Since last two decades,the Portland Pozzolane Cement(PPC)is extensively used in structural concrete.But,till to date,a few literature is available on bond strength of concrete using PPC mixes.There are many literature...Since last two decades,the Portland Pozzolane Cement(PPC)is extensively used in structural concrete.But,till to date,a few literature is available on bond strength of concrete using PPC mixes.There are many literatures available on bond strength of concrete mixes using Ordinary Portland Cement(OPC).Hence,a comparative study was conducted on bond strength between OPC and PPC mixes.In the present investigation,total 24 samples consisting of M20,M35 and M50 grades of concrete and 16 and 25 mm diameter of TMT bar were tested for 7 and 28 days.The pullout bond test was conducted on each specimen as per IS:2770-1967/1997[1]and the results were observed at 0.25 mm slip at loaded end called as critical bond stress and at maximum bond load called as maximum bond stress.It was observed that the critical bond strength of PPC mixes is 10%higher than OPC mixes.Whereas,marginal improvement was noticed in maximum bond strength of PPC mixes.Hence,based on these findings,it could be concluded that development length for PPC mixes could be reduced by 10%as compared with same grade of OPC mixes.展开更多
The effects of calcination temperature and mechanical ball milling on the physicochemical properties of electrolytic manganese residue(EMR),mineral phase transition,pozzolanic activity,and pore structure were studied....The effects of calcination temperature and mechanical ball milling on the physicochemical properties of electrolytic manganese residue(EMR),mineral phase transition,pozzolanic activity,and pore structure were studied.The experimental results show that the strength activity index(SAI)of 20%EMR mixed mortar at 28 days is 90.54%,95.40%,and 90.73%,respectively,after pretreatment with EMR at 800℃calcined for 3,5,and 8 min.This is mainly attributed to the high temperature decomposition of gypsum dihydrate to form activated calcium oxide.In addition,high temperature and mechanical force destroys the Si-O chemical bond and promotes the formation of calcium silicate gel structure.Due to the existence of a large number of gypsum phases in EMR mixed mortar,a large number of ettringite,C-S-H,aluminosilicate,C-A-S-H,and AFm are formed,which strongly verifies the volcanic activity of EMR.The leaching test shows that high temperature calcination has a significant effect on the stabilization of NH_(3)-N.However,the curing effect of Mn^(2+)is significant only in the calcination at 1000℃,but both Mn^(2+)and NH_(3)-N in the calcined EMR are higher than the emission standard.The encapsulation effect of EMR composite mortar provided by hydration products,and the buffering capacity of the Si-Al system for solidification of heavy metals and strong alkalis are conducive to the stability of Mn^(2+)and NH_(3)-N.After the EMR mixed mortar is aged for 3 days,Mn and NH_(3)-N are completely lower than the emission standard.In general,the EMR mixed mortar can meet the requirements for green building use.展开更多
Natural hydraulic lime(NHL) has garnered increasing attention for its sustainable and suitable performance in the field of historical building restoration. However, the prolonged hardening time and sluggish hydration ...Natural hydraulic lime(NHL) has garnered increasing attention for its sustainable and suitable performance in the field of historical building restoration. However, the prolonged hardening time and sluggish hydration rate of NHL infiuence the workability, strength development, and durability of construction structures in which it is used. In this study, nano-metakaolin(NMK) was applied as a highly reactive supplementary cementitious material(SCM) for NHL-based mortars to enhance their properties with various ratios. Meanwhile, the effects of NMK and its related enhancement mechanism on the physical properties and chemical structures of NHL composites were systematically investigated, mainly involving the modifications in their microstructure, chemical composition, and C-S-H structure. Results demonstrated that NMK-modified samples showed distinct and superior properties to pure NHL sample, such as shorter initial/final setting times(15.1%–49.1%, 27.1%–50.0%), and higher compactness(67.8%–81.4%, 38.1%–44.8%),lower shrinkage(25.0%–56.3%, 12.5%–25.0%), enhanced compressive strength(404.5%–546.0%, 180.8%–354.1%) and fiexural strength(227.5%–351.1%, 59.9%–125.7%) for both early and late curing times(7 and28 days). The inclusion of NMK not only acts as a fine filler, but also promotes NHL's hydrate rate by its super high pozzolanic activity, thus optimizing the pore structures and increasing the content and the average silicate chain length of hydration gel in NHL. Overall, this study can contribute to a deeper understanding of the enhancement mechanism of NMK on the physical properties and chemical structures of NHL from a meso/microscopic perspective, with a view to broadening NHL's potential applications.展开更多
To investigate the feasibility of applying electrolytic manganese residue(EMR)in cementitious materials,an approach combining high-temperature activation(200,400,600,800 and 1000℃)and mechanical grinding(5 min)was ad...To investigate the feasibility of applying electrolytic manganese residue(EMR)in cementitious materials,an approach combining high-temperature activation(200,400,600,800 and 1000℃)and mechanical grinding(5 min)was adopted to stimulate the EMR activity.We analyzed the effect of calcination temperature on the performance of EMR with the aid of X-ray diffraction(XRD),specific surface area test(BET)and pozzolanic activity test,explored the effects of EMR activation temperature and content(0%,10%,15% and 20%)on the setting time,soundness,drying shrinkage,compressive strength,hydration products of cement-EMR mixed slurry,and assessed the effect of cement hydration on the solidification of harmful NH_(4)^(+)-N and Mn^(2+) in EMR.The research results show that high-temperature calcination can lead to the dehydration,decomposition or crystalline phase transformation of the inert sulfate and other substances in EMR,mechanical grinding can improve its particle distribution,and the coupling of the two can effectively enhance the pozzolanic activity of EMR.The decomposition and recombination of aluminum-silica phase at 800℃ optimized the EMR activity,and the strength activity index(SAI)of EMR at 28 d reached up to 95%.Appropriate calcination temperature and EMR content can ensure the workability of the mixed slurry,and when the EMR calcination temperature was 400-1000℃,the setting time of the mixed slurry under different EMR contents satisfied the specification requirements.When the calcination temperature was 600-1000℃ and EMR content was less than 20%,the soundness of the mixed slurry satisfied the specification requirements.The compressive strength of the mixed slurry increased and then decreased with the increase of activated EMR content,when the EMR content was 10%,the compressive strength of all specimens was optimal and higher than the baseline group;when the activation temperature was 800℃,the C-S-H gel in the mixed slurry interconnected with the rod-like Aft and blocked Ca(OH)_(2),and the 28 d compressive strength was increased by 14%compared with that of the baseline group.The solidification rate of Mn^(2+) in EMR by cement hydration was higher than 99%,and that of NH_(4)^(+)-N was higher than 97%.The leaching toxicity after solidification can meet the requirements of toxic emission.The results of the study may provide theoretical basis for the feasibility of the application of EMR in cementitious materials.展开更多
