Durability And Microstructure of Pore Reduced Cements(PRC)

1994 ◽  
Vol 370 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.M. Geslin ◽  
D. Israel ◽  
E.E. Lachowski ◽  
D.E. Macphee
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Pore Structure ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
Product Density ◽  
Structure Characteristics ◽  
Pore Properties ◽  
Durability Performance

AbstractThe pore structure characteristics of cementitious materials play an important role in defining their mechanical and durability performance. The mechanical properties of pore reduced cements (PRC) have already been reported [5] as a function of the product density. This paper reports recent data on the durability of PRC and attempts to relate the pore properties of the material to its resistance against deterioration in aggressive environments.

scholarly journals Effects of Nano-CaCO3/Limestone Composite Particles on the Hydration Products and Pore Structure of Cementitious Materials

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huashan Yang ◽  
Yujun Che
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Pore Structure ◽  
Reaction System ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
Limestone Powder ◽  
Composite Particles ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Hydration Products ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Necked Flask

The agglomeration of nano-CaCO3 (NC) is the largest bottleneck in applications in cementitious materials. If nano-CaCO3 modifies the surface of micron-scale limestone powder (LS), then it will form nano-CaCO3/limestone composite particles (NC/LS). It is known that micron-scale limestone is easily dispersed, and the “dispersion” of NC is governed by that of LS. Therefore, the dispersion of nano-CaCO3 can be improved by the NC/LS in cementitious materials. In this work, the preparation of NC/LS was carried out in a three-necked flask using the Ca(OH)2-H2O-CO2 reaction system. The morphology of NC/LS was observed by a field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM). The effects of NC/LS on the hydration products and pore structure of cementitious materials are proposed. 5% NC/LS was added into cement paste and mortar, and the mechanical properties of the specimens were measured at a certain age. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermal gravimetric analysis (TG), and backscattered electron imaging (BSE) were conducted on the specimens to investigate the hydration products and pore structure. The properties of specimens with NC/LS were compared to that of control specimens (without NC/LS). The results revealed that NC/LS reduced the porosity and improved the mechanical properties of the cementitious materials.

scholarly journals Micro-pore structure characteristics and macro-mechanical properties of PP fibre reinforced coal gangue ceramsite concrete

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (12) ◽  
pp. 1192-1197
Author(s):  
Jisheng Qiu ◽  
Min Xing ◽  
Zhanlu Yang ◽  
Chenghua Zhang ◽  
Xiao Guan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Pore Structure ◽  
Coal Gangue ◽  
Structure Characteristics

scholarly journals Utilization of Construction Waste Composite Powder Materials as Cementitious Materials in Small-Scale Prefabricated Concrete

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cuizhen Xue ◽  
Aiqin Shen ◽  
Yinchuan Guo ◽  
Tianqin He
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Pore Structure ◽  
Composite Powder ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Powder Materials ◽  
Hydration Products ◽  
Construction Waste ◽  
Construction And Demolition Wastes ◽  
Composite Powder Material

The construction and demolition wastes have increased rapidly due to the prosperity of infrastructure construction. For the sake of effectively reusing construction wastes, this paper studied the potential use of construction waste composite powder material (CWCPM) as cementitious materials in small-scale prefabricated concretes. Three types of such concretes, namely, C20, C25, and C30, were selected to investigate the influences of CWCPM on their working performances, mechanical properties, and antipermeability and antifrost performances. Also the effects of CWCPM on the morphology, hydration products, and pore structure characteristics of the cement-based materials were analyzed. The results are encouraging. Although CWCPM slightly decreases the mechanical properties of the C20 concrete and the 7 d compressive strengths of the C25 and C30 concretes, the 28 d compressive strength and the 90 d flexural strength of the C25 and C30 concretes are improved when CWCPM has a dosage less than 30%; CWCPM improves the antipermeability and antifrost performances of the concretes due to its filling and pozzolanic effects; the best improvement is obtained at CWCPM dosage of 30%; CWCPM optimizes cement hydration products, refines concrete pore structure, and gives rise to reasonable pore size distribution, therefore significantly improving the durability of the concretes.

