scholarly journals Study on the Pore and Microstructure Fractal Characteristics of Alkali-Activated Coal Gangue-Slag Mortars

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 2442
Author(s):  
Hongqiang Ma ◽  
Jianwei Sun ◽  
Chao Wu ◽  
Cheng Yi ◽  
Yu Li
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fractal Dimension ◽  
Linear Relationship ◽  
Fractal Dimensions ◽  
Characteristic Parameters ◽  
Pore Characteristic ◽  
Activated Coal ◽  
Fractal Characteristics ◽  
Activated Coal Gangue ◽  
Alkali Activated

Just as it is regarding ordinary cement-based materials, the pore structure and microstructure of alkali-activated materials are disordered. It is essential to predict the macroscopic properties by studying the pore and microstructure fractal characteristics of materials. In this paper, the effects of slag content and alkali activator modulus on compressive strength, porosity, and microstructure of alkali-activated coal gangue-slag (AACGS) mortar were studied. Further, with the help of mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) data and the MATLAB programming, the pore and SEM photos fractal dimensions of AACGS mortar specimens were obtained, respectively, and the relationship between the microscopic fractal dimensions and the macroscopic strength and the structural characteristics of pores was established. The results show that the pore fractal dimension has a good linear relationship with the compressive strength and pore characteristic parameters (porosity, total pore area, and average pore diameter, etc.). With the increase of slag content, the SEM photos fractal dimension of AACGS mortar specimens increases, and the fractal dimension and compressive strength also show a significant positive linear relationship. The two fractal characterization methods can be used in the alkali-activated material system and have important guiding significance for predicting the macroscopic strength and pore characteristic parameters of the material.

Study on compressive strength and durability of alkali-activated coal gangue-slag concrete and its mechanism

2020 ◽  
Vol 368 ◽  
pp. 112-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongqiang Ma ◽  
Hongguang Zhu ◽  
Chao Wu ◽  
Hongyu Chen ◽  
Jianwei Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Coal Gangue ◽  
Activated Coal ◽  
Strength And Durability ◽  
Activated Coal Gangue ◽  
Alkali Activated

scholarly journals Study of Mechanical Properties and Durability of Alkali-Activated Coal Gangue-Slag Concrete

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 5576
Author(s):  
Hongguang Zhu ◽  
Sen Yang ◽  
Weijian Li ◽  
Zonghui Li ◽  
Jingchong Fan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Damage Mechanics ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
Coal Gangue ◽  
Function Model ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Activated Coal ◽  
Activated Coal Gangue ◽  
Alkali Activated

Herein, a new geopolymer is recognized as a potential alternative cementing material of ordinary Portland cement (OPC), which is used for reducing carbon emissions and efficiently recycling the waste. Therefore this paper mainly studied the alkali-activated coal gangue-slag concrete (ACSC) was prepared by using the coal gangue-slag and Na2SiO3 and NaOH complex activator. The ratio of coal gangue (calcined and uncalcined) coarse aggregate replacing the gravel was 0%, 30%, 50%, 70%, and 100%. The water and salt freeze-thaw resistance, compressive strength, chloride permeation, microstructure, performance mechanism, inner freeze-thaw damage distribution, and mechanics models of ACSC were investigated. Results show that ACSC displayed excellent early age compressive strength, and the compact degree and uniformity of structure were better compared with the ordinary Portland cement (OPC) when the coal gangue replacement rate was less than 50%. The ACSC demonstrated the best chloride penetration resistance under 30% uncalcined coal gangue content, which was less than 27.75% lower than that of using OPC. At the same number cycles, especially in the salt freezing, the calcined coal gangue had lowered advantages of improving resistance freeze-thaw damage resistance. Water and salt accumulative freeze-thaw damage mechanics models of ACSC were established by using the relative dynamic elasticity modulus. The exponential function model was superior to the power function model with better precision and relativity, and the models accurately reflected the freeze-thaw damage effect.

scholarly journals Experimental Study of the Mechanical and Microstructure Characteristics of Coal Gangue Road Stabilization Materials Based on Alkali Slag Cementation

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (13) ◽  
pp. 3601
Author(s):  
Changbai Wang ◽  
Junxin Yang ◽  
Shuzhan Xu
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Unconfined Compressive Strength ◽  
Coal Gangue ◽  
Hydration Time ◽  
Alkali Activated Slag ◽  
Microstructure Characteristics ◽  
Activated Coal ◽  
Activated Slag ◽  
Activated Coal Gangue ◽  
Alkali Activated

To accelerate the resource utilization of coal gangue and meet the strategic requirements of carbon neutralization, alkali-activated, slag-cemented coal gangue is applied in the preparation of solid waste-based road stabilization materials. Here, the cementation characteristics and microstructure characteristics of alkali-activated, slag-cemented coal gangue road stabilization materials are studied using the alkali equivalent and coal gangue aggregate ratio as experimental variables. The results show that with the increase in alkali equivalent from 1% to 7%, the unconfined compressive strength of the alkali-activated coal gangue road stabilization material initially increases and then decreases, with 3% being the optimal group in terms of stabilization, the aggregate ratio of coal gangue increases from 70% to 85%, and the 7-day unconfined compressive strength of the stabilized material decreases approximately linearly from 8.16 to 1.68 MPa. At the same time, the porosity gradually increases but still meets the requirements of the specification. With the increase in hydration time, a large number of hydration products are formed in the alkali slag cementation system, and they are closely attached to the surface of and interweave with the coal gangue to fill the pores, resulting in the alkali slag slurry and coal gangue being brought closer together.

