Pub Date : 2024-11-09DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105846
Bin Dong , Yuguo Yu , Wei Gao , Chamila Gunasekara , Gaofeng Zhao , Arnaud Castel , Sujeeva Setunge
This paper presents an electro-chemo-physical model for analyzing long-term chloride-induced reinforcement corrosion in concrete structures. The integration of electrochemical and thermodynamic analyses enables the proposed model to capture the influence of simultaneous reactions within concrete on the corrosion process. The model is validated against experiments, where the necessity of considering the complicated reactions within concrete in long-term corrosion modeling is underscored. Building upon experimental observations and numerical explorations, a potential corrosion acceleration effect resulting from Friedel's salt dissolution in a longer term of corrosion propagation is discovered. Thereafter, a new qualitative model for describing the reinforcement depassivation process in concrete is proposed, along with discussions on governing mechanisms. From a computational perspective, the study also identifies hematite and magnetite as thermodynamically stable rusts under different concentrations of Fe2+ and O2. The proposed model and discoveries are poised to contribute significantly to scientifically robust predictions of deterioration and remaining service life for aging reinforced concrete structures.
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Pub Date : 2024-11-08DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105844
Mandip Dahal, Kay Wille
This study introduces a novel steel fiber arrangement, termed “bundled fibers,” where multiple high-strength steel wires are twisted into short, discontinuous fibers. The bond behavior of these bundled fibers in ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) was evaluated through single-fiber pullout tests. Four variations of bundled fibers, consisting of two to five wires, were tested across three embedment lengths (3.3 mm, 4.9 mm, and 6.5 mm). Results indicate that increasing embedment length and bundling more wires enhance maximum pullout load, fiber stress, pullout energy, and bond strength, although slip capacity decreases with more wires. Compared to equivalent numbers of straight fibers, bundled fibers demonstrated superior performance in all pullout parameters and outperformed five common steel fiber geometries (straight, striated, wavy, hooked, twisted) in bond strength and slip capacity. A new parameter introduced to quantify slip hardening addresses a gap in the literature, with bundled fibers showing a higher degree of slip hardening due to torsion-induced frictional bonding. Additionally, bundled fibers reduce fiber agglomeration, highlighting their potential for developing high energy-absorbing UHPC.
{"title":"Slip hardening behavior of bundled steel fibers in ultra-high performance concrete","authors":"Mandip Dahal, Kay Wille","doi":"10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105844","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105844","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study introduces a novel steel fiber arrangement, termed “bundled fibers,” where multiple high-strength steel wires are twisted into short, discontinuous fibers. The bond behavior of these bundled fibers in ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) was evaluated through single-fiber pullout tests. Four variations of bundled fibers, consisting of two to five wires, were tested across three embedment lengths (3.3 mm, 4.9 mm, and 6.5 mm). Results indicate that increasing embedment length and bundling more wires enhance maximum pullout load, fiber stress, pullout energy, and bond strength, although slip capacity decreases with more wires. Compared to equivalent numbers of straight fibers, bundled fibers demonstrated superior performance in all pullout parameters and outperformed five common steel fiber geometries (straight, striated, wavy, hooked, twisted) in bond strength and slip capacity. A new parameter introduced to quantify slip hardening addresses a gap in the literature, with bundled fibers showing a higher degree of slip hardening due to torsion-induced frictional bonding. Additionally, bundled fibers reduce fiber agglomeration, highlighting their potential for developing high energy-absorbing UHPC.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9865,"journal":{"name":"Cement & concrete composites","volume":"155 ","pages":"Article 105844"},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142596505","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}
Pub Date : 2024-11-08DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105843
Patryk Jędrzejczak , Anna Parus , Adam Kubiak , Petr Hotěk , Lukáš Fiala , Agnieszka Ślosarczyk , Teofil Jesionowski , Robert Černý , Łukasz Klapiszewski
The primary objective of this study was to develop cement composites with the ability to photocatalytically degrade contaminants and exhibit antimicrobial properties. To achieve this, titanium(IV) oxide was modified with carbon to create a photocatalyst active under both UV and visible light. The modified TiO2 was then combined with kraft lignin, a byproduct of paper production, resulting in functional inorganic-organic hybrid systems. These hybrid materials were characterized using various research methods, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA/DTG), low-temperature nitrogen sorption, and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The photocatalytic activity of these materials was evaluated under UV and visible light. The pristine components and resulting hybrid systems were incorporated into cement composites as admixtures in the amount of 1.0 wt% relative to the cement weight. The performance of both fresh and cured cement mortar was assessed, focusing on workability, compressive and flexural strength after 3 and 28 days of hydration. The compressive strength after 28 days in the case of the most favorable cement mortars improves from 54.7 MPa, as obtained for the reference sample, to values exceeding 60.0 MPa. It was established that the presence of lignin in the hybrid material introduced into the cement mortar contributes to an improvement in workability, ranging from 10 to 15 mm. Additional evaluations included pore structure parameters using mercury intrusion porosimetry, microstructural properties, photocatalytic activity as well as antimicrobial efficacy. The results indicated that the newly developed carbon-TiO2/kraft lignin hybrid systems can be effectively utilized as functional admixtures in cement composites, enhancing their photocatalytic and antimicrobial properties.
