scholarly journals Microstructural Features of Freezing and Thawing-Creep Damages for Concrete Mixed with Fly Ash

Geofluids ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Bing Li ◽  
Lian-ying Zhang ◽  
Ming Li ◽  
Hai Pu ◽  
Chao Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Pore Structure ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Freezing And Thawing ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Ductile Fractures ◽  
Brittle Fractures ◽  
Morphology Characteristics ◽  
Fracture Features ◽  
Degree Of Fragmentation

The macroscopic morphology characteristics, pore structure characteristics, and microfracture morphology of concrete with fly ash subjected to the freeze-thaw-creep effect were analyzed via scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results revealed that the macrosection of a specimen subjected to freeze-thaw cycling evolves from a regular to an irregular morphology in which the degree of fragmentation increases. Four specimen pore structure types characterized by single holes, nonconnected hole clusters, connected hole clusters, and fly ash holes, respectively, were identified. The microfracture morphology of the concrete was found to include five types of brittle fractures—river, step, cascade, hemispherical, and irregular patterns—and two types of ductile fractures—dimple and peak forest patterns. Two sets of experiments in which (1) the fly ash content ( m = 35 % ) was kept constant and the number of freeze-thaw cycles increased, and (2) the number of freeze-thaw cycles ( n = 120 ) was kept constant, and the fly ash content was increased were carried out. In both cases, the number of connected hole clusters increased and a surrounding skeleton structure with a needle filamentous or flaky appearance was produced. In addition, the degree of deterioration of the pore structure increased and the fracture features changed from brittle to ductile.

scholarly journals Freeze–Thaw Resistance and Air-Void Analysis of Concrete with Recycled Glass–Pozzolan Using X-ray Micro-Tomography

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 154
Author(s):  
Marija Krstic ◽  
Julio F. Davalos ◽  
Emanuele Rossi ◽  
Stefan C. Figueiredo ◽  
Oguzhan Copuroglu
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Pore Structure ◽  
The United States ◽  
Adsorption Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Void System ◽  
Spatial Parameters ◽  
Micro Tomography ◽  
Air Void

Recent studies have shown promising potential for using Glass Pozzolan (GP) as an alternative supplementary cementitious material (SCM) due to the scarcity of fly ash and slag in the United States. However, comprehensive studies on the freeze–thaw (FT) resistance and air void system of mixtures containing GP are lacking. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate GP’s effect on FT resistance and characterize mixtures with different GP contents, both macro- and microscopically. In this study, six concrete mixes were considered: Three mixes with 20%, 30% and 40% GP as cement replacements and two other comparable mixes with 30% fly ash and 40% slag, as well as a mix with 100% Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) as a reference. Concrete samples were prepared, cured and tested according to the ASTM standards for accelerated FT resistance for 1000 cycles and corresponding dynamic modulus of elasticity (Ed). All the samples showed minimal deterioration and scaling and high F/T resistance with a durability factor of over 90%. The relationships among FT resistance parameters, air-pressured method measurements of fresh concretes and air void analysis parameters of hardened concretes were examined in this study. X-ray micro-tomography (micro-CT scan) was used to evaluate micro-cracks development after 1000 freeze–thaw cycles and to determine spatial parameters of air voids in the concretes. Pore structure properties obtained from mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) and N2 adsorption method showed refined pore structure for higher cement replacement with GP, indicating more gel formation (C-S-H) which was verified by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA).

scholarly journals Influence of Fly Ash From Co-Combustion of Coal and Biomass on Scaling Resistance of Concrete / Wpływ Popiołu Lotnego Ze Współspalania Wegla I Biomasy Na Odpornosc Betonu Na Powierzchniowe Łuszczenie

2010 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 239-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Kosior-Kazberuk ◽  
D. Józwiak-Niedzwiedzka
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Hard Coal ◽  
Freezing And Thawing ◽  
Air Voids ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Industrial Utilization ◽  
Concrete Production ◽  
Fly Ash Utilization

Abstract Industrial utilization of fly ash from various kinds of fuel plays an important role in the environmentally clean and cost effective power production. The primary market for fly ash utilization is as a pozzolanic addition in concrete production. The paper concerns the concretes containing fly ash called Fly Ash from Biomass (FAB) from co-combustion of hard coal and wood biomass (wood chips). Characterization of the fly ash was carried on by means of X-ray diffractometry and E-SEM/EDS analysis. The results of laboratory studies undertaken to evaluate the influence of FAB on concrete resistance to surface scaling due to cyclic freezing and thawing in the presence of NaCl solution were presented. The tests were carried out for concretes containing up to 25% of fly ash related to cement mass. Additionally, the microstructure of air-voids was described. It was concluded that the FAB has significant effect on concrete freeze/thaw durability. The replacement of cement by fly ash from co-combustion progressively transformed the concrete microstructure into less resistant against freeze/thaw cycles and excessive dosage (over 15%) may dangerously increase the scaling.

