Maximilian Sorgner , Rodrigo Díaz Flores , Bernhard Pichler , Thomas Pilgerstorfer , Bernd Moritz , Christian Hellmich
{"title":"Basic creep properties of hydrates in mature slag-based CEM II concretes: A micromechanical analysis","authors":"Maximilian Sorgner , Rodrigo Díaz Flores , Bernhard Pichler , Thomas Pilgerstorfer , Bernd Moritz , Christian Hellmich","doi":"10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107735","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107735","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The demand for accurate characterization of slag-based CEM II concretes is becoming increasingly important as the construction sector shifts towards eco-efficient materials. Here, the basic creep behavior of slag-based CEM II concretes is traced back to mixture-invariant hydrate properties. Therefore, an experimentally validated three-step micro-viscoelastic model for CEM I/OPC-concretes is complemented by a Powers-Acker-type hydration model for CEM II and extended towards long-term creep, temperature activation, and moisture sensitivity. This model is used for a strain rate-based, aging viscoelastic analysis of two creep tests on distinctively different CEM II concretes; revealing that the shear creep modulus of CEM II hydrates is half as large as the one of ordinary Portland cement hydrates. This makes slag-based CEM II concretes especially suitable for applications such as precast segmental tunnel linings, where a faster stress relaxation under displacement-controlled conditions is beneficial.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":266,"journal":{"name":"Cement and Concrete Research","volume":"189 ","pages":"Article 107735"},"PeriodicalIF":10.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142776560","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ellina Bernard , Barbara Lothenbach , Rupert J. Myers , Marcus H.N. Yio
{"title":"Pyroaurite-like phases (Mg-Fe3+ LDH) synthesis and solubility","authors":"Ellina Bernard , Barbara Lothenbach , Rupert J. Myers , Marcus H.N. Yio","doi":"10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107739","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107739","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explores different methods for precipitating carbonated Mg-Fe<sup>3+</sup> layered double hydroxides (LDHs) with Mg/Fe<sup>3+</sup> ratios ranging from 2 to 2.5. Two synthesis approaches were investigated: a) CO<sub>3</sub>-Mg-Fe<sup>3+</sup>-LDH co-precipitated directly from MgO, Fe(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>3</sub> and Na<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub> and b) NO<sub>3</sub>-Mg-Fe<sup>3+</sup>-LDH precipitated by adding NaOH to Mg(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>-Fe(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>3</sub> solutions, followed by ion exchange with Na<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub> to form CO<sub>3</sub>-Mg-Fe<sup>3+</sup>-LDH. The solids were characterised using TGA, XRD and FTIR. For the co-precipitated samples in the presence of Na<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub>, the formation of carbonate-LDH was accompanied by ~10–30 wt% of hydromagnesite, while CO<sub>3</sub>-Mg-Fe<sup>3+</sup>-LDH modified from the NO<sub>3</sub>-Mg-Fe<sup>3+</sup>-LDH did not show any other Mg‑carbonates but contained Fe hydroxides, as evidenced by their brown coloration. All samples were re-equilibrated at 7, 20 and 50 °C. The solubility product (log Kso) was calculated from solution analysis, and preliminary thermodynamic data are presented. The findings provide insights into the stability and formation conditions of carbonated Mg-Fe<sup>3+</sup> LDH phases in carbonate-rich environments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":266,"journal":{"name":"Cement and Concrete Research","volume":"189 ","pages":"Article 107739"},"PeriodicalIF":10.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142776419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tobias Völker , Friedrich M. Mensing , Sabine Kruschwitz
{"title":"Estimation of cement content in concrete by spatially resolved laser induced breakdown spectroscopy","authors":"Tobias Völker , Friedrich M. Mensing , Sabine Kruschwitz","doi":"10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107714","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107714","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The cement content in concrete significantly influences critical properties such as durability, permeability, strength, and workability. Traditional methods for estimating the cement content face limitations. These include the need for comprehensive chemical and solubility knowledge, extensive sample preparation, and their time-consuming and destructive nature. This study investigates the application of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) as an alternative method. It involves probing concrete samples with high spatial resolution and analyzing the resultant spectra. The methodology is first tested on mesoscale concrete models to assess limitations and inherent errors. Subsequently, the methodology is applied to actual concrete samples with varying cement content and aggregate size distributions. The results demonstrate a promising accuracy, with an average relative error of approximately 8%. This paper offers a comprehensive evaluation of the method’s advantages, limitations, and factors influencing its practical applicability in field conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":266,"journal":{"name":"Cement and Concrete Research","volume":"189 ","pages":"Article 107714"},"PeriodicalIF":10.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142776422","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alexandra Bertron , Cyrill Grengg , Matthieu Peyre Lavigne , Holger Wack , Gregor J.G. Gluth , Amr Aboulela , Vanessa Sonois , Tilman Gehrke , Florian Mittermayr