{"title":"Unraveling the photocatalytic and antimicrobial performance of carbon-TiO2/lignin hybrid admixtures in sustainable cement composites","authors":"Patryk Jędrzejczak , Anna Parus , Adam Kubiak , Petr Hotěk , Lukáš Fiala , Agnieszka Ślosarczyk , Teofil Jesionowski , Robert Černý , Łukasz Klapiszewski","doi":"10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105843","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105843","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The primary objective of this study was to develop cement composites with the ability to photocatalytically degrade contaminants and exhibit antimicrobial properties. To achieve this, titanium(IV) oxide was modified with carbon to create a photocatalyst active under both UV and visible light. The modified TiO<sub>2</sub> was then combined with kraft lignin, a byproduct of paper production, resulting in functional inorganic-organic hybrid systems. These hybrid materials were characterized using various research methods, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA/DTG), low-temperature nitrogen sorption, and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The photocatalytic activity of these materials was evaluated under UV and visible light. The pristine components and resulting hybrid systems were incorporated into cement composites as admixtures in the amount of 1.0 wt% relative to the cement weight. The performance of both fresh and cured cement mortar was assessed, focusing on workability, compressive and flexural strength after 3 and 28 days of hydration. The compressive strength after 28 days in the case of the most favorable cement mortars improves from 54.7 MPa, as obtained for the reference sample, to values exceeding 60.0 MPa. It was established that the presence of lignin in the hybrid material introduced into the cement mortar contributes to an improvement in workability, ranging from 10 to 15 mm. Additional evaluations included pore structure parameters using mercury intrusion porosimetry, microstructural properties, photocatalytic activity as well as antimicrobial efficacy. The results indicated that the newly developed carbon-TiO<sub>2</sub>/kraft lignin hybrid systems can be effectively utilized as functional admixtures in cement composites, enhancing their photocatalytic and antimicrobial properties.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9865,"journal":{"name":"Cement & concrete composites","volume":"155 ","pages":"Article 105843"},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142596503","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}
Pub Date : 2024-11-06DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105838
Nannan Zhang , Gao Deng , Wenyu Liao , Hongyan Ma , Chuanlin Hu
This study investigated the aqueous carbonation mechanisms of three typical steel slags: ladle metallurgy furnace (LMF) slag containing high Al content, electric arc furnace (EAF) slag featuring high Si content and relatively low Al content, and ladle-arc fusion (LAF) slag with medium-Al content. It was found that the carbonation kinetics of the three slags were similar and followed the surface coverage model within the first 6 h of carbonation. Initially, the carbonation process was primarily governed by the reaction product precipitation. After 3 h of carbonation, the process was dominated by mineral dissolution, controlled by the uncovered reactive sites. The carbonation-reactive Ca-bearing minerals in the slags, including silicates (CRSis) and aluminates (CRAls), sequestered CO2 to form calcite during carbonation, accompanied by the formation of silica gel and alumina gel, respectively. CRSi, mainly larnite, was present in EAF and LAF slags, showing high reactivity, whereas mayenite (i.e., C12A7), a CRAl mineral present across all slags, exhibited high reactivity in LMF slag but lower reactivity in EAF and LAF slags. Furthermore, AFm phases and katoite (i.e., C3AH6) were detected in LMF slag as CRAls along with mayenite, and their carbonation reactivity decreased in the order of AFm>mayenite>katoite. As a result, low-Al steel slag tends to have higher carbonation reactivity, as manifested by the high carbonation degree of EAF slag throughout the reaction period, notably achieving a 40 % carbonation degree within 30 min and 71 % after 24 h under the studied conditions.
