{"title":"Nondestructive Testing of Cable Ducts in Concrete Columns and Walls Using the Impact-Echo Method","authors":"J. S. Clausen, A. Knudsen","doi":"10.14359/51663215","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14359/51663215","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes how the appearance of cracks and spalling in concrete columns in a new eight-story office building brought about concerns that the injection of the ducts in the columns was of poor quality. The cracks were mainly present at one floor, and trial drillings into the ducts on columns with severe cracks disclosed the presence of water and loose gravel and aggregates. Opening a duct revealed that the duct was either partially empty, filled with compacted gravel, or fully grouted. It was decided to use the impact-echo (IE) method to investigate the columns and ducts. Each column contains four ducts with a 25 mm (1 in.) diameter reinforcing bar for distribution of the shear stress at the lower and upper 1.0 m (3 ft) to each floor. Testing was performed for each 0.1 m (4 in.) elevation in these areas. The criterion to approve the injection was that at least 0.7 m (2 ft) of the column at the floor or the ceiling was fully injected. After testing the columns on 3 floors, it was decided to investigate the ducts in the walls of the three stairwells of the building, as they were vital for transferring the stresses of the reinforcement down through the building. Verification of the IE-system by drilling cores showed that is possible to distinguish between empty ducts, fully injected ducts, and ducts with compacted gravel. More than 35,000 measurements were made. The examination of the ducts showed that approximately 63% of tests at the top and approximately 86% at the bottom of the columns and walls indicated full injection.","PeriodicalId":232163,"journal":{"name":"SP-261: 10th ACI International Conference on Recent Advances in Concrete Technology and Sustainability Issues","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127132545","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
I. Moundoungou, D. Bulteel, E. Garcia-Diaz, P. Dégrugilliers
{"title":"The Use of Pessimum Effect to Reduce the Expansion of Concretes Based on ASR Reactive Aggregates","authors":"I. Moundoungou, D. Bulteel, E. Garcia-Diaz, P. Dégrugilliers","doi":"10.14359/51663213","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14359/51663213","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes how the alkali-silica reaction (ASR) concrete expansion tests at 60°C (140°F) and 100 % relative humidity showed that siliceous limestone aggregates could have pessimum behavior similar to that of flint aggregate. For a given content of alkalis, a concrete made with fine and coarse reactive aggregates expands less than concrete made with reactive fine aggregate and no reactive coarse aggregate. The higher the reactivity of the aggregate, the higher is the observed expansion reduction. This expansion reduction effect could be used to make concrete that would have a low level expansion.","PeriodicalId":232163,"journal":{"name":"SP-261: 10th ACI International Conference on Recent Advances in Concrete Technology and Sustainability Issues","volume":"140 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133603562","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Revuelta, M. C. Alonso, J. L. Garica, A. Barona
{"title":"Experimental Study on a Barite Heavyweight Self-Consolidating Concrete","authors":"D. Revuelta, M. C. Alonso, J. L. Garica, A. Barona","doi":"10.14359/51663204","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14359/51663204","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes how heavyweight concrete made of water, cement, and heavyweight aggregate is used for shielding in structures where radiation protection is required. Water reduction helps to achieve high density mixtures, since water is the component with the lowest specific gravity. Thus, the use of superplasticizers helps to obtain workable concrete with low water-cement ratio (w/c) and high density. This paper discusses properties for heavy-weight self-consolidating concrete (SCC) made with polycarboxilic-based superplasticizer and barite aggregate. Fresh concrete properties were characterized using the suitable test methods employed in SCC. Since segregation is a key issue in this type of concrete due to the large difference between the densities of the mortar and coarse aggregate, some specific tests were carried out in concrete columns to verify homogeneity of the concrete, including the measurement of the capillarity and water permeability.","PeriodicalId":232163,"journal":{"name":"SP-261: 10th ACI International Conference on Recent Advances in Concrete Technology and Sustainability Issues","volume":"38 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129735749","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Structural Synthetic Fibers for Three-Dimensional Reinforcement of Concrete","authors":"V. Ramakrishnan","doi":"10.14359/51663201","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14359/51663201","url":null,"abstract":"The strength, toughness properties and plastic shrinkage potential of the structural synthetic fiber reinforced concrete are evaluated in this paper. The test results indicated that there was a significant increase in the flexural strength and a slight increase in the first crack strength as the fiber content was increased from 0.5 