scholarly journals Influence of Pore-Size Distribution on the Resistance of Clay Brick to Freeze–Thaw Cycles

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 2364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivanka Netinger Grubeša ◽  
Martina Vračević ◽  
Jonjaua Ranogajec ◽  
Snežana Vučetić
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Pore Size Distribution ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Firing Process ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Clay Bricks ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Set Up

This study examines the influence of raw material characteristics, methods of shaping and of parameters of firing process of clay bricks, on pore-size distribution and on resistance to freeze–thaw cycles (with particular emphasis on the retention time of the specimens at the maximum achieved temperature). Pore-size distribution was measured by mercury-intrusion porosimetry, while the resistance to freeze–thaw cycles was assessed by exposing the bricks to freeze–thaw cycles (HRN B.D8.011 standard) monitoring the appearance of surface changes, decrease of compressive strength as well as the Maage factor. A correlation was set up between the Maage factor and the ratio of the compressive strength before and after freezing as a quantitative indicator of bricks resistance to frost. By using this correlation for all the examined bricks, regardless of their raw material and shaping procedure, a low coefficient of correlation (R2 = 0.26) was obtained. When processed separately, machine-made bricks had a significantly higher correlation coefficient value (R2 = 0.60) than the hand-made bricks (R2 = 0.28).

scholarly journals Development of Needle-Punched Nonwoven Fabrics from Reclaimed Fibers for Air Filtration Applications

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 155892501400900 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Sakthivel ◽  
Anban J.J. Ezhil ◽  
T. Ramachandran
Keyword(s):  
Pore Size Distribution ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Air Permeability ◽  
Filtration Efficiency ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Fine Tuning ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Air Filtration ◽  
Nonwoven Fabrics

This paper reports an investigative study on the fabrication and measurement of the air permeability, mechanical properties, pore size distribution, and filtration efficiency of different nonwoven fabrics produced from reclaimed fibers by analytically changing the machine variables to manipulate the physical parameters of the nonwoven fabrics. Reclaimed fiber of cotton (60%) and polyester (40%) blend was used, so that the prospect of value addition to an inexpensive source of raw material could be explored. The changes in air permeability were interpreted in terms of fabric density profile and pore size distribution. The filtration parameters of filtration efficiency, dust holding capacity, and pressure drop were also calculated. Additionally, the effects of calendering on pore size and filtration properties were evaluated to discover the opportunity of fine-tuning and the performance of the filters. The outcome in this study reflected an overall development in all filtration characteristics due to the calendering operation.

Microstructure and Porosity of Metakaolin Blended Cements

1988 ◽  
Vol 136 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Bredy ◽  
M. Chabannet ◽  
J. Pera
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Pore Size Distribution ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Hydrated Cement ◽  
Cement Pastes ◽  
Blended Cements ◽  
Mercury Intrusion ◽  
Pozzolanic Cement

ABSTRACTFive compositions with 10% to 50% metakaolin for cement substitution were studied. The rate of hydration was studied from the compressive strength after up to 6 months of curing and from the hydrates formed (DTA-XRD). The metakaolin addition considerably reduced portlandite content in the hydrated cement and contributed to the formation of hydrated gehlenite which is not present in OPC paste. The microstructure study (SEM) shows that pozzolanic cement pastes were less crystallized than plain pastes. Mercury intrusion was used to measure porosity of hydrated cement pastes. The porosity with blended cements was higher than that with OPC, except for 10 and 20% metakaolin substitution. Evolution of the pore size distribution was studied: the pozzolanic pastes enhance small diameters.

scholarly journals The impacts of freeze–thaw cycles on saturated hydraulic conductivity and microstructure of saline–alkali soils

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenshuo Xu ◽  
Kesheng Li ◽  
Longxiao Chen ◽  
Weihang Kong ◽  
Chuanxiao Liu
Keyword(s):  
Hydraulic Conductivity ◽  
Pore Size Distribution ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Water Content ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity ◽  
High Water Content ◽  
Soil Permeability ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Alkali Soil

AbstractStudy on the microscopic structure of saline–alkali soil can reveal the change of its permeability more deeply. In this paper, the relationship between permeability and microstructure of saline–alkali soil with different dry densities and water content in the floodplain of southwestern Shandong Province was studied through freeze–thaw cycles. A comprehensive analysis of soil samples was conducted using particle-size distribution, X-ray diffraction, freeze–thaw cycles test, saturated hydraulic conductivity test and mercury intrusion porosimetry. The poor microstructure of soil is the main factor that leads to the category of micro-permeable soil. The porosity of the local soil was only 6.19–11.51%, and ultra-micropores (< 0.05 μm) and micropores (0.05–2 μm) dominated the pore size distribution. Soil saturated water conductivity was closely related to its microscopic pore size distribution. As the F–T cycles progressed, soil permeability became stronger, with the reason the pore size distribution curve began to shift to the small pores (2–10 μm) and mesopores (10–20 μm), and this effect was the most severe when the freeze–thaw cycle was 15 times. High water content could promote the effects of freeze–thaw cycles on soil permeability and pore size distribution, while the increase of dry density could inhibit these effects. The results of this study provide a theoretical basis for the remediation of saline–alkali soil in the flooded area of Southwest Shandong.

Influence of Permeated Crystalline Materials on Durability of Hydraulic Concrete

2012 ◽  
Vol 450-451 ◽  
pp. 1522-1527
Author(s):  
Ke Liang Wang ◽  
Ting Zheng Hu ◽  
Ling Liu
Keyword(s):  
Pore Size Distribution ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Transition Zone ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Sulfate Attack ◽  
Interfacial Transition Zone ◽  
Crystalline Materials ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Hydraulic Concrete

Influence of permeated crystalline materials on durability of hydraulic concrete was studied by impermeability test methods after sulfate attack and freeze-thaw cycling. Microstructure of concrete was analyzed and characterized with SEM and MIP. The results showed that impermeability pressure of concrete with permeated crystalline materials was more than that of standard concrete after sulfate attack and freeze-thaw cycling. Permeated crystalline materials improved on performance of concrete for sulfate attack and freeze-thaw, because that microstructure of interfacial transition zone of concrete with permeated crystalline materials was compact and its pore size distribution was more than that of standard concrete. There were more content of less harmful pore with diameter 20nm~100nm and less content of harmful pore with diameter100nm~200nm and more than 200nm in concrete with permeated crystalline materials than in standard concrete.

scholarly journals Embedded NMR Sensor to Monitor Compressive Strength Development and Pore Size Distribution in Hydrating Concrete

Sensors ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 15985-15999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Floriberto Díaz-Díaz ◽  
Prisciliano de J. Cano-Barrita ◽  
Bruce Balcom ◽  
Sergio Solís-Nájera ◽  
Alfredo Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Pore Size Distribution ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Strength Development ◽  
Compressive Strength Development
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