scholarly journals Comparative Overview of the Performance of Cementitious and Non-Cementitious Nanomaterials in Mortar at Normal and Elevated Temperatures

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 911
Author(s):  
M. Arsalan Khan ◽  
M. Khalid Imam ◽  
Kashif Irshad ◽  
Hafiz Muhammad Ali ◽  
Mohd Abul Hasan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Cement Mortar ◽  
Setting Time ◽  
Microstructural Characterization ◽  
Shrinkage Strain ◽  
Durability Properties ◽  
Fresh State ◽  
Hard State

Nanotechnology has emerged as a field with promising applications in building materials. Nanotechnology-based mortars are examples of such building materials that have widespread applications in the construction industry. The main nanomaterials used in mortars include nano-silica, nano-magnesium oxide, nano-alumina, nano-titanium oxide, nano-zinc oxide, nano-clay, and nano-carbon. This review paper presents a summary of the properties and effects of these nanomaterials on cement mortar in terms of its fresh-state and hard-state properties. The fresh-state properties include the setting time, consistency, and workability, while the hard-state properties include mechanical properties such as compressive, flexural, tensile strengths, as well as the elasticity modulus, in addition to durability properties such as water absorption, shrinkage strain, strength loss due to freeze–thaw cycles, and chloride penetration, among others. Different nanomaterials cause different physical and chemical alterations within the microstructures of cement mortar. Therefore, the microstructural characterization and densification of mortar are discussed in detail at varying temperatures. In general, the involvement of nanomaterials in cement mortar influences the fresh-state properties, enhances the mechanical properties, and impacts the durability properties, while reducing the porosity present in the mortar matrix. Cementitious nanomaterials can create a pathway for the easy injection of binding materials into the internal microstructures of a hydration gel to impact the hydration process at different rates, whereas their non-cementitious counterparts can act as fillers. Furthermore, the research gaps and future outlook regarding the application of nanomaterials in mortar are discussed.

scholarly journals Photocatalytic Activity and Mechanical Properties of Cements Modified with TiO2/N

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (22) ◽  
pp. 3756 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Janus ◽  
Szymon Mądraszewski ◽  
Kamila Zając ◽  
Ewelina Kusiak-Nejman ◽  
Antoni W. Morawski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Cement Content ◽  
Setting Time ◽  
Cement Matrix ◽  
Final Setting Time ◽  
Cement Mortars ◽  
Fresh State ◽  
Positive Effect

In this paper, studies of the mechanical properties and photocatalytic activity of new photoactive cement mortars are presented. The new building materials were obtained by the addition of 1, 3, and 5 wt % (based on the cement content) of nitrogen-modified titanium dioxide (TiO2/N) to the cement matrix. Photocatalytic active cement mortars were characterized by measuring the flexural and the compressive strength, the hydration heat, the zeta potential of the fresh state, and the initial and final setting time. Their photocatalytic activity was tested during NOx decomposition. The studies showed that TiO2/N gives the photoactivity of cement mortars during air purification with an additional positive effect on the mechanical properties of the hardened mortars. The addition of TiO2/N into the cement shortened the initial and final setting time, which was distinctly observed using 5 wt % of the photocatalyst in the cement matrix.

ON THE USE OF SLAG CEMENT COMPOSITIONS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF WELLS

2017 ◽  
pp. 80-85
Author(s):  
V. P. Ovchinnikov ◽  
O. V. Rozhkova ◽  
N. A. Aksenova ◽  
P. V. Ovchinnikov
Keyword(s):  
Blast Furnace ◽  
Blast Furnace Slag ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Cement Mortar ◽  
Setting Time ◽  
Rheological Parameters ◽  
Slag Cement ◽  
Furnace Slag

In the article studies of oil-filled compositions with the addition of blast-furnace slag for strength at elevated temperatures are presented. The rheological parameters of the slag cement slag cement mortar, as well as the setting time, were studied. Conclusions are drawn about the prospects of further study of slag cementcontaining compositions.

scholarly journals Effect of nano-silica as cementitious materials-reducing admixtures on the workability, mechanical properties and durability of concrete

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1395-1409
Author(s):  
Changjiang Liu ◽  
Xin Su ◽  
Yuyou Wu ◽  
Zhoulian Zheng ◽  
Bo Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Setting Time ◽  
Microscopic Analysis ◽  
Chloride Ion ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
Hydration Reaction ◽  
Ion Permeability ◽  
Nano Silica ◽  
Durability Of Concrete

