scholarly journals Performance of GGBS Cement Concrete under Natural Carbonation and Accelerated Carbonation Exposure

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Jun Zhao ◽  
Eskinder Desta Shumuye ◽  
Zike Wang ◽  
Gashaw Assefa Bezabih
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Co2 Concentration ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Structures ◽  
Accelerated Carbonation ◽  
Cement Concrete ◽  
Carbonation Depth ◽  
Carbonation Resistance ◽  
Natural Carbonation ◽  
Exposure Conditions

One of the primary problems related to reinforced concrete structures is carbonation of concrete. In many cases, depth of carbonation on reinforced concrete structures is used to evaluate concrete service life. Factors that can substantially affect carbonation resistance of concrete are temperature, relative humidity, cement composition, concentration of external aggressive agents, quality of concrete, and depth of concrete cover. This paper investigates the effect of varying the proportions of blended Portland cement (ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS)) on mechanical and microstructural properties of concrete exposed to two different CO2 exposure conditions. Concrete cubes cast with OPC, and various percentages of GGBS (0%, 30%, 50%, and 70%) were subjected to natural (indoor) and accelerated carbonation exposure. The aim of this paper is to present the research findings and authenticate the literature results of carbonation by using GGBS cement in partial replacement of OPC. The concretes with OPC are compared to concretes with various percentages of GGBS, to assess the carbonation depth as well as rate of carbonation of GGBS-based concretes, under both accelerated carbonation and natural carbonation exposure conditions. Even though GGBS cement increases the carbonation depth, the results are not the same with different GGBS replacement percentages. A correlation is made between concrete samples exposed to 15 ± 2% carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration and those exposed to natural CO2 concentration. The results reveal that the products formed by carbonation are similar under both exposure conditions. The experimental tests also revealed that GGBS cement concrete has a lower carbonation resistance than OPC concrete, due to the consumption of portlandite by the pozzolanic reaction. The combination of 70% OPC and 30% GGBS behaved well enough with respect to accelerated carbonation exposure, the depth of carbonation being roughly equivalent to that of control group (100% OPC). The results also show that rate of carbonation becomes more sensitive as the percentage of GGBS replacement increases (binder ratio), rather than duration of curing. Concretes exposed to natural carbonation (indoor) achieved lower carbonation rates than those exposed to accelerated carbonation.

scholarly journals Improvement in Carbonation Resistance of Portland Cement Mortar Incorporating γ-Dicalcium Silicate

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhengxin Chen ◽  
Yunsu Lee ◽  
Hyeongkyu Cho ◽  
Hanseung Lee ◽  
Seungmin Lim
Keyword(s):  
Portland Cement ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
Cement Mortar ◽  
Dilution Effect ◽  
Dicalcium Silicate ◽  
Accelerated Carbonation ◽  
Replacement Rate ◽  
Carbonation Depth ◽  
Carbonation Resistance ◽  
Water Curing

In this study, γ-dicalcium silicate (γ-C2S) was incorporated into ordinary Portland cement (OPC) to sequester CO2 to enhance the carbonation resistance of cement-based composite materials. γ-C2S can react with CO2 rapidly to form vaterite and high dense SiO2 gel which could block the pores off and then inhibit further diffusion of CO2 into the system. Cement mortar specimens containing 0%, 5%, 10%, 20%, and 40% γ-C2S as cement replacement were prepared. After water curing for 28 days followed by curing in an environmental chamber for 28 days, the specimens were then exposed to an accelerated carbonation with 5% CO2 concentration for 28 days. The carbonation depth of the cement mortar with a low replacement rate (5% and 10%) was lower than that of the OPC mortar at all ages due to the sequestration of CO2 by γ-C2S. However, the cement mortar with a high replacement rate (20% and 40%) showed less carbonation resistance due to the dilution effect of γ-C2S replacement and increase in initial porosity caused by nonhydraulic characteristic of γ-C2S.