{"title":"Comparative evaluation of laboratory methods for performance assessment of cementitious materials in wastewater networks: Biological and chemical tests versus field exposure","authors":"Alexandra Bertron , Cyrill Grengg , Matthieu Peyre Lavigne , Holger Wack , Gregor J.G. Gluth , Amr Aboulela , Vanessa Sonois , Tilman Gehrke , Florian Mittermayr","doi":"10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107741","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107741","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The biodeterioration of concrete elements in sewer systems and their repair is of significant economic and societal concern. However, the available test methods to assess the performance of cementitious materials under the relevant conditions are insufficiently validated. In the present study, two biological test methods and a standardised chemical test were applied to two sewer repair mortars and a reference mortar, and the performances of these materials were compared in a severely deteriorating sewer environment. In both biological tests, the induction period was considerably shorter than that of the field, and time-resolved recording of durability indicators enabled to determine deterioration rates in the steady-state regime, which compared reasonably well with each other and with the behaviour in the sewer environment. The chemical test does not allow to obtain a deterioration rate, and the observed relative performance differences of the mortars deviated from the results of the biological tests.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":266,"journal":{"name":"Cement and Concrete Research","volume":"188 ","pages":"Article 107741"},"PeriodicalIF":10.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142753009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fujian Yang , Zhihao Zhao , Yuan Liu , Man Li , Jinliang Song , Dawei Hu , Hui Zhou
{"title":"Effect of flow rate on spatio-temporal deterioration of concrete under flowing sulfate attack","authors":"Fujian Yang , Zhihao Zhao , Yuan Liu , Man Li , Jinliang Song , Dawei Hu , Hui Zhou","doi":"10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107734","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107734","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Flowing effect on concrete deterioration caused by sulfate attack at varying flow rates was studied. It was found that an increased flow rate can expedite the weakening of the concrete's elastic modulus in the short term, thus causing an earlier onset of this weakening. However, the long-term deterioration of the elastic modulus remains unaffected by the flow rate due to the limited amount of products responsible for concrete deterioration. Notably, the deterioration depth or rate of the elastic modulus increases with higher flow rates due to the scouring effect of sulfate flow. To quantify this acceleration effect, an acceleration coefficient was defined, representing the impact of flow rate on the weakening process of concrete. It is approximately 1.20 for every 0.5 m/s increase in flow rate within the tested range. This coefficient provides a useful metric to assess the durability of concrete to sulfate attack under varying flow conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":266,"journal":{"name":"Cement and Concrete Research","volume":"188 ","pages":"Article 107734"},"PeriodicalIF":10.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142735673","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Penetration test of sheet-like indenter for yield stress assessment of 3D-printed concrete","authors":"Haoyu Lu, Lizhi Zhang, Junkai Wang, Zhaoxin Shi, Wei She, Wenqiang Zuo","doi":"10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107728","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107728","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The evolution of early mechanical properties of 3D-printed concrete (3DPC) plays a crucial role in early constructability, while current methods face challenges on the tradeoff between the accuracy and feasibility of mechanical properties characterization. In this paper, we designed a sheet-like indenter configuration to quantitatively obtain the yield stress of fresh 3DPC. First, we show the typical force-depth curve of sheet-like indenters obtained during the penetration test and analyze the main factors affecting the penetration resistance at various regimes. Then, we derive the quantitative correlation between the yield stress and the force-depth curve based on numerical simulation. Our results show that the slipping phenomenon between the indenter side and the material leads to an underestimation of the yield stress compared to the standard compression test and cone-shaped indenter. We moreover propose a sheet-like indenter with surface roughness modification to obtain the accurate yield stress value, together with a formula for the yield stress calculation based on the force-depth curve. Finally, we assess the feasibility of the proposed approach, which can robustly predict fresh 3DPC with yield stresses in the range of 1–100 kPa.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":266,"journal":{"name":"Cement and Concrete Research","volume":"188 ","pages":"Article 107728"},"PeriodicalIF":10.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706203","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reaction and microstructure development of one-part geopolymer for wellbore applications – An experimental and numerical study","authors":"Mayank Gupta , Xiujiao Qiu , Mohamed Omran , Yun Chen , Mahmoud Khalifeh , Guang Ye","doi":"10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107738","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107738","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study focuses on the numerical modeling of the reaction and microstructure development of a one-part granite-based geopolymer, which is often used for carbon capture and storage (CCS) applications. This work extends the capabilities of GeoMicro3D to model one-part geopolymers containing different precursors and activators (solid and in solution). The model considers the particle size distribution of different solids and the real shape of particles to prepare the initial simulation domain. Further, the dissolution rates of different solids estimated from the experiments were used to model the dissolution of different elements in the pore solution. Subsequently, the model utilizes classical nucleation probability modeling coupled with thermodynamic modeling to estimate the precipitation of products in the microstructure. Experiments were performed to study the pore solution, reaction degree, and amount of products in the microstructure, which were further compared with the simulation results to check the rationality of the model.