{"title":"Aqueous carbonation of steel slags: A comparative study on mechanisms","authors":"Nannan Zhang , Gao Deng , Wenyu Liao , Hongyan Ma , Chuanlin Hu","doi":"10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105838","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105838","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigated the aqueous carbonation mechanisms of three typical steel slags: ladle metallurgy furnace (LMF) slag containing high Al content, electric arc furnace (EAF) slag featuring high Si content and relatively low Al content, and ladle-arc fusion (LAF) slag with medium-Al content. It was found that the carbonation kinetics of the three slags were similar and followed the surface coverage model within the first 6 h of carbonation. Initially, the carbonation process was primarily governed by the reaction product precipitation. After 3 h of carbonation, the process was dominated by mineral dissolution, controlled by the uncovered reactive sites. The carbonation-reactive Ca-bearing minerals in the slags, including silicates (CRSis) and aluminates (CRAls), sequestered CO<sub>2</sub> to form calcite during carbonation, accompanied by the formation of silica gel and alumina gel, respectively. CRSi, mainly larnite, was present in EAF and LAF slags, showing high reactivity, whereas mayenite (i.e., C<sub>12</sub>A<sub>7</sub>), a CRAl mineral present across all slags, exhibited high reactivity in LMF slag but lower reactivity in EAF and LAF slags. Furthermore, AFm phases and katoite (i.e., C<sub>3</sub>AH<sub>6</sub>) were detected in LMF slag as CRAls along with mayenite, and their carbonation reactivity decreased in the order of AFm>mayenite>katoite. As a result, low-Al steel slag tends to have higher carbonation reactivity, as manifested by the high carbonation degree of EAF slag throughout the reaction period, notably achieving a 40 % carbonation degree within 30 min and 71 % after 24 h under the studied conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9865,"journal":{"name":"Cement & concrete composites","volume":"155 ","pages":"Article 105838"},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142588471","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}
Pub Date : 2024-11-06DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105831
Lulu Cheng , Yuxuan Chen , Zhaoping Song , Qian Deng , Qingliang Yu
Assessing the impact of relative humidity (RH) on carbonation kinetics is crucial for the sustainable and high-strength advancement of CO2-activated Ca-bearing materials incorporating phase-controlling additives. This work focuses on the carbonation kinetics, mechanical properties, and microstructure evolution of carbonated wollastonite composites containing sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) when exposed to various RH levels. Results show that RH plays an important role during the carbonation of wollastonite, functioning both as a reaction material and accelerating role for wollastonite carbonation. The carbonation rate and the phase transition reaction of poorly crystalline CaCO3 is accelerated at RH ranging from 70% to 95%, favouring to cementitious behaviour of CaCO3 and results in denser microstructure, especially for 85% RH. The carbonation reaction is composed of two distinct stages, namely, wollastonite dissolution and precipitation of the stage-1 and ion-diffusion controlling of stage-2. Among them, the addition of STPP prolong the carbonation duration of stage-1. The degree of carbonation (DOC) of the internal layer sample is higher than that of the outermost layer sample. CaCO3 and silica gel are evenly distributed indirectly, which reduces the elastic modulus at 85 % RH. However, regardless of RH, the cementitious efficiency of poorly crystalline CaCO3 is the highest, followed by calcite and silica gel. Consequently, STPP modified carbonated wollastonite shows highest strength when exposed to 85% RH (67.3 MPa at 7 days). Our study provides a unique way toward developing the STPP-containing carbonated wollastonite system for high performance carbonated materials.