Use of anthocyanin solutions in portland cement concrete to identify carbonation depth

2020 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Servando Chinchón-Payá ◽  
Carmen Andrade ◽  
Servando Chinchón
Keyword(s):  
Portland Cement ◽  
Portland Cement Concrete ◽  
Cement Concrete ◽  
Carbonation Depth

scholarly journals EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES OF ACCELERATED CHLORIDE TRANSPORT IN CONCRETE

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 139-144
Author(s):  
Vojtěch Zacharda ◽  
Jiří Němeček
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Sodium Chloride ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Chloride Transport ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Chloride Concentration ◽  
Surface Concentration ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Structures ◽  
Free Sample

This contribution deals with the efficiency of electromigration of chlorides used as a repair method for reinforced concrete structures. Experimental studies of accelerated chloride transport tests were performed on samples of concrete without chlorides and with admixed sodium chloride during concreting. Two concrete types from Portland cement characterized with normal and low compressive strengths were studied. The electromigration was applied to penetrate chlorides into the chloride-free sample and for extraction of chlorides from the sample. The effectiveness of the chloride extraction process for rehabilitation of reinforced concrete in terms of lowering the chloride concentration in different concrete types and surface concentration was observed. Electrical extraction was found to be effective for lowering of initial chloride concentration by 15-20% after 24 hours. The decrease in surface concentrations was found in the range of 40-50%. The extraction process was found to be feasible and effective for both concrete types.

Influence the Carbonation Resistance and Mechanical Properties of Shotcrete by Accelerated Carbonation Test

2014 ◽  
Vol 1065-1069 ◽  
pp. 1985-1989
Author(s):  
Jia Bin Wang ◽  
Di Tao Niu ◽  
Rui Ma ◽  
Ze Long Mi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Steel Fiber ◽  
Splitting Tensile Strength ◽  
Construction Technology ◽  
Accelerated Carbonation ◽  
Carbonation Depth ◽  
Normal Concrete ◽  
Carbonation Resistance

In order to investigate the carbonation resistance of shotcrete and the mechanical properties after carbonation, the accelerated carbonation test was carried out. The results indicate that the carbonation resistance of shotcrete is superior to that of normal concrete. With the increasing of carbonation depth, compressive strength and splitting tensile strength of shotcrete grew rapidly. The admixing of steel fiber can further improve the carbonation resistance, reduce the carbonation rate, and increase the splitting tensile strength of shotcrete greatly. Besides, based on analyzing the effects of construction technology and steel fiber of concrete for the carbonation resistance, a carbonation depth model for shotcrete was established. Key words: shotcrete; carbonation; steel fiber; mechanical properties

scholarly journals Slag Blended Cement Paste Carbonation under Different CO2 Concentrations: Controls on Mineralogy and Morphology of Products

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 3404
Author(s):  
Wei Liu ◽  
Shifa Lin ◽  
Yongqiang Li ◽  
Wujian Long ◽  
Zhijun Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blended Cement ◽  
Co2 Concentration ◽  
Magic Angle Spinning ◽  
Magic Angle ◽  
Accelerated Carbonation ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Cement Pastes ◽  
Co2 Concentrations ◽  
Angle Spinning ◽  
Natural Carbonation

To investigate the effect of different CO2 concentrations on the carbonation results of slag blended cement pastes, carbonation experiments under natural (0.03% CO2) and accelerated conditions (3, 20, and 100% CO2) were investigated with various microscopic testing methods, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), 29Si magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance (29Si MAS NMR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The XRD results indicated that the major polymorphs of CaCO3 after carbonation were calcite and vaterite. The values of the calcite/(aragonite + vaterite) (c/(a + v)) ratios were almost the same in all carbonation conditions. Additionally, NMR results showed that the decalcification degree of C-S-H gel exposed to 0.03% CO2 was less than that exposed to accelerated carbonation; under accelerated conditions, it increased from 83.1 to 84.2% when the CO2 concentration improved from 3% to 100%. In SEM observations, the microstructures after accelerated carbonation were denser than those under natural carbonation but showed minor differences between different CO2 concentrations. In conclusion, for cement pastes blended with 20% slag, a higher CO2 concentration (above 3%) led to products different from those produced under natural carbonation. A further increase in CO2 concentration showed limited variation in generated carbonation products.