Lime is widely used to modify clayey soils to enhance their physical and chemical properties,and lime-treated soil has become a key material in transportation infrastructure.Chemical reactions were identified through ...Lime is widely used to modify clayey soils to enhance their physical and chemical properties,and lime-treated soil has become a key material in transportation infrastructure.Chemical reactions were identified through laboratory tests from field samples collected from the subgrade after 30 years of operation to understand its long-term performance evolution.Exchangeable calcium,carbonated calcium,and total calcium were quantified using ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid(EDTA)titration,gasometric analysis,and the strong acid extraction method,respectively.These measurements enabled the evaluation of calcium transformation during the pozzolanic reaction,providing a quantitative characterization of pozzolanic progression in the lime-treated clay matrix.Evolutions in pH,electrical conductivity,and salinity were also tracked.Mechanical performance was assessed through maximal shear modulus(Gmax)and unconfined compressive strength(UCS)tests.Then,the microstructure and mineral composition were analyzed via scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and X-ray diffraction(XRD).Furthermore,with an extended curing period,the pH,electrical conductivity,salinity,and exchangeable calcium content were found to decrease gradually.In contrast,the carbonation-related calcium content increased,and the clay mineral structures were significantly altered.The significant increase in Gmax and UCS is attributed to the formation of calcium-aluminate-silicate-hydrate(C-(A)-S-H)for pozzolanic and carbonation reactions where the clay mineral is involved.SEM reveals the curled edges of clay minerals and the formation of a 3D network.Additionally,XRD patterns further confirm the presence of increasing amounts of amorphous phases within the 2θrange of 15°–32°,indicating the progression of the pozzolanic reaction.展开更多
In order to realize the full resource utilization of ferronickel slag(FNS)in cement-based materials,this paper studied the influences of mechanical grinding activation on the physical and chemical properties and react...In order to realize the full resource utilization of ferronickel slag(FNS)in cement-based materials,this paper studied the influences of mechanical grinding activation on the physical and chemical properties and reactivity of ferrous extraction tailing of nickel slag(FETNS).Four grinding processes of 5,10,20 and 30 min were set up to evaluate the influence of grinding process on the physical and chemical properties of FETNS with the aid of BET,XRD,Rietveld analysis and particle size distribution.The cement-FETNS composite cementitious material was prepared by replacing cement with 0%,10%,15%,20%,25%and 30%FETNS.The influence of FETNS fineness and content on the properties of composite cementitious system were characterized by mechanical properties,reaction products,early hydration process and pore structure characteristics.The results show that the grinding process can effectively improve the pozzolanic activity of FETNS.The compressive strength of FETNS-M_(30)paste is higher than that of FETNS-M_(5) paste in the early and late stages,and the later strength is higher than that of the baseline group when the content of FETNS-M_(30)is 10%-25%.The pozzolanic activity of FETNS-M_(30)powder is significantly improved and higher than that of FETNS-M_(5) powder.Under the same content,the Ca/Si ratio of C-S-H gel in FETNS-M_(30)paste is small,and the degree of silicate polymerization is higher.When the FETNS-M_(30)content is 10%,the proportions of favorable pores d<50 nm(harmless pores and less-harmful pores)of FETNS-M_(5) paste and FETNS-M_(30)paste is 95.3%and 95.4%,respectively,indicating a denser pore structure of the FETNS-M_(30)paste.展开更多
The rice husk ash （ RHA） and silica （ Si02） nanoparticles are prepared from rice husk charcoal （RHC） by the methods of ventilated calcining and chemical precipitation, respectively, to remove the residual carbon...The rice husk ash （ RHA） and silica （ Si02） nanoparticles are prepared from rice husk charcoal （RHC） by the methods of ventilated calcining and chemical precipitation, respectively, to remove the residual carbon which is harmful to cement composites. The structures and morphologies of these products are investigated by the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning/ transmission electron microscopy and N2 adsorption- desorption analyzer. The results show that the as-produced RHA and Si02 nanoparticles exist in amorphous phase without residual carbon, and exhibit porous structures with specific surface areas of 170.19 and 248. 67 m2 /g , respectively. The micro particles of RHA are aggregated by numerous loosely packed Si02 gel particles with the diameter of 50 to 100 nm. The Si02 nanoparticles are well dispersed with the average size of about 30 nm. Both the RHA and Si02 nanoparticles can significantly reduce the conductivity of saturated Ca（OH）2 solution and increase the early strength of the cement composites. They also exhibit high pozzolanic activity, indicating that they can be used as ecological nano mineral admixtures.展开更多
The high moisture content （80%） in the sewage dewatered sludge is the main obstacle to disposal and recycling. A chemical dewatering and stabilization/solidification （S/S） alternative for the sludge was developed,...The high moisture content （80%） in the sewage dewatered sludge is the main obstacle to disposal and recycling. A chemical dewatering and stabilization/solidification （S/S） alternative for the sludge was developed, using calcined aluminum salts （AS） as solidifier, and CaCl 2 , Na 2 SO 4 and CaSO 4 as accelerators, to enhance the mechanical compressibility making the landfill operation possible. The properties of the resultant matrixes were determined in terms of moisture contents, unconfined compressive strength, products of hydration, and toxicity characteristics. The results showed that AS exhibited a moderate pozzolanic activity, and the mortar AS 0 obtained with 5% AS and 10% CaSO 4 of AS by weight presented a moisture contents below 50%–60% and a compressive strength of （51.32 ± 2.9） kPa after 5–7 days of curing time, meeting the minimum requirement for sanitary landfill. The use of CaSO 4 obviously improved the S/S performance, causing higher strength level. X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and thermogravimetry- differential scanning calorimetry investigations revealed that a large amount of hydrates （viz., gismondine and CaCO 3 ） were present in solidified sludge, leading to the depletion of evaporable water and the enhancement of the strength. In addition, the toxicity characteristic leaching procedure （TCLP） and horizontal vibration （HJ 557-2009） leaching test were conducted to evaluate their environmental compatibility. It was found that the solidified products conformed to the toxicity characteristic criteria in China and could be safely disposed of in a sanitary landfill.展开更多