Estimating the Importance Degree of Influence Factors on Concrete Durability Based on Rough Set Theory

2014 ◽  
Vol 988 ◽  
pp. 191-194
Author(s):  
Xiao Ping Su ◽  
Hao Yue Sun
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Set Theory ◽  
Rough Set ◽  
Loss Rate ◽  
Elasticity Modulus ◽  
Rough Set Theory ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Concrete Durability ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Air Content

Under the saline soil environment in the western area of Jilin Province, the concrete durability is affected by a lot of factors, which include wet-dry cycles, freeze-thaw cycles, wet-dry and freeze-thaw cycles, salt soaking time, salts concentration, fly-ash content, air content. These factors impact on the durability of concrete is uncertain, and there may be a problem of duplicate action, with some roughness characteristics. In this article, the rough set theory is used to analyze the degree that these seven factors affect the concrete durability, and to calculate weights. In this article, the loss rate of dynamic elasticity modulus is looked as the evaluation index of concrete durability. The results show that: the importance degrees of 7 factors influencing the loss rate of concrete dynamic elasticity modulus in order are: wet-dry and freeze-thaw cycles > wet-dry cycle > freeze-thaw cycles > multiple salts concentration > air content > long-term soak > fly-ash content.

Study on the Freezing Resistance of HFCC

2011 ◽  
Vol 308-310 ◽  
pp. 2555-2559
Author(s):  
Hong Mei Ai ◽  
Pu Guang Lu ◽  
Jun Ying Bai ◽  
Jing Jing Wei
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Compression Strength ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Freezing Resistance ◽  
Cycle Times ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Thaw Cycle ◽  
Freeze Thaw Cycle ◽  
Binder Ratio ◽  
Water Binder Ratio

To the High fly-ash content concrete(abbreviated HFCC) whose fly-ash adding amount is 50%~70%, the influence of actual water-binder ratio, fly-ash content, quality of fly-ash and compression strength on the freezing resistance of HFCC were studied; The critical freeze-thaw cycle times in this paper involved with mass loss rate Wn=5% and relative dynamic elastic modulus P=60%, the relationship between the critical freeze-thaw cycle times and the 28d compression strength of HFCC was analyzed; To HFCC without air-entraining agent, the experiment results showed that the freezing resistance decreased with the increase of actual water-binder ratio, the increase of fly-ash content and the reduce of fly-ash quality. The freeze-thaw damage of HFCC dues to the freeze-thaw degradation results from surface denudation.

Evaluation of Type C Fly Ash in Cold In-Place Recycling

1997 ◽  
Vol 1583 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen A. Cross ◽  
David A. Young
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Field Test ◽  
Fatigue Behavior ◽  
Hydrated Lime ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Asphalt Emulsion ◽  
Moisture Sensitivity ◽  
Reclaimed Asphalt ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Type C

The Kansas Department of Transportation has developed an innovative method of rehabilitating low-volume pavements using cold in-place recycling (CIR) and Type C fly ash. Previous field test sections have indicated that fly ash improves constructability and moisture sensitivity. However, the same field test sections have exhibited increased cracking with increased fly ash content and a drop in pavement modulus with time. A laboratory study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of fly ash content on CIR. Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) was mixed with 3, 7, 11, and 15 percent Type C fly ash and the fatigue life, durability, freeze-thaw resistance, and thermal cracking potential of laboratory-compacted samples were evaluated. RAP mixed with asphalt emulsion and asphalt emulsion with hydrated lime were evaluated as well. The results indicated that 7 to 11 percent Type C fly ash provided optimal laboratory freeze-thaw and moisture sensitivity performance. Increasing the fly ash content resulted in a brittle fatigue behavior as well as an increased thermal fracture temperature. AASHTO T283 is recommended for selecting the optimum fly ash content.