scholarly journals Development of Back-calculation Model for Aggregate Gradation Determination Using Fractal Theory

2018 ◽  
Vol 159 ◽  
pp. 01006
Author(s):  
Bagus Hario Setiadji ◽  
Supriyono ◽  
Djoko Purwanto
Keyword(s):  
Fractal Dimension ◽  
Fractal Theory ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Fractal Dimensions ◽  
Calculation Model ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Upper And Lower Bounds ◽  
Aggregate Gradation ◽  
Fractal Characteristic ◽  
Fractal Characteristics

Several studies have shown that fractal theory can be used to analyze the morphology of aggregate materials in designing the gradation. However, the question arises whether a fractal dimension can actually represent a single aggregate gradation. This study, which is a part of a grand research to determine aggregate gradation based on known asphalt mixture specifications, is performed to clarify the aforementioned question. To do so, two steps of methodology were proposed in this study, that is, step 1 is to determine the fractal characteristics using 3 aggregate gradations (i.e. gradations near upper and lower bounds, and middle gradation); and step 2 is to back-calculate aggregate gradation based on fractal characteristics obtained using 2 scenarios, one-and multi-fractal dimension scenarios. The results of this study indicate that the multi-fractal dimension scenario provides a better prediction of aggregate gradation due to the ability of this scenario to better represent the shape of the original aggregate gradation. However, careful consideration must be observed when using more than two fractal dimensions in predicting aggregate gradation as it will increase the difficulty in developing the fractal characteristic equations.

Application of Fractal Theory in Aggregate Gradation Research

2012 ◽  
Vol 204-208 ◽  
pp. 1923-1928
Author(s):  
Bo Tan ◽  
Rui Hua Yang ◽  
Yan Ting Lai
Keyword(s):  
Fractal Dimension ◽  
Fractal Theory ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Fractal Dimensions ◽  
Aggregate Gradation ◽  
Structure Characteristics ◽  
Aggregate Distribution ◽  
Dimension Formula ◽  
Mass Fractal ◽  
Fractal Characteristics

The paper presents the fractal dimension formula of distribution of asphalt mixture aggregate diameter by the deducing mass fractal characteristics function. Taking AC-20 and SMA-20 as examples, selected 6 groups of representative grading curves within the grading envelope proposed by the present specification, and calculated their fractal dimensions. The asphalt mixture gradation has fractal dimension D (D∈(1,3)), and the fractal of continuous gradation is single while the fractal of gap-gradation shows multi-fractal with 4.75 as the dividing point. Fractal dimension of aggregate gradation of asphalt mixture reflect the structure characteristics of aggregate distribution, that is, finer is aggregate, bigger is the fractal dimension.

scholarly journals The Impacts of Matrix Compositions on Nanopore Structure and Fractal Characteristics of Lacustrine Shales from the Changling Fault Depression, Songliao Basin, China

Minerals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhuo Li ◽  
Zhikai Liang ◽  
Zhenxue Jiang ◽  
Fenglin Gao ◽  
Yinghan Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fractal Dimension ◽  
Pore Structure ◽  
Fractal Dimensions ◽  
Organic Medium ◽  
Songliao Basin ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Fractal Characteristics ◽  
Inorganic Mineral ◽  
Nanopore Structure ◽  
High Fractal Dimension

The Lower Cretaceous Shahezi shales are the targets for lacustrine shale gas exploration in Changling Fault Depression (CFD), Southern Songliao Basin. In this study, the Shahezi shales were investigated to further understand the impacts of rock compositions, including organic matters and minerals on pore structure and fractal characteristics. An integrated experiment procedure, including total organic carbon (TOC) content, X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission-scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), low pressure nitrogen physisorption (LPNP), and mercury intrusion capillary pressure (MICP), was conducted. Seven lithofacies can be identified according to on a mineralogy-based classification scheme for shales. Inorganic mineral hosted pores are the most abundant pore type, while relatively few organic matter (OM) pores are observed in FE-SEM images of the Shahezi shales. Multimodal pore size distribution characteristics were shown in pore width ranges of 0.5–0.9 nm, 3–6 nm, and 10–40 nm. The primary controlling factors for pore structure in Shahezi shales are clay minerals rather than OM. Organic-medium mixed shale (OMMS) has the highest total pore volumes (0.0353 mL/g), followed by organic-rich mixed shale (ORMS) (0.02369 mL/g), while the organic-poor shale (OPS) has the lowest pore volumes of 0.0122 mL/g. Fractal dimensions D1 and D2 (at relative pressures of 0–0.5 and 0.5–1 of LPNP isotherms) were obtained using the Frenkel–Halsey–Hill (FHH) method, with D1 ranging from 2.0336 to 2.5957, and D2 between 2.5779 and 2.8821. Fractal dimensions are associated with specific lithofacies, because each lithofacies has a distinctive composition. Organic-medium argillaceous shale (OMAS), rich in clay, have comparatively high fractal dimension D1. In addition, organic-medium argillaceous shale (ORAS), rich in TOC, have comparatively high fractal dimension D2. OPS shale contains more siliceous and less TOC, with the lowest D1 and D2. Factor analysis indicates that clay contents is the most significant factor controlling the fractal dimensions of the lacustrine Shahezi shale.