Volume instability of expansive soils due to moisture fluctuations is often disastrous,causing severe damages and distortions in the supported structures.It is,therefore,necessary to adequately improve the performance...Volume instability of expansive soils due to moisture fluctuations is often disastrous,causing severe damages and distortions in the supported structures.It is,therefore,necessary to adequately improve the performance of such soils that they can favorably fulfil the post-construction stability requirements.This can be achieved through chemical stabilization using additives such as lime,cement and fly ash.In this paper,suitability of such additives under various conditions and their mechanisms are reviewed in detail.It is observed that the stabilization process primarily involves hydration,cation exchange,flocculation and pozzolanic reactions.The degree of stabilization is controlled by several factors such as additive type,additive content,soil type,soil mineralogy,curing period,curing temperature,delay in compaction,pH of soil matrix,and molding water content,including presence of nano-silica,organic matter and sulfate compounds.Provision of nano-silica not only improves soil packing but also accelerates the pozzolanic reaction.However,presence of deleterious compounds such as sulfate or organic matter can turn the treated soils unfavorable at times even worser than the unstabilized ones.展开更多
The pozzolanic activity of coal gangue burned at different burning temperatures was investigated. The burned coal gangue was mixed with portland cement in different proportions （ 20% - 60% ）. The pozzolanic activity...The pozzolanic activity of coal gangue burned at different burning temperatures was investigated. The burned coal gangue was mixed with portland cement in different proportions （ 20% - 60% ）. The pozzolanic activity of coal gangue burned and the hydration products were examined, the compressive strengths of the pastes of the mixtures were tested, and the mechanism of the reaction was discussed. The experimental results slum, that the coal gangue burned at 750 ℃ has the optimum pozzolanic activity, and the burned coal ganguc with SiO2 and Al2 O3 is in an active form. When the coal gangue burned at 750℃ is mixed into portland cement, the content of calcium hydroxide in paste is significantly reduced, while the contents of hydrated calcium silk.ate and hydrated calcium aluminate are increased accordingly, hence resulting in the improvement of the microstructure of mortar. The compressive strength of cement paste decreases with increasing the content of burncd coal gangue. The decease in strength is small in the range of 20% - 30% coal gangue substitution and significant in 30%- 60% substitution.展开更多
The pozzolanic activity of nano-SiO2 and silica fume was comparatirely stndied by X-ray diffraction （ XRD ） , differential scanning calorimetry （DSC）, scanning electron micrascopy （SEM） and the compressive , bon...The pozzolanic activity of nano-SiO2 and silica fume was comparatirely stndied by X-ray diffraction （ XRD ） , differential scanning calorimetry （DSC）, scanning electron micrascopy （SEM） and the compressive , bond and bending streugths of hardened paste and concrete were also measured. Results indicate that the compressive strength development of the paste made from Ca（OH）2 and nano-SiO2, the reaction rate of Ca（ OH）2 with nano- SiO2 and the velocity of C-S-H gel formation from Ca （ OH）2 with nano-SiO2 showed marked increases over those of Ca（ OH）2 with silica fume. Furthermore, the bond strength at the interface between aggregate and hardened cement paste, and the bending strength of concrete incorporated with 3% .NS increased more than those with SF, especially at early ages. To sum up, the pozzolanic activity of nano-SiO2 was much greater than that of silica fume. The results suggest that with a small amount of nano-SiO2, the Ca（ OH）2 crystal at the interface between hardened cement paste and aggregate at early ages may be effectively absorbed in high performance concrete.展开更多
Electrolytic manganese residue （EMR） is generated from electrolytic manganese metal （EMM） indus- try, and its disposal is currently a serious problem in China. The EMR were calcined in the interval 100-900 ℃ to e...Electrolytic manganese residue （EMR） is generated from electrolytic manganese metal （EMM） indus- try, and its disposal is currently a serious problem in China. The EMR were calcined in the interval 100-900 ℃ to enhance their pozzolanic activity and characterized by the differential thermal analysis-thermogravimetry （TG- DTA）, X-ray diffraction （XRD）, infra-red （IR） and chemical analysis techniques with the aim to correlate phase transitions and structural features with the pozzolanic activity of calcined EMR. From the phase analysis and compressive strength results, it is found that the EMR calcined within 700--800℃ had the best pozzolanic activity due to the decomposition of poorly-crystallized CaSO4 under the reducing ambient created by the decomposition of （NH4）2SO4. The appearance of reactive CaO mainly contributes to the good pozzolanic activity of EMR cal- cined within 700--800℃. The crystallinity of MnaO4 increases leading an unfavourable effect on the pozzolanic behaviour of EMR calcined at 900℃. The developed pozzolanic material containing 30% （mass fraction） EMR possesses compressive strength properties at a level similar to 42.5# normal Portland cement, in the range of 41.5--50.5 MPa. Besides, leaching results show that EMR blend cement pastes have excellent effect on the solidi- fication of heavy metals.展开更多
This study deals with the recycling of carbon steel slag (CSS) to produce self-consolidating concrete (SCC). Since the chemical composition of CSS is similar to that of Portland cement or blast furnace slag (BFS), it ...This study deals with the recycling of carbon steel slag (CSS) to produce self-consolidating concrete (SCC). Since the chemical composition of CSS is similar to that of Portland cement or blast furnace slag (BFS), it is expected to behave similarly. In the current study, the pozzolanic activity index of CSS is examined. Furthermore, the use of CSS as a pozzolanic material to partially replace Portland cement in the production of SCC is tested. We designed concrete mixtures with different water-tocementitious material ratios (w/cm) keeping water and superplasticizer (SP) contents constant. Results showed that the design and performance of all the concrete mixtures used in this investigation were comparable to those of SCC and high performance concrete (HPC). However, compared to ordinary plain concrete (OPC), the additional CSS content increases the setting time. In the CSS mixtures set for 90 d, compressive strengths of 86%, 134% and 121% were attained as compared to the control concrete; the corresponding w/cm ratios were 0.28, 0.32 and 0.40, respectively. Verifying the soundness of the SCC for meeting the criteria for HPC, the ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) of CSS was found to be comparable to that of ordinary concrete. In conclusion, the recycling of CSS can be advantageously employed in the production of SCC.展开更多
The influences of nano silica (NS) on the hydration and microstructure development of steam cured cement high volume fly ash (40 wt%, CHVFA) system were investigated. The compressive strength of mortars was tested wit...The influences of nano silica (NS) on the hydration and microstructure development of steam cured cement high volume fly ash (40 wt%, CHVFA) system were investigated. The compressive strength of mortars was tested with different NS dosage from 0 to 4%. Results show that the compressive strength is dramatically improved with the increase of NS content up to 3%, and decreases with further increase of NS content (e g, at 4%). Then X?ray diffraction (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry-thermogravimetry (DSCTG), scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy disperse spectroscopy (EDS), mercury intrusion porosimeter (MIP) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) were used to analyze the mechanism. The results reveal that the addition of NS accelerates the hydration of cement and fly ash, decreases the porosity and the content of calcium hydroxide (CH) and increases the polymerization degree of C-S-H thus enhancing the compressive strength of mortars. The interfacial transition zone (ITZ) of CHVFA mortars is also significantly improved by the addition ofNS, embodying in the decrease of Ca/Si ratio and CH enrichment of ITZ.展开更多