Use of Thermoplastic Polymer in Mortar Composites to Improve its Chloride Penetration Resistance

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 33-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Omrane ◽  
A.S. Benosman ◽  
M. Mouli ◽  
Y. Senhadji
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Penetration Depth ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Chloride Ion ◽  
Chloride Penetration ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Total Charge ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Structures

This paper presents a study of the resistance to chloride penetration of blended Portland cement mortar containing thermoplastic waste polymer polyethylene terephthalate (TWPET). Composite TWPET-mortars are often presented as the materials of the future in reason of their potential for innovation and advantages that offer. In fact, the use of TWPET percentages as a cement substitution reduces energy costs; address problems related to environmental pollution by CO2 emissions and repairs various reinforced concrete structures. Blended Portland cement (CPJ) is partially replaced with TWPET at the amounts of 2%, 4% and 6% by weight of cementitious materials. Chloride penetration depth of full and partial immersions in 3% NaCl solution, rapid chloride permeability test (RCPT) after 28, 90 and 120 days, sorptivity, leaching test and flexural strength of thermoplastic-mortar composites (TMCs) were determined. Test results reveal that the resistance to chloride penetration of TMCs improves substantially with partial replacement of CPJ with TWPET and without significantly affecting the flexural strength in tap water. The chemical resistance is higher with an increase in the replacement level. So, sorptivity, the chloride ion penetration depth, apparent chloride ion diffusion coefficient, the total charge passed in coulombs and leached depth measurements of the TMCs are much smaller than those of reference mortar. The formations which appear such as different calcium salts were determined by X-ray diffraction. These results take into account the use of waste plastics in the manufacture of mortars modified which can be both recommended for preventing the chloride-induced corrosion of the steel in various reinforced concrete structures and participate greatly in the environment preservation.

Prediction of the Carbonation Depth of Concrete with a Mortar Finish

2008 ◽  
Vol 385-387 ◽  
pp. 633-636 ◽  
Author(s):  
Han Seung Lee ◽  
Xiao Yong Wang
Keyword(s):  
Portland Cement ◽  
Numerical Procedure ◽  
Pozzolanic Reaction ◽  
Surface Coatings ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Structures ◽  
Hydration Products ◽  
Application Time ◽  
Carbonation Depth ◽  
Hydration Model ◽  
Corrosion Of Steel

It is well known that carbonation will result corrosion of steel reinforcement in reinforced concrete structures. To reduce the rate of carbonation, the surface coatings, such as mortar finish, has been used widely to concrete. This paper presents a numerical procedure about carbonation of the coating-concrete system. This numerical procedure starts with a multi-component hydration model. By hydration model which considers both and Portland cement and pozzolanic reaction, the amount of hydration products which are susceptible to carbonate as well as porosity is obtained as function of age. Furthermore, the diffusivity of CO2 is determined and carbonation depth of concrete is predicted. Parameter studies are performed to show the influence of composition and application time of mortar finish on carbonation depth of substrate concrete.

Variation of Carbonation Coefficient of Pumping Concrete with Moist-Curing Time at early Ages and Fly-Ash Content

2011 ◽  
Vol 287-290 ◽  
pp. 899-905
Author(s):  
Qing Ye ◽  
Zhi Wei Song ◽  
Guo Rong Yu
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Concrete Cover ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Curing Time ◽  
Accelerated Carbonation ◽  
Carbonation Depth ◽  
Carbonation Resistance

Based on accelerated carbonation test, the variation of carbonation resistance of pumping concrete (C40 grade) with moist-curing time at early ages and fly-ash content was studied. Results indicate that the carbonation coefficient and the accelerated carbonation depth of the concrete increased obviously with a reduction in the moist-curing time at early ages and with an increase in the fly-ash content. For example, in conditions of curing schedules with 28, 7, 3, 2 and 1 d moist-curing at 20 0C with above 95% RH at early ages and then 0, 21, 25, 26 and 27 d air curing at 20 0C with 60% RH, respectively, carbonation coefficients of the concrete incorporated with 30% fly-ash were 2.04, 2.49, 3.16, 3.86 and 5.42 mm/a0.5 respectively, and thus it can be seen that the calculated times when concrete cover (25 mm) was completely carbonated naturally in now atmosphere (0.04% CO2) were 164, 104, 66, 44 and 21 years respectively. The results suggest that for the carbonation resistance of the C40 concrete incorporated with up to 30% fly-ash, the moist-curing time of 7 days at early ages should be necessary.

