Yiyuan Zhang , Yi Zhang , Yaxin Tao , Xiaodi Dai , Kim Van Tittelboom , Karel Lesage , Geert De Schutter
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Abstract
The performance of responsive cementitious materials after magnetic intervention plays an important role for the application of active rheology control. For example, during 3D concrete printing, the material needs to sustain the increased rheological properties (e.g. yield stress, etc.) after an intervention in the nozzle to guarantee buildability. This research investigates the use of hard magnetic particles to make sure that the responsive cementitious materials sustain their response after a magnetic intervention. The remanent rheological, microstructural and magnetic properties of responsive cementitious materials after a magnetic intervention were studied. Effects of magnetic flux densities (0 T, 0.3 T, and 0.6 T) and magnetic intervention durations (5 s, 60 s, and 180 s) were investigated and compared. Small amplitude oscillation shear (SAOS) tests were performed to determine the rheological properties including yield stress and structural build-up of responsive cementitious materials. The distribution of hard magnetic particles in the magneto-responsive cementitious materials was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) equipped with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). The magnetization of magneto-responsive paste was determined by a vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM). A new type of innovative magneto-responsive cementitious materials was developed, which can sustain a significant magneto-rheological response after the intervention of only a few seconds. The degree of response after a magnetic intervention was heavily influenced by the magnetic flux density instead of intervention duration. The remanent alignment and remanent magnetization of magneto-responsive particles in the cementitious materials were verified and confirmed by experimental results.
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Cement & concrete composites focuses on advancements in cement-concrete composite technology and the production, use, and performance of cement-based construction materials. It covers a wide range of materials, including fiber-reinforced composites, polymer composites, ferrocement, and those incorporating special aggregates or waste materials. Major themes include microstructure, material properties, testing, durability, mechanics, modeling, design, fabrication, and practical applications. The journal welcomes papers on structural behavior, field studies, repair and maintenance, serviceability, and sustainability. It aims to enhance understanding, provide a platform for unconventional materials, promote low-cost energy-saving materials, and bridge the gap between materials science, engineering, and construction. Special issues on emerging topics are also published to encourage collaboration between materials scientists, engineers, designers, and fabricators.