Phosphorous slag （PHS）, ground granulated blast-furnace slag （GGBS） and fly ash （FA） were used as replacements of Portland cement to modify the microstruc^xe of recycled aggregate concrete （RAC）. A new manufac...Phosphorous slag （PHS）, ground granulated blast-furnace slag （GGBS） and fly ash （FA） were used as replacements of Portland cement to modify the microstruc^xe of recycled aggregate concrete （RAC）. A new manufacturing method named ＂W3T4＂ was proposed to improve the performances of interracial transition zone （ITZ） between recycled aggregate and mortar. The mechanical properties and the durability of RAC were tested, which show that this new manufacturing method improves the properties of RAC, and the GGBS with finest size makes a great contribution to the performance of RAC due to its better filling effect and much earlier pozzolanic reaction. Combined with GGBS, the effects of PHS on the retardation of setting time can be alleviated and the synergistic effect helps to make a more compact RAC. For the RAC with 25% of the recycled aggregate （RA） replacement and 10% PHS ＋ 10% GGBS additives, the compressive strength increases by 25.4%, but the permeability decreases by 64.3% with respect to the reference concrete made with nature aggregates. The micro-mechanisms of these improvements were investigated by the scanning electron microscope （SEM）. The SEM images show that the new manufacturing method, adding superfine pozzolanic powders and super-plasticizer benefits, makes a much denser ITZ in RAC.展开更多
Phosphogypsum-based materials (PBM) were synthesized with varied phase compositions of phosphogypsum,portland cement and fly ash.Effects of fractal growth characteristics on physicochemical properties,pore structure,c...Phosphogypsum-based materials (PBM) were synthesized with varied phase compositions of phosphogypsum,portland cement and fly ash.Effects of fractal growth characteristics on physicochemical properties,pore structure,compressive strength,as well as the hydration behaviour and mineralogical conversion of mortars were examined by a multitechnological approach,including mercury intrusion porosimetry,rietved phase analysis,thremal analysis,calorimetry and Fourier transforminfrared spectroscopy analysis.Expermental results indicate that the specimens cured with mosite resulted in higher strength and lower porosity compared with those cured in the drying chamber.In addition,a more complicated course of the aluminate and silicate reactions during the hydration process has been published,with the hydration products mainly consisting of calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H),portlandite,ettringite,hemicarbonate,monocarboaluminate,calcite,quartz,a mixed AFm passed with carbonate,and hydroxide.After all,the nucleation process is a reaction that can be defined as a solid,liquid and gaseous phases that goes through the four stages of materialization mixing and modification,i e,hydration of low calcium content,secondary hydration,high calcium condensation and geoplymensation,respectively.The rupture,recombination,polymerization reactions of Si-O,Ca-O,Al-O bonds contribute to the nucleation mechanism that serves as the formation of C-S-H in hydration products.展开更多
The assessment of magnesium sulphate attack on concretes containing rice husk ash （RHA, 20wt% of the cementitious materials） with various average particle sizes was investigated. The total cementitious materials wer...The assessment of magnesium sulphate attack on concretes containing rice husk ash （RHA, 20wt% of the cementitious materials） with various average particle sizes was investigated. The total cementitious materials were 390 kg and the water-to-binder ratio （W/B） was 0.53 for all mixtures. Specimens were initially cured in water for 7 d and then immersed in the 3wt% magnesium sulphate solution for up to 111 d of exposure. The specimens were subjected to drying-wetting cycles to accelerate sulphate attack. In addition to the visual monitoring of the specimens, the concrete specimens were subsequently tested for compressive strength, dynamic modulus of elasticity, and length and mass changes. The results show that the specimens exposed to sulphate attack exhibit higher strength and dynamic modulus than those kept in water. The length change is negligible and can be attributed to the normal swelling of concrete. On the other hand, concretes suffers mass loss and surface spalling and softening; the fine RHA-concrete results in a better resistance. For the accelerated sulphate attack method used in this study, mass change and visual monitoring are recommended for assessing the deterioration degree and the effectiveness of supplementary cementitious materials to resist sulphate attack.展开更多
The aim of this study was to develop a technique for the complete recycling of concrete based on microwave heating of surface modification coarse aggregate (SMCA) with only inorganic materials such as cement and pozzo...The aim of this study was to develop a technique for the complete recycling of concrete based on microwave heating of surface modification coarse aggregate (SMCA) with only inorganic materials such as cement and pozzolanic materials (silica fume, fly ash). The mechanical properties of SMCA, which was produced using original coarse aggregate (OCA) and inorganic admixtures, as well as its separation from the cement matrix and recovery performance were quantitatively assessed. The experimental results showed that micro structural reinforcement of the interfacial transition zone, which is a weak part of concrete, by coating the surface of the OCA with cement and admixtures such as pozzolanic materials can help suppress the occurrence of micro-cracks and improve the mechanical performance of the OCA. Microwave heating was observed to cause micro-cracking and hydrate decomposition. Increasing the void volume and weakening the hydrated cement paste led to the effective recovery of recycled coarse aggregate.展开更多
To analyse the self-healing capacities in terms of mechanical performance of the pozzolanic materials,such as,fly ash,metakaolin and silica fume and crystalline admixtures.Pre-cracked concrete cubes with about 0.05 mm...To analyse the self-healing capacities in terms of mechanical performance of the pozzolanic materials,such as,fly ash,metakaolin and silica fume and crystalline admixtures.Pre-cracked concrete cubes with about 0.05 mm width were exposed to four different environmental conditions at different exposure times in order to determine the effect of temperature and water availability on the self-healing potential.After the exposure,the control and tested concrete cubes were evaluated for regained strength,void reduction,corrosion inhibition,damp proofing,relative impermeability and durability.The samples with SF10CA have better cementitious filling and low percentage of voids and water absorption.展开更多
Two kinds of activated ways are used to prepare activated coal gangue fine powder, one is calcining coal gangue at 800℃ （gangue A）, and the other is calcining coal gangue with a certain calcite at 800℃ （gangue B...Two kinds of activated ways are used to prepare activated coal gangue fine powder, one is calcining coal gangue at 800℃ （gangue A）, and the other is calcining coal gangue with a certain calcite at 800℃ （gangue B）. The experiment shows that strengths of blended cement mortar with coal gangue B are higher than that of blended cement with coal gangue A. Hydration of cements with the two kinds of activated coal gangue is investigated through a differential thermal analysis. The weight loss due to Ca（OH）2 decomposition of hydration products by differential thermal analysis/thermo gravimetric （DTA/TG） can be used to quantify the pozzolanic reaction. A new method based on the composition of hydration cement is proposed to determine the degree of pozzolanic reaction. The results obtained suggest that the degree of pozzolanic reaction of gangue B is faster than that of gangue A.展开更多
