sensitive to curing. The curing sensitivity calculated from carbonation depth also has a similar tendency as that derived by considering compressive strength. From the test results of compressive strength and curing sensitivity, bottom ash has been proven to be an effective internal curing agent.展开更多
Recent years have witnessed an increase in the quantity of waste glass(WG)across the globe.Replacing the fine aggregate with WG is one of the steps toward preserving the natural resources of the environment and creati...Recent years have witnessed an increase in the quantity of waste glass(WG)across the globe.Replacing the fine aggregate with WG is one of the steps toward preserving the natural resources of the environment and creating low-cost concrete.The present study is concerned with replacing fine aggregates with glass powder(GP)at(0%,15%,30%,and 50%).It has studied the fresh and hardened properties(compressive strength,tensile strength,hardened density,and slump)for all the mentioned percent replacements.The findings have shown that all mixtures containing GP gave acceptable slump results within the design limits(2–5 cm)according to ACI standard 211.1.It has been observed that increasing the proportion of GP led to a decrease in the weight of concrete.Lastly,replacing GP with sand by 30%has led to an increase in the compressive strength by about 2.4%and 12.45%,and the tensile strength by about 2.5%and 26.54%at 7-and 28-d,respectively in comparison to normal concrete.展开更多
The study of frost resistance of recycled concrete (RC) can provide a theoretical reference for assessing its safetyand durability for service in cold environments,thereby facilitating the engineering application of s...The study of frost resistance of recycled concrete (RC) can provide a theoretical reference for assessing its safetyand durability for service in cold environments,thereby facilitating the engineering application of sustainableconstruction materials.To verify the feasibility of replacing cementitious materials with recycled fine powder (RFP),cement paste was prepared by substituting RFP for cementitious materials by mass fraction at 0,10%,20%,and 30%.The microstructures were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD),thermogravimetry (TG),and scanning electronmicroscope (SEM).And the results presented that the incorporation of 10% RFP promoted the hydration of cementitiousmaterials.Subsequently,the effect of the addition of recycled fine aggregate (RFA) and RFP on the frostresistance of RC was investigated.River sand and cementitious materials were separately replaced by RFA and RFPat a mass fraction of 0–30%,and various properties of the RC were tested after different numbers of freeze–thawcycles (FTCs),including the relative dynamic elastic modulus (RDEM),mass loss rate,compressive strength,and microstructuralmorphology.The results revealed that RFP was highly sensitive to low-temperature environments,with specimens containing only RFP failing under fewer than 100 FTCs.However,the addition of RFA helped improvethe frost resistance of RC by filling microcracks and reducing water infiltration.Optimal frost resistance of the RCwas achieved when the mass fractions of RFP and RFA reached 10% and 30%,respectively,with an RDEM valueof 69.65%,a mass loss rate of 1.32%,and a compressive strength of 15.7 MPa after 200 FTCs.展开更多
基金Funded by the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China (No. 200804861060)
文摘The effect of limestone powder on microstructure of concrete was studied by using mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), backscattering scanning electron(BSE), scanning electron mi- croscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques. The experimental results show that the compressive strength of concrete containing 100 kg/m3 limestone powder can meet the strength requirement. Limestone powder has not pozzolanic activity; it is still unhydrated at the age of 28 days. But its filling effect can make the paste matrix and the interfacial transition zone between matrix and aggregate denser, which will improve the performance of concrete.
文摘The development of strength and the form of attack of cement-based material made of limestone powder at low water-binder ratio under low-temperature sulfate environment were studied. The results indicate that when water-binder ratio is lower than 0.40, the cement-based material with limestone powder has insignificant change in appearance after being soaked in 10% magnesium sulfate solution at low temperature for 120 d, and has significant change in appearance after being soaked at the age of 200 d. Expansion damage and exfoliation occur on the surface of concrete test cube at different levels. When limestone powder accounts for about 28 percent of cementitious material, with the decrease of water-binder ratio, the compressive strength loss has gradually decreased after the material is soaked in the magnesium sulfate solution at low temperature at the age of 200 d. After the specimen with the water-binder ratio of less than 0.4 and the limestone powder volume of greater than 20% is soaked in 10% magnesium sulfate solution at low temperature at the age of 200 d, gypsum attack-led destruction is caused to the concrete test cube, without thaumasite sulfate attack.
基金This work is supported by the Zhuhai Science and Technology Project(ZH22036203200015PWC)the Open Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Building Science(2022ZB20).
文摘In this paper,the durability of cement mortar prepared with a recycled-concrete fine powder(RFP)was examined;including the analysis of a variety of aspects,such as the carbonization,sulfate attack and chloride ion erosion resistance.The results indicate that the influence of RFP on these three aspects is different.The carbonization depth after 30 days and the chloride diffusion coefficient of mortar containing 10%RFP decreased by 13.3%and 28.19%.With a further increase in the RFP content,interconnected pores formed between the RFP particles,leading to an acceleration of the penetration rate of CO_(2)and Cl^(−).When the RFP content was less than 50%,the corrosion resistance coefficient of the compressive strength of the mortar was 0.84-1.05 after 90 days of sulfate attack.But the expansion and cracking of the mortar was effectively alleviated due to decrease of the gypsum production.Scanning electron microscope(SEM)analysis has confirmed that 10%RFP contributes to the formation of a dense microstructure in the cement mortar.
