Autogenous healing efficiency of calcium (OPC) and magnesium (MgO) binder-based strain-hardening cementitious composite (SHCC)

IF 10.8 1区工程技术 Q1 CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

Cement & concrete composites Pub Date : 2025-03-27 DOI:10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106071

Lei Gu , Dhanendra Kumar , Cise Unluer , Paulo J.M. Monteiro , En-Hua Yang

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Abstract

This study investigated the effects of hydrated phase composition [tailored using Portland cement (OPC) and reactive magnesia cement (RMC), water-to-binder (w/b) ratio, and curing age] on the autogenous self-healing behavior of strain-hardening cementitious composites (SHCC). The healing efficiency was characterized by stiffness recovery and crack width. The morphology of the cracked sections and chemical characterization of the matrix and healing products were carried out simultaneously to understand the characteristics of healing products and underlying mechanisms. The stiffness recovery reduced with increased curing age for OPC-based SHCCs, but the effect was insignificant in RMC-based SHCCs. The threshold crack width for complete healing was larger for OPC-based SHCCs than RMC-based SHCCs. A low w/b ratio is beneficial for robust self-healing in both OPC and RMC-based SHCCs due to increased unreacted cement content in the matrix. The possibility of early-age crack healing was higher in all the investigated SHCCs. The RMC-based SHCC with a low w/b ratio, maintained its autogenous healing capacity irrespective of the composite age.

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Cement & concrete composites 工程技术-材料科学：复合

CiteScore

18.70

自引率

11.40%

发文量

459

审稿时长

65 days

期刊介绍： 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.