文摘Since last two decades,the Portland Pozzolane Cement(PPC)is extensively used in structural concrete.But,till to date,a few literature is available on bond strength of concrete using PPC mixes.There are many literatures available on bond strength of concrete mixes using Ordinary Portland Cement(OPC).Hence,a comparative study was conducted on bond strength between OPC and PPC mixes.In the present investigation,total 24 samples consisting of M20,M35 and M50 grades of concrete and 16 and 25 mm diameter of TMT bar were tested for 7 and 28 days.The pullout bond test was conducted on each specimen as per IS:2770-1967/1997[1]and the results were observed at 0.25 mm slip at loaded end called as critical bond stress and at maximum bond load called as maximum bond stress.It was observed that the critical bond strength of PPC mixes is 10%higher than OPC mixes.Whereas,marginal improvement was noticed in maximum bond strength of PPC mixes.Hence,based on these findings,it could be concluded that development length for PPC mixes could be reduced by 10%as compared with same grade of OPC mixes.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52178216)the Gansu Provincial Science and Technology Programme(No.23JRRA813)。
文摘The effects of calcination temperature and mechanical ball milling on the physicochemical properties of electrolytic manganese residue(EMR),mineral phase transition,pozzolanic activity,and pore structure were studied.The experimental results show that the strength activity index(SAI)of 20%EMR mixed mortar at 28 days is 90.54%,95.40%,and 90.73%,respectively,after pretreatment with EMR at 800℃calcined for 3,5,and 8 min.This is mainly attributed to the high temperature decomposition of gypsum dihydrate to form activated calcium oxide.In addition,high temperature and mechanical force destroys the Si-O chemical bond and promotes the formation of calcium silicate gel structure.Due to the existence of a large number of gypsum phases in EMR mixed mortar,a large number of ettringite,C-S-H,aluminosilicate,C-A-S-H,and AFm are formed,which strongly verifies the volcanic activity of EMR.The leaching test shows that high temperature calcination has a significant effect on the stabilization of NH_(3)-N.However,the curing effect of Mn^(2+)is significant only in the calcination at 1000℃,but both Mn^(2+)and NH_(3)-N in the calcined EMR are higher than the emission standard.The encapsulation effect of EMR composite mortar provided by hydration products,and the buffering capacity of the Si-Al system for solidification of heavy metals and strong alkalis are conducive to the stability of Mn^(2+)and NH_(3)-N.After the EMR mixed mortar is aged for 3 days,Mn and NH_(3)-N are completely lower than the emission standard.In general,the EMR mixed mortar can meet the requirements for green building use.
基金sponsored by National Key R&D Program of China (No. 2021YFC1523403)Guangxi Key Technologies R&D Program (No. AB22080102)+1 种基金Shanxi Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Science and Technology Program (No. 208141400241)Special Key Project of Chongqing Technology Innovation and Application Development (No. CSTB2022TIAD-KPX0095)。
文摘Natural hydraulic lime(NHL) has garnered increasing attention for its sustainable and suitable performance in the field of historical building restoration. However, the prolonged hardening time and sluggish hydration rate of NHL infiuence the workability, strength development, and durability of construction structures in which it is used. In this study, nano-metakaolin(NMK) was applied as a highly reactive supplementary cementitious material(SCM) for NHL-based mortars to enhance their properties with various ratios. Meanwhile, the effects of NMK and its related enhancement mechanism on the physical properties and chemical structures of NHL composites were systematically investigated, mainly involving the modifications in their microstructure, chemical composition, and C-S-H structure. Results demonstrated that NMK-modified samples showed distinct and superior properties to pure NHL sample, such as shorter initial/final setting times(15.1%–49.1%, 27.1%–50.0%), and higher compactness(67.8%–81.4%, 38.1%–44.8%),lower shrinkage(25.0%–56.3%, 12.5%–25.0%), enhanced compressive strength(404.5%–546.0%, 180.8%–354.1%) and fiexural strength(227.5%–351.1%, 59.9%–125.7%) for both early and late curing times(7 and28 days). The inclusion of NMK not only acts as a fine filler, but also promotes NHL's hydrate rate by its super high pozzolanic activity, thus optimizing the pore structures and increasing the content and the average silicate chain length of hydration gel in NHL. Overall, this study can contribute to a deeper understanding of the enhancement mechanism of NMK on the physical properties and chemical structures of NHL from a meso/microscopic perspective, with a view to broadening NHL's potential applications.
基金Funded by the Science and Technology Program of Gansu Province(No.25CXGA070)。
文摘To investigate the feasibility of applying electrolytic manganese residue(EMR)in cementitious materials,an approach combining high-temperature activation(200,400,600,800 and 1000℃)and mechanical grinding(5 min)was adopted to stimulate the EMR activity.We analyzed the effect of calcination temperature on the performance of EMR with the aid of X-ray diffraction(XRD),specific surface area test(BET)and pozzolanic activity test,explored the effects of EMR activation temperature and content(0%,10%,15% and 20%)on the setting time,soundness,drying shrinkage,compressive strength,hydration products of cement-EMR mixed slurry,and assessed the effect of cement hydration on the solidification of harmful NH_(4)^(+)-N and Mn^(2+) in EMR.The research results show that high-temperature calcination can lead to the dehydration,decomposition or crystalline phase transformation of the inert sulfate and other substances in EMR,mechanical grinding can improve its particle distribution,and the coupling of the two can effectively enhance the pozzolanic activity of EMR.The decomposition and recombination of aluminum-silica phase at 800℃ optimized the EMR activity,and the strength activity index(SAI)of EMR at 28 d reached up to 95%.Appropriate calcination temperature and EMR content can ensure the workability of the mixed slurry,and when the EMR calcination temperature was 400-1000℃,the setting time of the mixed slurry under different EMR contents satisfied the specification requirements.When the calcination temperature was 600-1000℃ and EMR content was less than 20%,the soundness of the mixed slurry satisfied the specification requirements.The compressive strength of the mixed slurry increased and then decreased with the increase of activated EMR content,when the EMR content was 10%,the compressive strength of all specimens was optimal and higher than the baseline group;when the activation temperature was 800℃,the C-S-H gel in the mixed slurry interconnected with the rod-like Aft and blocked Ca(OH)_(2),and the 28 d compressive strength was increased by 14%compared with that of the baseline group.The solidification rate of Mn^(2+) in EMR by cement hydration was higher than 99%,and that of NH_(4)^(+)-N was higher than 97%.The leaching toxicity after solidification can meet the requirements of toxic emission.The results of the study may provide theoretical basis for the feasibility of the application of EMR in cementitious materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42302311)the ARC Discovery Project Program(Grant Nos.DP210100437 and DP230100126).