scholarly journals Pore Structure Characteristics of Baking-Free Slag-Sludge Bricks and Its Correlations to Mechanical Properties

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1805-1819
Author(s):  
Lei Guo ◽  
Pingping Chen ◽  
Lixia Guo ◽  
Zhilong Xue ◽  
Zi Guan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Pore Structure ◽  
Structure Characteristics

scholarly journals An Overview on the Rheology, Mechanical Properties, Durability, 3D Printing, and Microstructural Performance of Nanomaterials in Cementitious Composites

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 2950
Author(s):  
Hongwei Song ◽  
Xinle Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Cementitious Composites ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Contour Crafting ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Active Research

The most active research area is nanotechnology in cementitious composites, which has a wide range of applications and has achieved popularity over the last three decades. Nanoparticles (NPs) have emerged as possible materials to be used in the field of civil engineering. Previous research has concentrated on evaluating the effect of different NPs in cementitious materials to alter material characteristics. In order to provide a broad understanding of how nanomaterials (NMs) can be used, this paper critically evaluates previous research on the influence of rheology, mechanical properties, durability, 3D printing, and microstructural performance on cementitious materials. The flow properties of fresh cementitious composites can be measured using rheology and slump. Mechanical properties such as compressive, flexural, and split tensile strength reveal hardened properties. The necessary tests for determining a NM’s durability in concrete are shrinkage, pore structure and porosity, and permeability. The advent of modern 3D printing technologies is suitable for structural printing, such as contour crafting and binder jetting. Three-dimensional (3D) printing has opened up new avenues for the building and construction industry to become more digital. Regardless of the material science, a range of problems must be tackled, including developing smart cementitious composites suitable for 3D structural printing. According to the scanning electron microscopy results, the addition of NMs to cementitious materials results in a denser and improved microstructure with more hydration products. This paper provides valuable information and details about the rheology, mechanical properties, durability, 3D printing, and microstructural performance of cementitious materials with NMs and encourages further research.

Development of pore structure characteristics of a weathered crust elution-deposited rare earth ore during leaching with different valence cations

2021 ◽  
Vol 201 ◽  
pp. 105579
Author(s):  
Lingbo Zhou ◽  
Xiaojun Wang ◽  
Chengguang Huang ◽  
Hao Wang ◽  
Huachang Ye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rare Earth ◽  
Pore Structure ◽  
Structure Characteristics ◽  
Weathered Crust

scholarly journals Characteristics of Lightweight Cellular Concrete and Effects on Mechanical Properties

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 2678 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Yu ◽  
Xu Liang ◽  
Frank Mi-Way Ni ◽  
Abimbola Grace Oyeyi ◽  
Susan Tighe
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Pore Structure ◽  
High Definition ◽  
Pore Characteristics ◽  
Software Applications ◽  
Solid Part ◽  
Electron Microscopes ◽  
Lab Test ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopes ◽  
Cellular Concrete

This study investigated the pore structure and its effects on mechanical properties of lightweight cellular concrete (LCC) in order to understand more and detailed characteristics of such structure. As part of investigation, environment scanning electron microscopes (ESEM) and industrial high-definition (HD) macro photography camera were separately used to capture and compare images of specimens. Physical properties of the pore structure, including pore area, size, perimeter, fit ellipse, and shape descriptors, were studied based on the image processing technology and software applications. Specimens with three different densities (400, 475, and 600 kg/m3) were prepared in the laboratory. Firstly, the effects of density on the characteristics of pore structure were investigated; furthermore, mechanical properties (compressive strength, modulus of elasticity and Poisson’s ratio, flexural strength and splitting tensile strength of LCC) were tested. The relationships among pore characteristics, density, and mechanical properties were analyzed. Based on the results obtained from the lab test—comparisons made between specimens with high-densities and those with low-densities—it was found significant variability in bubble size, thickness, and irregularity of pores. Furthermore, the increase of density is accompanied by better mechanical properties, and the main influencing factors are the thickness of the solid part and the shape of the bubble. The thicker of solid part and more regular pores of LCC has, the better mechanical properties are.

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