Abstract Nano-silica (NS) is one of the most important nanomaterials in recent years. It is used as a new cement-based composite reinforcement in building materials because of its high volcanic ash activity. In order to achieve the goal of carbon peaking and carbon neutralization, combined with the research idea of cementitious materials-reducing admixture for concrete, under the condition of reducing the amount of cement in concrete by 20%, the influence of different dosages of NS on the setting time and mechanical properties of concrete was analyzed. In addition, the shrinkage performance, impermeability, and resistance to chloride-ion permeability of concrete were also studied. The results show that under the same curing conditions and ages, when the NS dosage is 2.5%, the compressive strength and splitting tensile strength of the specimen after 28 days of curing are the highest, reaching 40.87 and 3.8 MPa, which show an increase by 6.6 and 15.15%. The shrinkage performance of concrete increases with the increase in NS dosage. In addition, when the NS dosage is 2.0%, the durability of concrete has also been greatly improved. The impermeability of concrete increased by 18.7% and the resistance to chloride-ion permeability increased by 14.7%. Through microscopic analysis it was found that NS can promote the hydration reaction, generate more hydration products such as calcium silicate hydrate (C–S–H), enhance the interfacial adhesion between the matrix and the aggregate, and form a closer interfacial transition zone. Moreover, the addition of NS also reduces the cumulative pore volume in concrete, refines the pore size, and makes the internal structure of concrete denser.

Testing and Optimization of Production of Technical Foam for the Production of Cement Foam

2018 ◽  
Vol 276 ◽  
pp. 254-258
Author(s):  
Karel Mikulica ◽  
Dušan Dolák
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Cement Mortar ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Foam Concrete ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Insulation Materials ◽  
The Many

In the current construction industry, great importance is given to the usage of thermally insulating building materials. One of the many such materials can be a cement foam or foam concrete, a mixture of cement mortar and technical foam. This material can be, due to its consistency right after mixing, applied to uneven horizontal surfaces where usage of conventional thermal board insulation materials would be complicated. This paper discusses the methodology of testing of the physical and mechanical properties of foaming additives such as strength, density, foaming number and half-separability of technical foams. Then this methodology was subsequently verified on the five commonly used foaming additives in the Czech Republic.

Mechanical Properties of Cement Mortar Containing Heat-Treated Boron Derivative Waste at Elevated Temperatures

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 04018102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derya Over Kaman ◽  
Levent Koroglu ◽  
Erhan Ayas ◽  
Mustafa Tokyay ◽  
Yucel Guney
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Cement Mortar ◽  
Heat Treated

Effects of Temperature and Chemical Admixtures on the Properties of Rock-Based Geopolymers Designed for Zonal Isolation and Well Abandonment

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fawzi Chamssine ◽  
Mahmoud Khalifeh ◽  
Elsayed Eid ◽  
Mona Wetrhus Minde ◽  
Arild Saasen
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Rheological Properties ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Setting Time ◽  
Strength Development ◽  
Fluid Loss ◽  
Rotational Viscometer ◽  
Well Abandonment ◽  
Uniaxial Compressive Strength Test ◽  
The Impact

Abstract In this paper, the impact of temperature and admixture-based salts on the mechanical and rheological properties, and composition of geopolymers was studied. Neat geopolymer and Class-G cement, manufactured by Dyckerhoff, were used as reference samples at elevated temperatures. To enhance the additive properties of the geopolymer slurry, a combination of K and Zn was examined with a variety of K:Zn ratio ranging from ∼0.15 to ∼0.25. The workability of samples was tested by using an atmospheric consistometer, while other rheological properties were examined by running fluid loss test, and rotational viscometer test. The sample with the best workability was cured for 1, 3, and 7 days at bottomhole static temperatures of 70 and 80°C and pressure of 140 MPa where the mechanical properties were examined by ultrasonic cement analyzer and uniaxial compressive strength test. X-ray diffraction was used to analyze the composition of samples at different curing times and temperatures. The obtained results showed that the salt derivative admixtures have a significant impact on the oligomerization and polycondensation phases, where it distinctively elongated the setting time, enhanced strength, and strength development. On the other hand, the temperature effect was clearly observed by reducing rheological properties, while maintaining similar mechanical properties.