文摘Lime is widely used to modify clayey soils to enhance their physical and chemical properties,and lime-treated soil has become a key material in transportation infrastructure.Chemical reactions were identified through laboratory tests from field samples collected from the subgrade after 30 years of operation to understand its long-term performance evolution.Exchangeable calcium,carbonated calcium,and total calcium were quantified using ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid(EDTA)titration,gasometric analysis,and the strong acid extraction method,respectively.These measurements enabled the evaluation of calcium transformation during the pozzolanic reaction,providing a quantitative characterization of pozzolanic progression in the lime-treated clay matrix.Evolutions in pH,electrical conductivity,and salinity were also tracked.Mechanical performance was assessed through maximal shear modulus(Gmax)and unconfined compressive strength(UCS)tests.Then,the microstructure and mineral composition were analyzed via scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and X-ray diffraction(XRD).Furthermore,with an extended curing period,the pH,electrical conductivity,salinity,and exchangeable calcium content were found to decrease gradually.In contrast,the carbonation-related calcium content increased,and the clay mineral structures were significantly altered.The significant increase in Gmax and UCS is attributed to the formation of calcium-aluminate-silicate-hydrate(C-(A)-S-H)for pozzolanic and carbonation reactions where the clay mineral is involved.SEM reveals the curled edges of clay minerals and the formation of a 3D network.Additionally,XRD patterns further confirm the presence of increasing amounts of amorphous phases within the 2θrange of 15°–32°,indicating the progression of the pozzolanic reaction.
基金Funded by the Science and Technology Program of Gansu Province(Nos.25CXGA070,24JRRA213)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52468036,52178216,U21A20150)。
文摘In order to realize the full resource utilization of ferronickel slag(FNS)in cement-based materials,this paper studied the influences of mechanical grinding activation on the physical and chemical properties and reactivity of ferrous extraction tailing of nickel slag(FETNS).Four grinding processes of 5,10,20 and 30 min were set up to evaluate the influence of grinding process on the physical and chemical properties of FETNS with the aid of BET,XRD,Rietveld analysis and particle size distribution.The cement-FETNS composite cementitious material was prepared by replacing cement with 0%,10%,15%,20%,25%and 30%FETNS.The influence of FETNS fineness and content on the properties of composite cementitious system were characterized by mechanical properties,reaction products,early hydration process and pore structure characteristics.The results show that the grinding process can effectively improve the pozzolanic activity of FETNS.The compressive strength of FETNS-M_(30)paste is higher than that of FETNS-M_(5) paste in the early and late stages,and the later strength is higher than that of the baseline group when the content of FETNS-M_(30)is 10%-25%.The pozzolanic activity of FETNS-M_(30)powder is significantly improved and higher than that of FETNS-M_(5) powder.Under the same content,the Ca/Si ratio of C-S-H gel in FETNS-M_(30)paste is small,and the degree of silicate polymerization is higher.When the FETNS-M_(30)content is 10%,the proportions of favorable pores d<50 nm(harmless pores and less-harmful pores)of FETNS-M_(5) paste and FETNS-M_(30)paste is 95.3%and 95.4%,respectively,indicating a denser pore structure of the FETNS-M_(30)paste.
基金The Key Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51438003)the National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program)(No.2015CB655105)
文摘The rice husk ash （ RHA） and silica （ Si02） nanoparticles are prepared from rice husk charcoal （RHC） by the methods of ventilated calcining and chemical precipitation, respectively, to remove the residual carbon which is harmful to cement composites. The structures and morphologies of these products are investigated by the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning/ transmission electron microscopy and N2 adsorption- desorption analyzer. The results show that the as-produced RHA and Si02 nanoparticles exist in amorphous phase without residual carbon, and exhibit porous structures with specific surface areas of 170.19 and 248. 67 m2 /g , respectively. The micro particles of RHA are aggregated by numerous loosely packed Si02 gel particles with the diameter of 50 to 100 nm. The Si02 nanoparticles are well dispersed with the average size of about 30 nm. Both the RHA and Si02 nanoparticles can significantly reduce the conductivity of saturated Ca（OH）2 solution and increase the early strength of the cement composites. They also exhibit high pozzolanic activity, indicating that they can be used as ecological nano mineral admixtures.
基金supported by the Science and Technol- ogy Commission of Shanghai Municipality (No. 08DZ 1202802, 09DZ 1204105)
文摘The high moisture content （80%） in the sewage dewatered sludge is the main obstacle to disposal and recycling. A chemical dewatering and stabilization/solidification （S/S） alternative for the sludge was developed, using calcined aluminum salts （AS） as solidifier, and CaCl 2 , Na 2 SO 4 and CaSO 4 as accelerators, to enhance the mechanical compressibility making the landfill operation possible. The properties of the resultant matrixes were determined in terms of moisture contents, unconfined compressive strength, products of hydration, and toxicity characteristics. The results showed that AS exhibited a moderate pozzolanic activity, and the mortar AS 0 obtained with 5% AS and 10% CaSO 4 of AS by weight presented a moisture contents below 50%–60% and a compressive strength of （51.32 ± 2.9） kPa after 5–7 days of curing time, meeting the minimum requirement for sanitary landfill. The use of CaSO 4 obviously improved the S/S performance, causing higher strength level. X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and thermogravimetry- differential scanning calorimetry investigations revealed that a large amount of hydrates （viz., gismondine and CaCO 3 ） were present in solidified sludge, leading to the depletion of evaporable water and the enhancement of the strength. In addition, the toxicity characteristic leaching procedure （TCLP） and horizontal vibration （HJ 557-2009） leaching test were conducted to evaluate their environmental compatibility. It was found that the solidified products conformed to the toxicity characteristic criteria in China and could be safely disposed of in a sanitary landfill.
