Multi-scale characterization of lightweight aggregate and superabsorbent polymers influence on autogenous shrinkage and microstructure of ultra-high performance concrete

IF 7.4 1区工程技术 Q1 CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

Construction and Building Materials Pub Date : 2024-11-30 DOI:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.139408

Jingjing Lyu , Shuo Feng , Qingsong Zhang

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Abstract

This study investigates the effects of internal curing agents on the autogenous shrinkage, hydration, and microstructure of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC). Lightweight aggregate (LWA) and superabsorbent polymers (SAP) were examined across various dosages as representative internal curing agents. Measurements were taken for the mechanical properties, autogenous shrinkage, and internal relative humidity of the UHPC. The mechanisms of internal curing were analyzed using thermogravimetry, pore structure, and microstructural evaluations. Additionally, porosity and microhardness in the matrix around the fibers and internal curing agents were tested to quantitatively assess their impact on the properties of the UHPC matrix. Results indicate that high dosages of LWA or SAP negatively affect the compressive strength of UHPC. A dosage of 15 % LWA increased flexural strength by 11 %, whereas SAP showed no significant improvement in flexural strength. LWA effectively reduced autogenous shrinkage by 49.4 %-88.8 %, while a SAP dosage of 0.3 % reduced autogenous shrinkage by 82 %. Both LWA and SAP increased porosity by 33.9 %-55.9 %. SAP released water within the matrix, forming voids filled with calcium hydroxide. The interface between LWA and the matrix was dense, with porosity near the LWA and SAP interfaces being 23.5 %-53.9 % and 26.0 %-38.2 % lower, respectively, compared to other areas. The microhardness in the LWA and SAP interface regions was 20 % and 16.2 % higher than in different places. The LWA pre-saturated method can effectively reduce autogenous shrinkage, and 15 % LWA has no adverse effect on mechanical strength.

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Construction and Building Materials 工程技术-材料科学：综合

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13.80

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21.60%

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3632

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82 days

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