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Pub Date : 2024-11-06DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105840
Guangjie Xue, Guofu Qiao
Alkali activation presents a promising method for the in situ resource utilization (ISRU) of lunar regolith. Enhancing the geopolymerization reactivity of lunar regolith simulant is key in minimizing alkali activator usage and improving raw material utilization. This study investigates the impact of thermal activation on precursor materials and the resultant geopolymers. Initially, the mineralogical composition and chemical structural changes in thermally activated samples were analyzed using XRD-Rietveld, XPS, and Raman spectroscopy. Subsequently, ICP-OES was employed to measure the solubility of various thermally activated samples in NaOH solution. Finally, the physicochemical composition and microstructure of the geopolymers were evaluated using SEM-EDS, FTIR, DSC, and compressive strength tests. The results show that thermal activation enhances precursor reactivity by increasing the non-bridging oxygen (NBO) content, reducing polymerization, and altering the binding energies of Si, Al, and O. Following thermal activation, the solubility of Si and Al in the NaOH solution was significantly improved. A more comprehensive thermal activation process produces geopolymers with improved compressive strength, a higher reaction degree, and a denser microstructure, and encourages the formation of Si-rich gels. Hence, treating precursor materials via thermal activation offers vast potential for creating lunar regolith geopolymer-based building materials with excellent properties.
{"title":"Impacts of thermal activation on lunar regolith simulant-based precursor and resulting geopolymer: Composition, structure, solubility, and reactivity","authors":"Guangjie Xue, Guofu Qiao","doi":"10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105840","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105840","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Alkali activation presents a promising method for the <em>in situ</em> resource utilization (ISRU) of lunar regolith. Enhancing the geopolymerization reactivity of lunar regolith simulant is key in minimizing alkali activator usage and improving raw material utilization. This study investigates the impact of thermal activation on precursor materials and the resultant geopolymers. Initially, the mineralogical composition and chemical structural changes in thermally activated samples were analyzed using XRD-Rietveld, XPS, and Raman spectroscopy. Subsequently, ICP-OES was employed to measure the solubility of various thermally activated samples in NaOH solution. Finally, the physicochemical composition and microstructure of the geopolymers were evaluated using SEM-EDS, FTIR, DSC, and compressive strength tests. The results show that thermal activation enhances precursor reactivity by increasing the non-bridging oxygen (NBO) content, reducing polymerization, and altering the binding energies of Si, Al, and O. Following thermal activation, the solubility of Si and Al in the NaOH solution was significantly improved. A more comprehensive thermal activation process produces geopolymers with improved compressive strength, a higher reaction degree, and a denser microstructure, and encourages the formation of Si-rich gels. Hence, treating precursor materials via thermal activation offers vast potential for creating lunar regolith geopolymer-based building materials with excellent properties.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9865,"journal":{"name":"Cement & concrete composites","volume":"155 ","pages":"Article 105840"},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142588472","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}
Moisture diffusion influences the durability and long-term performance of concrete and whilst it predominantly occurs via the cement matrix and Interfacial Transition Zone, most existing models consider concrete to be homogeneous. This paper introduces a novel micro-meso model that employs random packing and Voronoi tessellation. Rayleigh-Ritz pore distribution and Brunauer-Skalny-Bodor models are combined to determine the radius and fraction of various pores. The results indicate that relative humidity diffuses faster with increasing temperature, decreasing ambient relative humidity and tortuosity. Ambient relative humidity has a greater influence on diffusion compared to temperature and tortuosity. Numerical and experimental comparisons demonstrate that the proposed methodology effectively captures relative humidity distribution across various scenarios. Furthermore, explicit pore network modelling incorporates key parameters for a more accurate analysis. Integrating the proposed methodology into a fully coupled hygro-mechanical framework can potentially yield more accurate predictions of mechanical behaviour; enhancing the reliability of long-term performance assessments and enabling more durable concrete design.