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":266,"journal":{"name":"Cement and Concrete Research","volume":"188 ","pages":"Article 107738"},"PeriodicalIF":10.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142718565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Quantitative relationship between microstructure of steel-concrete interface and chloride-induced corrosion rate of steel in unsaturated cementitious materials","authors":"Zushi Tian, Xiaojuan Kang, Haodong Ji, Hailong Ye","doi":"10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107736","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107736","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>While extensive evidence indicates that the porous microstructure of the steel-concrete interface (SCI) is the key factor contributing to early depassivation and expedited corrosion propagation of steel rebar, there remains a lack of quantitative relationship between the SCI microstructural parameters and corrosion rate of steel, particularly under unsaturated conditions. In this work, the effects of rebar arrangement direction (i.e., horizontal and vertical orientations), binder type (i.e., ordinary Portland cement and alkali-activated slag), presence of aggregate, and chloride content, on both the SCI and chloride-induced corrosion rate of steel were systematically investigated and quantified at different relative humidity levels. The results indicated that in comparison with Portland cement counterparts, the reaction products of alkali-activated slag fill the gap under the horizontally oriented steel rebars, favoring more densified SCI microstructure and better corrosion protection. Quantitative analysis reveals that in the unsaturated state, the corrosion rate of steel decreases more slowly in more porous SCI microstructure. An image-based model is proposed to quantitatively link SCI microstructure and corrosion rate of steel, which is applicable to both Portland cement and alkali-activated slag systems in saturated and unsaturated conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":266,"journal":{"name":"Cement and Concrete Research","volume":"188 ","pages":"Article 107736"},"PeriodicalIF":10.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142696506","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dingqiang Fan , Chunpeng Zhang , Jian-Xin Lu , Ligang Peng , Rui Yu , Chi Sun Poon
{"title":"Rheology dependent pore structure optimization of high-performance foam concrete","authors":"Dingqiang Fan , Chunpeng Zhang , Jian-Xin Lu , Ligang Peng , Rui Yu , Chi Sun Poon","doi":"10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107737","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107737","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Foam concrete encounters a fundamental challenge in balancing lightweight and high strength. Pore optimization is the key to address this problem. This study starts with rheology control to optimize the pore structure of foam concretes, thereby designing high-performance foam concrete (HPFC). X-ray computed tomography was employed to explore the relationship between rheology and pore characteristics, revealing the corresponding control mechanisms. The findings indicated that rheological parameters, particularly viscosity, significantly influenced pore size, uniformity, sphericity, fractal dimension and connectivity. Therefore, there was an optimal viscosity range (1.30 ± 0.15 Pa·s) for achieving the desirable pore structure. Mechanical analysis demonstrated that the viscosity could impact the balance of the added foams under dynamic and static conditions via drag force, resulting in changes to the pore structure. After pore optimization, the HPFCs exhibited high compressive strength (2–3 times higher than normal foam concrete at an equal density) and excellent durability comparable to high-performance concrete.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":266,"journal":{"name":"Cement and Concrete Research","volume":"188 ","pages":"Article 107737"},"PeriodicalIF":10.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142696507","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reactive transport modelling of autogenous self-healing in cracked concrete","authors":"Daniel Lahmann, Sylvia Keßler","doi":"10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107733","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107733","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Autogenous self-healing can close cracks in water-retaining concrete structures. However, its inconsistent efficiency in building practice indicates that the underlying processes are not fully understood. Therefore, this study characterizes reactive transport through cracked concrete and models it using PHREEQC to develop a comprehensive understanding of chemical processes promoting autogenous self-healing. Driven by the dissolution of portlandite, the main cause of healing is the precipitation of CaCO<sub>3</sub>, which contributes to a crack closure of up to 113 μm. This process is supported by the formation of M-S-H and C-S-H. As self-healing progresses, the rates of dissolution and precipitation processes that promote healing decrease exponentially. At initial flow rates >2 L h<sup>−1</sup>, CaCO<sub>3</sub> precipitation is favored towards the crack outlet. At lower initial flow rates, the formation of CaCO<sub>3</sub> shifts towards the crack inlet. These findings underscore the need to reconsider the reliance on effective healing in practical applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":266,"journal":{"name":"Cement and Concrete Research","volume":"187 ","pages":"Article 107733"},"PeriodicalIF":10.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142678319","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}