scholarly journals Fractal Characteristics of Chip Morphology and Tool Wear in High-Speed Turning of Iron-Based Super Alloy

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1020
Author(s):  
Xu Zhang ◽  
Guangming Zheng ◽  
Xiang Cheng ◽  
Rufeng Xu ◽  
Guoyong Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fractal Dimension ◽  
Tool Wear ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Fractal Dimensions ◽  
Chip Morphology ◽  
Color Changes ◽  
Fractal Characteristics ◽  
Iron Based ◽  
Super Alloy

Considering that iron-based super alloy is a kind of difficult-to-cut material, it is easy to produce work hardening and serious tool wear during machining. Therefore, this work aims to explore the chip change characteristics and tool wear mechanism during the processing of iron-based super alloy, calculate the fractal dimensions of chip morphology and tool wear morphology, and use fractals to analyze their change trend. Meanwhile, a new cutting tool with a super ZX coating is used for a high-speed dry turning experiment. The results indicate that the morphology of the chip is saw-tooth, and its color changes gradually, due to the oxidation reaction. The main wear mechanisms of the tool involve abrasive wear, adhesive wear, oxidation wear, coating spalling, microcracking and chipping. The fractal dimension of the tool wear surface and chip is increased with the improvement of cutting speed. This work investigates the fractal characteristics of chip morphology and tool wear morphology. The fractal dimension changes regularly with the change of tool wear, which plays an important role in predicting this tool wear. It is also provides some guidance for the efficient processing of an iron-based super alloy.

Shrinkage-reducing measures and mechanisms analysis for alkali-activated coal gangue-slag mortar at room temperature

2020 ◽  
Vol 252 ◽  
pp. 119001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongqiang Ma ◽  
Hongguang Zhu ◽  
Hongyu Chen ◽  
Yadong Ni ◽  
Xiaonan Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Room Temperature ◽  
Coal Gangue ◽  
Activated Coal ◽  
Activated Coal Gangue ◽  
Alkali Activated

Effects of Kiln Dust-Activated Coal Gangue on the Properties of High-Content Slag Cement

2013 ◽  
Vol 753-755 ◽  
pp. 525-528
Author(s):  
Chun Mei Wang ◽  
Jing Wang ◽  
Li Rong Yang ◽  
Guang Dong Cao ◽  
Dan Yang Dong
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Setting Time ◽  
Coal Gangue ◽  
Slag Cement ◽  
Activated Coal ◽  
Kiln Dust ◽  
Activated Coal Gangue

The effects of amounts of the kiln dust-activated coal gangue on the setting time and compressive strength of high-content slag cement were investigated. The performance of sulphate resistance of cement with 30 wt.% kiln dust-activated coal gangue was evaluated. The results reveal that the setting time of high-content slag cement is prolonged. Appropriate kiln dust-activated coal gangue amounts can increase the compressive strength, while too much activated coal gangue (>30 wt.%) leads to the decrease in compressive strength. Cement with 10 wt.% kiln dust-activated coal gangue exhibits a good compressive strength. The performance of sulphate resistance of Portland cement with 30 wt.% kiln dust-activated coal gangue is distinctly enhanced, while that of high-content slag cement is improved to some extent.

scholarly journals Review about the Application of Fractal Theory in the Research of Packaging Materials

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 860
Author(s):  
Qingshan Duan ◽  
Jiejie An ◽  
Hanling Mao ◽  
Dongwu Liang ◽  
Hao Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fractal Dimension ◽  
Fractal Analysis ◽  
Fractal Theory ◽  
Inorganic Materials ◽  
Packaging Materials ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Characteristic Parameters ◽  
Fractal Characteristic ◽  
Fractal Characteristics ◽  
The Relationship

The work is intended to summarize the recent progress in the work of fractal theory in packaging material to provide important insights into applied research on fractal in packaging materials. The fractal analysis methods employed for inorganic materials such as metal alloys and ceramics, polymers, and their composites are reviewed from the aspects of fractal feature extraction and fractal dimension calculation methods. Through the fractal dimension of packaging materials and the fractal in their preparation process, the relationship between the fractal characteristic parameters and the properties of packaging materials is discussed. The fractal analysis method can qualitatively and quantitatively characterize the fractal characteristics, microstructure, and properties of a large number of various types of packaging materials. The method of using fractal theory to probe the preparation and properties of packaging materials is universal; the relationship between the properties of packaging materials and fractal dimension will be a critical trend of fractal theory in the research on properties of packaging materials.

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