{"title":"An innovative method for mesoscale modelling of moisture diffusion in concrete","authors":"Songsong Meng, Yifan Li, Iman Hajirasouliha, Giacomo Torelli, Maurizio Guadagnini, Kypros Pilakoutas","doi":"10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105836","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105836","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Moisture diffusion influences the durability and long-term performance of concrete and whilst it predominantly occurs via the cement matrix and Interfacial Transition Zone, most existing models consider concrete to be homogeneous. This paper introduces a novel micro-meso model that employs random packing and Voronoi tessellation. Rayleigh-Ritz pore distribution and Brunauer-Skalny-Bodor models are combined to determine the radius and fraction of various pores. The results indicate that relative humidity diffuses faster with increasing temperature, decreasing ambient relative humidity and tortuosity. Ambient relative humidity has a greater influence on diffusion compared to temperature and tortuosity. Numerical and experimental comparisons demonstrate that the proposed methodology effectively captures relative humidity distribution across various scenarios. Furthermore, explicit pore network modelling incorporates key parameters for a more accurate analysis. Integrating the proposed methodology into a fully coupled hygro-mechanical framework can potentially yield more accurate predictions of mechanical behaviour; enhancing the reliability of long-term performance assessments and enabling more durable concrete design.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9865,"journal":{"name":"Cement & concrete composites","volume":"155 ","pages":"Article 105836"},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142579994","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}
Pub Date : 2024-11-05DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105835
L. Djenaoucine , C. Argiz , Á. Picazo , A. Moragues , J.C. Gálvez
Steel reinforcement corrosion significantly reduces the durability and service life of concrete structures, particularly in chloride-rich environments such as marine and coastal areas. This study aims to reduce the corrosion rate using graphene oxide (GO) as a corrosion inhibitor. Two GO dosages (0.0005 and 0.005 wt%) were evaluated for their effectiveness in mitigating corrosion in reinforced concrete exposed to a 3.5M NaCl solution. To assess the corrosion behavior of the steel reinforcement, Open Circuit Potential (OCP), Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), and Linear Polarization Resistance (LPR) were evaluated over one year by wetting/drying cycles. Oxygen permeability and electrical resistivity tests were also conducted to evaluate the concrete's susceptibility to corrosion. Both GO content demonstrated significant corrosion inhibition, with the 0.005 wt% dosage providing the most effective protection. This was evidenced by the lowest icorr values recorded during the final cycle (52), larger capacitive loops, and higher impedance in EIS results, indicating enhanced corrosion resistance. Visual inspection of steel bars further confirmed these findings, showing no signs of deterioration or discoloration in GO-modified concrete compared to steel bars extracted from reference concrete. SEM-EDS analysis revealed higher carbon content on the steel surface, suggesting GO adsorption and the formation of a protective passive layer. These results suggest that GO is a promising nanomaterial for inhibiting corrosion in steel-reinforced concrete exposed to aggressive environmental conditions.
{"title":"The corrosion-inhibitory influence of graphene oxide on steel reinforcement embedded in concrete exposed to a 3.5M NaCl solution","authors":"L. Djenaoucine , C. Argiz , Á. Picazo , A. Moragues , J.C. Gálvez","doi":"10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105835","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105835","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Steel reinforcement corrosion significantly reduces the durability and service life of concrete structures, particularly in chloride-rich environments such as marine and coastal areas. This study aims to reduce the corrosion rate using graphene oxide (GO) as a corrosion inhibitor. Two GO dosages (0.0005 and 0.005 wt%) were evaluated for their effectiveness in mitigating corrosion in reinforced concrete exposed to a 3.5M NaCl solution. To assess the corrosion behavior of the steel reinforcement, Open Circuit Potential (OCP), Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), and Linear Polarization Resistance (LPR) were evaluated over one year by wetting/drying cycles. Oxygen permeability and electrical resistivity tests were also conducted to evaluate the concrete's susceptibility to corrosion. Both GO content demonstrated significant corrosion inhibition, with the 0.005 wt% dosage providing the most effective protection. This was evidenced by the lowest <em>i</em><sub><em>corr</em></sub> values recorded during the final cycle (52), larger capacitive loops, and higher impedance in EIS results, indicating enhanced corrosion resistance. Visual inspection of steel bars further confirmed these findings, showing no signs of deterioration or discoloration in GO-modified concrete compared to steel bars extracted from reference concrete. SEM-EDS analysis revealed higher carbon content on the steel surface, suggesting GO adsorption and the formation of a protective passive layer. These results suggest that GO is a promising nanomaterial for inhibiting corrosion in steel-reinforced concrete exposed to aggressive environmental conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9865,"journal":{"name":"Cement & concrete composites","volume":"155 ","pages":"Article 105835"},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142588473","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}
Pub Date : 2024-11-03DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105834
Jie-jing Chen , Qing-feng Liu , Wei-liang Jin , Jin Xia
This study investigated the coupled effect of calcium leaching and chloride erosion on concrete subjected to hydraulic pressure by combining experiments and numerical simulations. Several tests including titration, pH, XRD, TG, MIP, and SEM-EDS were employed to analyze chloride concentration, pH value, solid phase compositions, and microstructure of concrete under hydraulic pressure. Concurrently, a model based on the physicochemical interactions between the pore solution and the hydration products was constructed to elucidate the process of calcium leaching and multi-ion transport. The experimental and simulation results reveal that hydraulic pressure accelerates calcium leaching in concrete, leading to a maximum porosity that reaches 1.5 times the initial porosity after a year. In addition, both the pH value and chloride binding capacity in the zone close to the exposure surface decrease. The enrichment of Ca2+ and OH− occurs at a specific depth within concrete during the calcium leaching process, and over time, this enrichment effect grows increasingly significant. Along the depth within the concrete, a transient increase in chloride binding capacity can be observed, which can be attributed to OH− and Ca2+ enrichment.