scholarly journals Physicochemical Properties of Hydrated Portland Cement Blended with Rice Husk Ash

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Joseph Mwiti Marangu ◽  
Cyprian Muturia M’thiruaine ◽  
Mark Bediako
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Rice Husk Ash ◽  
Blended Cement ◽  
Strength Development ◽  
Carbonation Depth ◽  
Blended Cements ◽  
Carbonation Resistance

In the presence of significant quantities of carbon dioxide (CO2) and elevated temperatures in the atmosphere due to climate change, cement-based materials are susceptible to carbonation. Blended cements are more prone to carbonation attack than Portland cement. There is a need to evaluate the carbonation resistance of blended cements in a carbonation-prone environment. This paper presents experimental findings obtained from an evaluation of carbonation resistance tests on Rice Husk Ash- (RHA-) blended cement. The blended cement was made by intergrinding of Portland Cement (PC) and RHA to make the test cement (PC-RHA). The RHA dosage in the PC-RHA was varied from 0 to 30% by mass of PC. Pozzolanicity, standard consistency, and setting time tests were conducted on PC-RHA. Mortar prisms measuring 160 mm × 40 mm x 40 mm were separately cast at a water/cement ratio ( w / c ) of 0.50 and 0.60 and cured in water for 2, 7, 14, 28, and 90 days. Compressive strength tests were conducted on the mortar prisms at each of the testing ages. The prepared mortars were also subjected to accelerated carbonation tests in two Relative Humidity (RH) curing regimes, one maintained at an RH greater than 90% and the other between 50–60%. Carbonation resistance of the mixtures was evaluated in terms of the changes in carbonation depth using a phenolphthalein test at the age of 7, 14, 28, and 56 days of curing in a continuous flow of CO2. Compressive strength measurements were also taken during each of the carbonation testing ages. For comparison, similar tests were conducted using commercial PC. The results showed that PC-RHA was pozzolanic while PC was nonpozzolanic. Higher water demand and longer setting times were observed in PC-RHA than in PC. Moreover, there was increased strength development in water-cured samples with increased curing duration. Carbonation results indicated that there was a marked increase in carbonation depth with increased dosage of RHA in PC-RHA binders, increased duration of exposure to CO2, and decreased RH (RH between 50–60%). PC-RHA binders exhibited lower carbonation resistance than PC. In conclusion, for mortars at any w / c ratio, carbonation resistance decreased with increase in RHA dosage and increased w / c ratio.

Influence of Early Age Wet Curing Time, Clinker and CaO Content on the Carbonation Resistance of C40 Ordinary Concrete

2011 ◽  
Vol 311-313 ◽  
pp. 1894-1900 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Ye
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Concrete Cover ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Curing Time ◽  
Accelerated Carbonation ◽  
Carbonation Depth ◽  
Ordinary Concrete ◽  
Carbonation Resistance

Based on accelerated carbonation test, the variation of the carbonation resistance of ordinary concrete (C40 grade) with early age wet curing time, clinker and CaO content was studied. Results indicate that the carbonation coefficient and the accelerated carbonation depth of the concrete increased obviously with a reduction in the wet curing time at early ages, the clinker or CaO content in binder and the compressive strength at 28 d age. For example, in conditions of curing schedules with 28, 7, 3, 2 and 1 d wet curing at 20 °C with above 95% RH at early ages and then 0, 21, 25, 26 and 27 d air curing at 20 °C with 60% RH, respectively, carbonation coefficients of the concrete incorporated with 15% fly-ash and 25% slag were 1.83, 2.71, 3.61, 4.67 and 5.50 mm/a0.5 respectively, and thus it can be seen that the calculated times when concrete cover (25 mm) was completely carbonated naturally in now atmosphere (0.04% CO2) were 191, 104, 52, 31 and 20 years respectively. It is possible to predict the potential carbonation coefficient of the concrete from its clinker or CaO content in binder and from its compressive strength at 28 d age in conditions of the certain wet curing time at early ages.

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