基金Funded by the Guide Project in National Science & Technology Pillar Program during the 10th Five-Year Plan Period (2003BA652C)
文摘To decrease the cement and SF content of RPC by using ultra-fine fly ash (UFFA) and steel slag powder (SS), the effect of these mineral admixtures on compressive strength of RPC were investigated. The experimental results indicate that the utilization of UFFA and SS in RPC is feasible and has prominent mechanical performance. The microstructure analysis (SEM and TG-DTG-DSC) demonstrated that the excellent mechanical properties of RPC containing SS and UFFA were mainly attributed to the sequential hydration filling effect of the compound system.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51668052)Qinghai Provincial Science and Technology Department Basic Research Project(2017-ZJ-787)Qinghai Provincial Science and Technology Department Technology Basic Condition platform Project(2018-ZJ-T01).
文摘In order to make full use of waste recycled fine powder(RFP)in concrete and achieve the goal of carbon neutrality in the concrete industry,the durability of sulfate resistance is an important aspect of evaluating the performance of recycled powder concrete(RPC).Therefore,the durability of RPC under partial sulfate immersion was studied to provide theoretical guidance for understanding the erosion mechanism of RPC.The compressive strength,mass loss,and microstructure change patterns of RPC under partial immersion of 5%Na2SO4 and MgSO4 solutions were analyzed by cubic compressive strength,mass loss rate,SEM-EDS,and XRD.The results showed that the surface crystalline matter of concrete in Na2SO4 solution was mainly white powders,and that of concrete in MgSO4 solution was mainly transparent paste,both of which had a little spalling on the outer surface of the concrete.The compressive strength and mass loss rate of concrete with 20%RFP was relatively good,indicating that concrete with 20%RFP had better durability against sulfate.The compressive strength of the lower part of the concrete partially immersed in Na2SO4 solution was higher than that of the upper part and the strength of the lower part of RPC-2 was 3.11%higher than the upper part at 180 d;The pattern was reversed in the MgSO4 solution,where the strength of the lower part of RPC-2 was 19.74%lower than the upper part at 180 d.Microscopic analysis showed that the hydration products of RPC were mainly gypsum and ettringite,while the RPC produced more hydration products with the promotion of magnesium ion in the MgSO4 solution.The higher the replacement rate of RFP,the more frequent the gypsum-type failures in the concrete.
基金supported by the Higher Education Research Promotion and National Research University Project of Thailand, Office of the Higher Education Commissionsupported by the National Metal and Materials Technology Center, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Ministry of Science and Technology, Thailand
文摘The curing sensitivity of concrete with cement Types 1, 3, and 5 as well as multiple powders consisting of cement, fly ash, and limestone powder was studied. Bottom ash was also used in the study as an internal curing agent and a partial substi- tution of fine aggregate. The curing sensitivity index was calculated by considering the performances of compressive strength and carbonation depth. Specimens were subjected to two curing conditions: continuously water-cured and continuously air-cured. The results show that cement Type 3 has a lower curing sensitivity, while cement Type 5 increases the curing sensitivity. For the mixes without bottom ash, the use of fly ash increases the curing sensitivity, while limestone powder reduces the curing sen- sRivity of concrete. The use of bottom ash in concrete reduces the curing sensitivity, especially at a lower mass ratio of water to binder. Concrete with limestone powder, together with bottom ash, is least sensitive to curing. The curing sensitivity calculated from carbonation depth also has a similar tendency as that derived by considering compressive strength. From the test results of compressive strength and curing sensitivity, bottom ash has been proven to be an effective internal curing agent.
基金This research work is supported by the Deanship of Scientific Research at King Khalid University under Grant No.RGP.2/246/43.
文摘Recent years have witnessed an increase in the quantity of waste glass(WG)across the globe.Replacing the fine aggregate with WG is one of the steps toward preserving the natural resources of the environment and creating low-cost concrete.The present study is concerned with replacing fine aggregates with glass powder(GP)at(0%,15%,30%,and 50%).It has studied the fresh and hardened properties(compressive strength,tensile strength,hardened density,and slump)for all the mentioned percent replacements.The findings have shown that all mixtures containing GP gave acceptable slump results within the design limits(2–5 cm)according to ACI standard 211.1.It has been observed that increasing the proportion of GP led to a decrease in the weight of concrete.Lastly,replacing GP with sand by 30%has led to an increase in the compressive strength by about 2.4%and 12.45%,and the tensile strength by about 2.5%and 26.54%at 7-and 28-d,respectively in comparison to normal concrete.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No:52078358)are highly acknowledged.
文摘The study of frost resistance of recycled concrete (RC) can provide a theoretical reference for assessing its safetyand durability for service in cold environments,thereby facilitating the engineering application of sustainableconstruction materials.To verify the feasibility of replacing cementitious materials with recycled fine powder (RFP),cement paste was prepared by substituting RFP for cementitious materials by mass fraction at 0,10%,20%,and 30%.The microstructures were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD),thermogravimetry (TG),and scanning electronmicroscope (SEM).And the results presented that the incorporation of 10% RFP promoted the hydration of cementitiousmaterials.Subsequently,the effect of the addition of recycled fine aggregate (RFA) and RFP on the frostresistance of RC was investigated.River sand and cementitious materials were separately replaced by RFA and RFPat a mass fraction of 0–30%,and various properties of the RC were tested after different numbers of freeze–thawcycles (FTCs),including the relative dynamic elastic modulus (RDEM),mass loss rate,compressive strength,and microstructuralmorphology.The results revealed that RFP was highly sensitive to low-temperature environments,with specimens containing only RFP failing under fewer than 100 FTCs.However,the addition of RFA helped improvethe frost resistance of RC by filling microcracks and reducing water infiltration.Optimal frost resistance of the RCwas achieved when the mass fractions of RFP and RFA reached 10% and 30%,respectively,with an RDEM valueof 69.65%,a mass loss rate of 1.32%,and a compressive strength of 15.7 MPa after 200 FTCs.