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Degradation of cementitious materials caused by sulfate attack poses a significantly challenge to their durability. Using nano-additives to enhance the mechanical and durability properties of cementitious materials is a promising solution; however, the impact of graphene oxide (GO) on the sulfate resistance is not yet fully understood. While efforts have been made to study the degradation mechanism through accelerated indoor tests with high sulfate concentrations, these methods fail to accurately replicate real-world field exposure conditions. To better understand the degradation mechanism of GO-modified mortars under actual field conditions, this study examines the long-term degradation (over 24 months) of GO-modified mortars exposed to sulfate solutions with varying concentrations: 0 % (reference), 2.1 % (field condition), 5 % (laboratory condition), and 15 % (high-concentration condition). Additionally, a comprehensive chemo-mechanical model that considers multiple factors and time-varying boundary conditions was proposed. The study thoroughly discusses the effects of GO dosage, sulfate concentration, and exposure time on the degradation mechanism. Comparison with experimental data revealed that cement mortar degradation under sulfate attack is primarily driven by the crystallization pressure related to ettringite formation in diluted sulfate solutions, while the precipitation of alkali ions from mortar pore solutions occurs in concentrated sulfate solutions. In real-field conditions, cement mortar degradation primarily involves gypsum precipitation rather than ettringite formation. This study demonstrates that well-dispersed GO nanosheets can significantly enhance durability of cementitious materials against sulfate attack, offering valuable insights for strategic applications of GO nanosheets in cementitious materials.
硫酸盐侵蚀导致的混凝土降解严重影响了混凝土的耐久性。利用纳米添加剂来提高混凝土(包括砂浆)的机械和耐久性能是一种很有前景的解决方案,但氧化石墨烯(GO)对耐硫酸盐性能的影响仍未得到充分了解。虽然人们一直在努力通过高浓度硫酸盐的室内加速试验来了解降解机理,但这些方法无法准确复制现场暴露条件。为了更好地了解 GO 改性砂浆在实际现场条件下的降解机理,本研究对暴露在不同浓度硫酸盐溶液中的 GO 改性砂浆的长期降解(24 个月)进行了深入研究:0%(参考值)、2.1%(现场条件)、5%(实验室条件)和 15%(高浓度条件)。此外,还提出了一个具有时变边界条件的多因素耦合化学机械模型,并深入讨论了 GO 用量、硫酸盐浓度和暴露时间对降解机制的影响。根据实验数据进行验证后发现,在稀释的硫酸盐溶液中,砂浆在硫酸盐侵蚀下的降解主要是由与乙曲石形成有关的结晶压力驱动的,而在浓硫酸盐溶液中,砂浆孔隙溶液中的碱离子会发生沉淀。在实际现场条件下,砂浆降解主要涉及石膏的沉淀,而不是乙长石。研究表明,分布均匀的 GO 纳米片可以在硫酸盐侵蚀下显著提高混凝土的耐久性。这些发现为利用 GO 纳米片提高混凝土耐久性提供了宝贵的见解。
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