文摘Volume instability of expansive soils due to moisture fluctuations is often disastrous,causing severe damages and distortions in the supported structures.It is,therefore,necessary to adequately improve the performance of such soils that they can favorably fulfil the post-construction stability requirements.This can be achieved through chemical stabilization using additives such as lime,cement and fly ash.In this paper,suitability of such additives under various conditions and their mechanisms are reviewed in detail.It is observed that the stabilization process primarily involves hydration,cation exchange,flocculation and pozzolanic reactions.The degree of stabilization is controlled by several factors such as additive type,additive content,soil type,soil mineralogy,curing period,curing temperature,delay in compaction,pH of soil matrix,and molding water content,including presence of nano-silica,organic matter and sulfate compounds.Provision of nano-silica not only improves soil packing but also accelerates the pozzolanic reaction.However,presence of deleterious compounds such as sulfate or organic matter can turn the treated soils unfavorable at times even worser than the unstabilized ones.
基金Funded by Social Development Plan in Science and Technologyof Jiangsu Province (No.BS2006033)
文摘The pozzolanic activity of coal gangue burned at different burning temperatures was investigated. The burned coal gangue was mixed with portland cement in different proportions （ 20% - 60% ）. The pozzolanic activity of coal gangue burned and the hydration products were examined, the compressive strengths of the pastes of the mixtures were tested, and the mechanism of the reaction was discussed. The experimental results slum, that the coal gangue burned at 750 ℃ has the optimum pozzolanic activity, and the burned coal ganguc with SiO2 and Al2 O3 is in an active form. When the coal gangue burned at 750℃ is mixed into portland cement, the content of calcium hydroxide in paste is significantly reduced, while the contents of hydrated calcium silk.ate and hydrated calcium aluminate are increased accordingly, hence resulting in the improvement of the microstructure of mortar. The compressive strength of cement paste decreases with increasing the content of burncd coal gangue. The decease in strength is small in the range of 20% - 30% coal gangue substitution and significant in 30%- 60% substitution.
基金Funded bythe Center of Science Research, Zhejiang Universityof Technology of China
文摘The pozzolanic activity of nano-SiO2 and silica fume was comparatirely stndied by X-ray diffraction （ XRD ） , differential scanning calorimetry （DSC）, scanning electron micrascopy （SEM） and the compressive , bond and bending streugths of hardened paste and concrete were also measured. Results indicate that the compressive strength development of the paste made from Ca（OH）2 and nano-SiO2, the reaction rate of Ca（ OH）2 with nano- SiO2 and the velocity of C-S-H gel formation from Ca （ OH）2 with nano-SiO2 showed marked increases over those of Ca（ OH）2 with silica fume. Furthermore, the bond strength at the interface between aggregate and hardened cement paste, and the bending strength of concrete incorporated with 3% .NS increased more than those with SF, especially at early ages. To sum up, the pozzolanic activity of nano-SiO2 was much greater than that of silica fume. The results suggest that with a small amount of nano-SiO2, the Ca（ OH）2 crystal at the interface between hardened cement paste and aggregate at early ages may be effectively absorbed in high performance concrete.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51104008 and 51034008)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Funded Project(No.20100480202)+1 种基金the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China (No.20100006120010)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.FRF-TP-12- 026A)
文摘Electrolytic manganese residue （EMR） is generated from electrolytic manganese metal （EMM） indus- try, and its disposal is currently a serious problem in China. The EMR were calcined in the interval 100-900 ℃ to enhance their pozzolanic activity and characterized by the differential thermal analysis-thermogravimetry （TG- DTA）, X-ray diffraction （XRD）, infra-red （IR） and chemical analysis techniques with the aim to correlate phase transitions and structural features with the pozzolanic activity of calcined EMR. From the phase analysis and compressive strength results, it is found that the EMR calcined within 700--800℃ had the best pozzolanic activity due to the decomposition of poorly-crystallized CaSO4 under the reducing ambient created by the decomposition of （NH4）2SO4. The appearance of reactive CaO mainly contributes to the good pozzolanic activity of EMR cal- cined within 700--800℃. The crystallinity of MnaO4 increases leading an unfavourable effect on the pozzolanic behaviour of EMR calcined at 900℃. The developed pozzolanic material containing 30% （mass fraction） EMR possesses compressive strength properties at a level similar to 42.5# normal Portland cement, in the range of 41.5--50.5 MPa. Besides, leaching results show that EMR blend cement pastes have excellent effect on the solidi- fication of heavy metals.
基金Project supported by the Taiwan National Science Council (No. NSC-98-0410)
文摘This study deals with the recycling of carbon steel slag (CSS) to produce self-consolidating concrete (SCC). Since the chemical composition of CSS is similar to that of Portland cement or blast furnace slag (BFS), it is expected to behave similarly. In the current study, the pozzolanic activity index of CSS is examined. Furthermore, the use of CSS as a pozzolanic material to partially replace Portland cement in the production of SCC is tested. We designed concrete mixtures with different water-tocementitious material ratios (w/cm) keeping water and superplasticizer (SP) contents constant. Results showed that the design and performance of all the concrete mixtures used in this investigation were comparable to those of SCC and high performance concrete (HPC). However, compared to ordinary plain concrete (OPC), the additional CSS content increases the setting time. In the CSS mixtures set for 90 d, compressive strengths of 86%, 134% and 121% were attained as compared to the control concrete; the corresponding w/cm ratios were 0.28, 0.32 and 0.40, respectively. Verifying the soundness of the SCC for meeting the criteria for HPC, the ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) of CSS was found to be comparable to that of ordinary concrete. In conclusion, the recycling of CSS can be advantageously employed in the production of SCC.
基金Funded by the “13th Five-Year” National Science and Technology Support Program of China(No.2016YFC0701003–05)the Science and Technology Support Program of Hubei Province(No.2015BAA084)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51378408)
文摘The influences of nano silica (NS) on the hydration and microstructure development of steam cured cement high volume fly ash (40 wt%, CHVFA) system were investigated. The compressive strength of mortars was tested with different NS dosage from 0 to 4%. Results show that the compressive strength is dramatically improved with the increase of NS content up to 3%, and decreases with further increase of NS content (e g, at 4%). Then X?ray diffraction (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry-thermogravimetry (DSCTG), scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy disperse spectroscopy (EDS), mercury intrusion porosimeter (MIP) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) were used to analyze the mechanism. The results reveal that the addition of NS accelerates the hydration of cement and fly ash, decreases the porosity and the content of calcium hydroxide (CH) and increases the polymerization degree of C-S-H thus enhancing the compressive strength of mortars. The interfacial transition zone (ITZ) of CHVFA mortars is also significantly improved by the addition ofNS, embodying in the decrease of Ca/Si ratio and CH enrichment of ITZ.