Investigation of Durability of Wall Materials Concrete Prepared with Fly Ash

2012 ◽  
Vol 174-177 ◽  
pp. 657-661
Author(s):  
Jing Liang Xia ◽  
Zhuan Qin Wu ◽  
Ren Jie Shang ◽  
Bei Xing Li ◽  
Fang Xin Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Crack Resistance ◽  
Frost Resistance ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Freezing And Thawing ◽  
Cracking Resistance ◽  
Fly Ash Concrete ◽  
Wall Materials

Based on durability of fly ash concrete, the freezing and thawing, impermeability and cracking resistance of fly ash concrete were researched. The results show that the frost resistance of concrete was reduced, impermeability and crack resistance were improved with increasing the fly ash content.

scholarly journals Improvement of the Salinized Soil Properties of Fly Ash by Freeze-Thaw Cycles: An Impact Test Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 2908
Author(s):  
Zhuo Cheng ◽  
Gaohang Cui ◽  
Zheng Yang ◽  
Haohang Gang ◽  
Zening Gao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Internal Friction ◽  
Unconfined Compressive Strength ◽  
Saline Soil ◽  
Friction Angle ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Internal Friction Angle ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Salinized Soil

To explore the mechanism of the microstructural change in salinized soil under freeze-thaw cycles and the strength characteristics of subgrade salinized soil improved by fly ash, an unconfined compressive test, a triaxial shear test, and a scanning electron microscopy test were carried out using salinized soil samples with different fly ash contents along the Suihua to Daqing expressway in China. The results showed that after several freeze-thaw cycles, the unconfined compressive strength, triaxial shear strength, cohesion, and internal friction angle of saline soil showed a decreasing trend. With an increase in the fly ash content, the internal friction angle, cohesion, unconfined compressive strength, and shear strength of the improved saline soil first increased and then decreased. When the fly ash content was 15%, the mechanical indexes, such as cohesion and the internal friction angle, reached the maximum value. Microscopic test results showed that the freeze-thaw cycle will lead to an increase in the proportion of pores and cracks, an increase in the average pore size, and a loosening of the soil structure. The addition of fly ash can fill the soil pores, improve the microstructure of the soil, increase the cohesive force of the soil particles, and improve the overall strength of the soil. Fly ash (15%) can be added to subgrade soil in the process of subgrade construction in the Suihua-Daqing expressway area to improve the shear strength and the resistance to freezing and thawing cycles. These research results are conducive to promoting the comprehensive utilization of fly ash, improving the utilization rate of resources, and promoting sustainable development, thus providing a reference for the design and construction of saline soil roadbed engineering in seasonal frozen areas and the development and construction of saline land belts in seasonal and winter areas.

scholarly journals PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF CONCRETE WITH BIOFUEL COMBUSTION FLY ASH SUPPLEMENT

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (0) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Deividas Augutis ◽  
Džigita Nagrockienė
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Closed Porosity ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Materials Used

Materials used for the study: Portland cement CEM I 42,5 R, 0/4 fraction sand, 4/16 fraction gravel, biofuel fly ash, superplastizer ViscoCrete D187 (V) and water. Seven compositions of concrete were designed by replacing 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% and 30% of cement with biofuel fly ash. The article analyses the effect of biofuel fly ash content on the properties of concrete. Studies have shown that the increase of biofuel fly ash content up to 15% increases concrete density and compressive strengh after 28 days of curing, compressive strength, ultrasonic pulse velocity, closed porosity, concrete forecasted freeze-thaw cycles and decreases water absorbtion, open porosity.

Study on Adding Super Absorbent Polymer to Improve the Frost Resistance of Concrete

2014 ◽  
Vol 584-586 ◽  
pp. 960-963 ◽  
Author(s):  
De Zhi Wang ◽  
Yin Yan Zhang ◽  
Yun Fang Meng
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Pore Structure ◽  
Frost Resistance ◽  
Strength Loss ◽  
Internal Curing ◽  
Super Absorbent Polymer ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Absorbent Polymer

Internal curing was especially beneficial to improve concrete performance. The super absorbent polymer and fly ash were used in the concrete and the frost resistance of concrete was studied. The result indicated that the super absorbent polymer changed the pore structure, increased the quantity of the pore, decreased the strength loss 5-10% after 250 freeze-thaw cycles and improved the frost resistance of concrete.

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