Utility of Air-Entraining Additive in the Development of Lightweight Alumina-Based Refractories

2020 ◽  
Vol 975 ◽  
pp. 147-152
Author(s):  
Marcel Jogl ◽  
Pavel Reiterman
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Bulk Density ◽  
High Temperatures ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Chemical Engineering ◽  
Thermal Loading ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Aluminous Cement ◽  
The Many ◽  
The Impact

The paper presents the impact of doses of an air-entraining additive on the mechanical properties of a composite based on aluminous cement. The presented data have been selected from the authors’ most recent research, which supports an economic development of a lightweight composite with the ability to withstand elevated temperatures of up to 1000 °C. The interest in the behaviour of concrete at high temperatures mainly results from the many cases of fires taking place in buildings, high-rises, tunnels, and drilling platform structures. Operation at high temperatures is also of fundamental importance to many major sectors of industry, including material production and processing, chemical engineering, power generation and more. Concrete has a great intrinsic behaviour when exposed to fire, especially when compared to other building materials. However, its fire resistance should not be taken for granted and proper structural fire protection is certainly necessary, e.g. in the form of high-temperature barriers. For the purposes of this experiment, the specimens were composed of cement paste and an air-entraining additive dosage between 2 – 10 % by weight of the cement dose. The properties of investigated specimens, dried at a temperature of 105 °C, were compared with each other. Values of compressive strength, flexural strength, and bulk density are measured in this work. The purpose was to evaluate the effects of the air-entraining agent on the workability of a fresh mixture, its bulk density, and mechanical properties after drying. In the case of a mixture with added short basalt fibres, the effects after high thermal loading were also evaluated. The proposed composites with air-entraining additive over 8 % shown the values of bulk density below 1800 kg/m3, along with the satisfactory strength results.

scholarly journals The influence of CuO nanoparticles and boron wastes on the properties of cement mortar

2018 ◽  
Vol 68 (331) ◽  
pp. 161 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Yildirim ◽  
E. M. Derun
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Pore Structure ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Cement Mortar ◽  
Setting Time ◽  
Cuo Nanoparticles ◽  
Replacement Ratio

In this study, compressive and flexural strength, thermal properties, and pore structure of mortars modified with two types of boron waste and different amounts of CuO nanoparticles were investigated. The binders were prepared with 3% of borogypsum or borax waste and nano-CuO at concentration up to 4%. The setting time, compressive and flexural strength at 3, 7, and 28 days, DTA/TG, XRD, BET, and water absorption tests were carried out, and optimal nano-CuO percentages were determined. It was observed that nano-CuO addition in the range 2%–2.5% can improve mechanical properties, reduce the amount of unreacted portlandite, increase water absorption resistance, and decrease the setting time for borogypsum-containing mortars. The optimum nano-CuO replacement ratio changes between 0.5%–1% for borax waste-containing mortars. The results showed that nano-CuO was able to promote hydration reactions, act as a nanofiller, and provide a kernel for nucleation reactions.

scholarly journals Effects of Chemical Admixtures on the Working and Mechanical Properties of Ordinary Dry-Mixed Mortar

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Shu-Chun Zhou ◽  
Heng-Lin Lv ◽  
Ning Li ◽  
Jie Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Water Retention ◽  
Cement Mortar ◽  
Setting Time ◽  
Methyl Cellulose ◽  
Cellulose Ether ◽  
Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose ◽  
Chemical Admixtures ◽  
Retarding Effect ◽  
Mixed Mortar

The effects of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose ether, starch ether, bentonite, and redispersion emulsoid powder on the working and mechanical properties of fresh dry-mixed mortar were studied. The results show that hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose ether has the greatest impact on the consistency and water retention of ordinary dry-mixed mortar and that redispersion emulsoid powder reduces the water action and starch ether has essentially no effect on water retention. It also shows that the time of mortar condensation when mixed with hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose ether is the longest, followed by redispersion emulsoid powder and bentonite. Starch ether can slightly, but not obviously, extend the setting time of cement mortar. Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose ether has the greatest impact on the mechanical properties of ordinary dry-mixed mortar, followed by redispersion emulsoid powder, starch ether, and bentonite. As the water retention increases, the setting time of the mortar also increases. The use of water as a thickening material has a retarding effect on the mortar, increases the water-retention rate, and increases the retarding effect. Moreover, increasing the content of the chemical admixtures decreases the strength of cement mortar.

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