基金Project(51178417)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2012R10025)supported by the Qianjiang Talent Plan of Zhejiang Province,China+2 种基金Project(2012HY006B)supported by the Marine Cross-Guide Research Funds of Zhejiang University,ChinaProject(2013FZA4015)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,ChinaProject supported by the Department of Construction of Zhejiang Province,China
文摘Phosphorous slag （PHS）, ground granulated blast-furnace slag （GGBS） and fly ash （FA） were used as replacements of Portland cement to modify the microstruc^xe of recycled aggregate concrete （RAC）. A new manufacturing method named ＂W3T4＂ was proposed to improve the performances of interracial transition zone （ITZ） between recycled aggregate and mortar. The mechanical properties and the durability of RAC were tested, which show that this new manufacturing method improves the properties of RAC, and the GGBS with finest size makes a great contribution to the performance of RAC due to its better filling effect and much earlier pozzolanic reaction. Combined with GGBS, the effects of PHS on the retardation of setting time can be alleviated and the synergistic effect helps to make a more compact RAC. For the RAC with 25% of the recycled aggregate （RA） replacement and 10% PHS ＋ 10% GGBS additives, the compressive strength increases by 25.4%, but the permeability decreases by 64.3% with respect to the reference concrete made with nature aggregates. The micro-mechanisms of these improvements were investigated by the scanning electron microscope （SEM）. The SEM images show that the new manufacturing method, adding superfine pozzolanic powders and super-plasticizer benefits, makes a much denser ITZ in RAC.
文摘Phosphogypsum-based materials (PBM) were synthesized with varied phase compositions of phosphogypsum,portland cement and fly ash.Effects of fractal growth characteristics on physicochemical properties,pore structure,compressive strength,as well as the hydration behaviour and mineralogical conversion of mortars were examined by a multitechnological approach,including mercury intrusion porosimetry,rietved phase analysis,thremal analysis,calorimetry and Fourier transforminfrared spectroscopy analysis.Expermental results indicate that the specimens cured with mosite resulted in higher strength and lower porosity compared with those cured in the drying chamber.In addition,a more complicated course of the aluminate and silicate reactions during the hydration process has been published,with the hydration products mainly consisting of calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H),portlandite,ettringite,hemicarbonate,monocarboaluminate,calcite,quartz,a mixed AFm passed with carbonate,and hydroxide.After all,the nucleation process is a reaction that can be defined as a solid,liquid and gaseous phases that goes through the four stages of materialization mixing and modification,i e,hydration of low calcium content,secondary hydration,high calcium condensation and geoplymensation,respectively.The rupture,recombination,polymerization reactions of Si-O,Ca-O,Al-O bonds contribute to the nucleation mechanism that serves as the formation of C-S-H in hydration products.
文摘The assessment of magnesium sulphate attack on concretes containing rice husk ash （RHA, 20wt% of the cementitious materials） with various average particle sizes was investigated. The total cementitious materials were 390 kg and the water-to-binder ratio （W/B） was 0.53 for all mixtures. Specimens were initially cured in water for 7 d and then immersed in the 3wt% magnesium sulphate solution for up to 111 d of exposure. The specimens were subjected to drying-wetting cycles to accelerate sulphate attack. In addition to the visual monitoring of the specimens, the concrete specimens were subsequently tested for compressive strength, dynamic modulus of elasticity, and length and mass changes. The results show that the specimens exposed to sulphate attack exhibit higher strength and dynamic modulus than those kept in water. The length change is negligible and can be attributed to the normal swelling of concrete. On the other hand, concretes suffers mass loss and surface spalling and softening; the fine RHA-concrete results in a better resistance. For the accelerated sulphate attack method used in this study, mass change and visual monitoring are recommended for assessing the deterioration degree and the effectiveness of supplementary cementitious materials to resist sulphate attack.
文摘The aim of this study was to develop a technique for the complete recycling of concrete based on microwave heating of surface modification coarse aggregate (SMCA) with only inorganic materials such as cement and pozzolanic materials (silica fume, fly ash). The mechanical properties of SMCA, which was produced using original coarse aggregate (OCA) and inorganic admixtures, as well as its separation from the cement matrix and recovery performance were quantitatively assessed. The experimental results showed that micro structural reinforcement of the interfacial transition zone, which is a weak part of concrete, by coating the surface of the OCA with cement and admixtures such as pozzolanic materials can help suppress the occurrence of micro-cracks and improve the mechanical performance of the OCA. Microwave heating was observed to cause micro-cracking and hydrate decomposition. Increasing the void volume and weakening the hydrated cement paste led to the effective recovery of recycled coarse aggregate.
文摘To analyse the self-healing capacities in terms of mechanical performance of the pozzolanic materials,such as,fly ash,metakaolin and silica fume and crystalline admixtures.Pre-cracked concrete cubes with about 0.05 mm width were exposed to four different environmental conditions at different exposure times in order to determine the effect of temperature and water availability on the self-healing potential.After the exposure,the control and tested concrete cubes were evaluated for regained strength,void reduction,corrosion inhibition,damp proofing,relative impermeability and durability.The samples with SF10CA have better cementitious filling and low percentage of voids and water absorption.
基金supported by the Opening Project of State Key Laboratory of Green Building Materials (Grant No.GBM-08-KF105)the Engineering Research Center of Railway Environmental Vibration and Noise, Ministry of Education (Grant No.01306020)
文摘Two kinds of activated ways are used to prepare activated coal gangue fine powder, one is calcining coal gangue at 800℃ （gangue A）, and the other is calcining coal gangue with a certain calcite at 800℃ （gangue B）. The experiment shows that strengths of blended cement mortar with coal gangue B are higher than that of blended cement with coal gangue A. Hydration of cements with the two kinds of activated coal gangue is investigated through a differential thermal analysis. The weight loss due to Ca（OH）2 decomposition of hydration products by differential thermal analysis/thermo gravimetric （DTA/TG） can be used to quantify the pozzolanic reaction. A new method based on the composition of hydration cement is proposed to determine the degree of pozzolanic reaction. The results obtained suggest that the degree of pozzolanic reaction of gangue B is faster than that of gangue A.