to 2.0% by volume. The Japanese toughness factors and equivalent flexural strengths were also significantly increased as the fiber content increased. There was also a tremendous increase in impact strength with an increase in fiber content. Very high average residual strengths (ARS) (ASTM C 1399) were obtained and the ARS values increased as the fiber content increased. The contribution of structural synthetic fibers to plastic shrinkage reduction of concrete was studied using cement-rich concrete and the experimental results are reported in this paper. The fiber dosages used were 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0% by volume of concrete. The tests were conducted using 51 mm (2.0 in.) thick slab that was 1 m (3 ft) long and 0.6 m (2 ft) wide. The crack development was enhanced by using fans that can produce a wind velocity of 22 km/h (13.2 m/h). The performance of these fibers was compared using the crack areas of control slab with no fibers and fiber reinforced slabs. The results indicate that structural synthetic fibers at the dosages used, tremendously reduced the plastic shrinkage in concrete. The crack area reduction varied from 100 to 92% of the plain concrete. There was absolutely no cracking when a fiber dosage of 2.0% by volume of concrete was used.","PeriodicalId":232163,"journal":{"name":"SP-261: 10th ACI International Conference on Recent Advances in Concrete Technology and Sustainability Issues","volume":"76 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126307178","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Brief History of Pullout Testing with Particular Reference to Canada - A Personal Journey","authors":"J. Bickley","doi":"10.14359/51663217","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14359/51663217","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes how, from the 1930s to the 1970s, a number of researchers in Russia, the U.S., and Canada worked on the development of a reliable pullout test. In Denmark, Kierkegaard-Hansen’s research first established pullout insert dimensions that resulted in a straight line relationship between the pullout force and compressive strength. This led to the development by Germann-Petersen of a portable tester suitable for site use. Subsequently, the procedure proved effective in assuring safe form removal times at early ages and in the acceleration of construction schedules. Experience worldwide over the last 30 years has established the usefulness of the test and it has been standardized in many countries.","PeriodicalId":232163,"journal":{"name":"SP-261: 10th ACI International Conference on Recent Advances in Concrete Technology and Sustainability Issues","volume":"50 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114459203","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nondestructive Testing of Bridge Decks and Tunnel Linings Using Impulse-Response","authors":"J. S. Clausen, A. Knudsen","doi":"10.14359/51663216","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14359/51663216","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes how the presence of poor bonding at interfaces between, asphalt, membranes and concrete on bridge decks or between the original concrete and repair patches of tunnel linings often causes a faster deterioration of the different materials, resulting in for example corrosion of the reinforcement, which can lead to spalling of the concrete cover layer. Visual inspections often only disclose these problems at a late state in the deterioration process and repair or replacement of portions or the whole structure can be expensive. Regular inspections combining visual and NDT tools, such as the impulse-response technique and verification of the results by drilling out a few cores, can disclose problems at an early state and provides valuable information of the actual condition of the structure. The use of the impulse-response technique gives the user an indication of the mobility and stiffness of the structures and hence a tool to evaluate the presence of conditions such as poor bonding or delaminations in the structure. Large areas can be tested rapidly and data are valuable for planning future strategies for maintenance or repair of a structure. This paper presents some typical case histories with emphasis on the advantages and limitations of the impulse-response technique.","PeriodicalId":232163,"journal":{"name":"SP-261: 10th ACI International Conference on Recent Advances in Concrete Technology and Sustainability Issues","volume":"10 Suppl 1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115579701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Shrinkage Reducing Effect of a Combination of Internal Curing and Shrinkage Compensating Agents on High-Performance Concrete","authors":"M. Meddah, Masahiro Suzuki, R. Sato","doi":"10.14359/51663199","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14359/51663199","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes how water entraining agent using porous aggregate known as internal curing (IC) has become an important component of high-performance concrete (HPC). This paper presents part of the experimental results of an on-going research project regarding the effectiveness of porous ceramic waste aggregates called ‘PorCera’ (PC) as IC agent for high-performance structural concrete elements. Previous studies have proven the effectiveness of both the presoaked recycled porous ceramic coarse aggregate (PCCA) as an IC and shrinkage compensating agents in reducing autogenous shrinkage of HPC. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the synergistic effect of a combination of shrinkage compensating agents and the PorCera on silica fume HPC behavior. This hybrid curing technique includes a combination of shrinkage reducing agent (SRA), expansive additive (EA), and internal curing provided by the recycled PC. Its effect on compressive and split tensile strengths, autogenous shrinkage, and internal self-stress were investigated. Results indicate that HPC mixtures made with this hybrid curing system drastically reduce the amount of autogenous shrinkage, and consequently the induced internal stress and perform much better than the single incorporation of shrinkage compensating agents.","PeriodicalId":232163,"journal":{"name":"SP-261: 10th ACI International Conference on Recent Advances in Concrete Technology and Sustainability Issues","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130472806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Shear Friction of Reinforced Self-Compacting Concrete Members","authors":"P. Desnerck, G. Schutter, G. L. Taerwe","doi":"10.14359/51663206","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14359/51663206","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes how aggregate interlock along inclined cracks is one of the basic mechanisms that contribute to the shear resistance of reinforced concrete members. In self-compacting-concrete (SCC) the amount of coarse aggregates is lower than in conventional vibrated concrete (CVC). This different grading could have an influence on the aggregate interlock. To study this effect, push-off tests are carried out. The shear plane of the specimen is crossed by steel bars resulting in reinforcement ratios ranging between 0.45 and 2.68%. It follows that the experimentally determined shear friction of self-compacting concrete is slightly higher than the shear friction of CVC. However, the vertical displacement corresponding with the ultimate shear strength is larger.","PeriodicalId":232163,"journal":{"name":"SP-261: 10th ACI International Conference on Recent Advances in Concrete Technology and Sustainability Issues","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116922516","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analysis of the Relation between Hydration Heat and Autogenous Shrinkage of Concrete at Early Ages","authors":"E. B. Lee, Gyuyong Kim, K. Koo, H. J. Lee","doi":"10.14359/51663212","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14359/51663212","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents an analysis method for histories of hydration heat and autogenous shrinkage at early ages is suggested in this study. The early age properties and the relation between hydration heat and autogenous shrinkage of high-strength concrete were investigated. In the results, most autogenous shrinkage of high-strength concrete occurred in a few days after casting. The shape of autogenous shrinkage history corresponded well to the shape of hydration temperature history at early ages. There was a close relation between hydration heat and autogenous shrinkage at early ages, especially between hydration heating velocity (HHV) and autogenous shrinking velocity (ASV). And it is noted that HHV can affect the ultimate autogenous shrinkage.","PeriodicalId":232163,"journal":{"name":"SP-261: 10th ACI International Conference on Recent Advances in Concrete Technology and Sustainability Issues","volume":"88 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125964270","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recent Investigation on the Use of Foundry Sand in Mortar Mixtures","authors":"F. Tittarelli, S. Monosi, M. Ruello, G. Moriconi","doi":"10.14359/51663214","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14359/51663214","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes how the used foundry sand (UFS) represents the highest amount of solid waste generated by foundries. At present, the general trend is disposal in landfills with two drawbacks: consumption of new raw materials and saturation of existing landfills. This material is classified non-hazardous and therefore its reuse is possible in several industrial sectors. In this study laboratory tests are presented regarding the reuse of waste foundry sand in mortar production by partly replacing the fine aggregate with UFS. The waste material was physically and chemically characterized and then it was added to mortars as fine aggregate replacement at dosage rates of 0%, 20%, and 30% sand by weight. At the dosage of 20%, an addition of previously washed UFS was also considered. The resulting washing water was used to manufacture cement pastes in order to investigate the effect of soluble UFS ions on the hydration kinetics of cement by thermogravimetric analysis. The obtained results showed that the addition of UFS decreases the compressive strength of mortars by about 30%, regardless of the addition rate, and has an accelerated setting effect on cement paste hydration. These undesirable effects are partially mitigated by using previously washed foundry sand.","PeriodicalId":232163,"journal":{"name":"SP-261: 10th ACI International Conference on Recent Advances in Concrete Technology and Sustainability Issues","volume":"80 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128957002","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}