Self-sensing cementitious composites incorporated with botryoid hybrid nano-carbon materials for smart infrastructures

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 699-727 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baoguo Han ◽  
Yunyang Wang ◽  
Siqi Ding ◽  
Xun Yu ◽  
Liqing Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Materials ◽  
Elasticity Modulus ◽  
Compressive Loading ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
The Self ◽  
Cementitious Composites ◽  
Electrically Conductive ◽  
Elastic Regime ◽  
New Type ◽  
Nano Carbon

The botryoid hybrid nano-carbon materials were incorporated into cementitious materials to develop a new type of self-sensing cementitious composites, and then the mechanical, electrically conductive, and piezoresistive behaviors of the developed self-sensing cementitious composites with botryoid hybrid nano-carbon materials were comprehensively investigated. Moreover, the modification mechanisms of botryoid hybrid nano-carbon materials to cementitious materials were also explored. The experimental results show that the compressive strength and the elasticity modulus of the self-sensing cementitious composites botryoid hybrid nano-carbon materials decrease with the increase in the botryoid hybrid nano-carbon material content, while the Poisson’s ratio does the opposite. The percolation threshold zone of the self-sensing cementitious composites botryoid hybrid nano-carbon materials is from 2.28 to 3.85 vol.%. The optimal content of botryoid hybrid nano-carbon materials is 3.38 vol.% for piezoresistivity of the self-sensing cementitious composites botryoid hybrid nano-carbon materials. The amplitude of fractional change in resistivity goes up to 70.4% and 28.9%, respectively, under the monotonic compressive loading to failure and under the repeated compressive loading within elastic regime. The piezoresistive stress/strain sensitivity reaches (3.04%/MPa)/354.28 within elastic regime. The effective modification of botryoid hybrid nano-carbon materials to electrically conductive and piezoresistive properties of cementitious materials at such low content is attributed to their botryoid structures, which are beneficial for the dispersion of botryoid hybrid nano-carbon materials and the formation of conductive network in cementitious materials. The use of botryoid hybrid nano-carbon materials provides a new bottom–up design and fabrication approach for nano-engineering multifunctional cementitious composites.

scholarly journals Effect of curing age on the self-sensing behavior of carbon-based engineered cementitious composites (ECC) under monotonic flexural loading scenario

2018 ◽  
Vol 162 ◽  
pp. 01034
Author(s):  
Ali Majeed Al-Dahawi
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
The Self ◽  
Cementitious Composites ◽  
Conductive Network ◽  
Engineered Cementitious Composites ◽  
Electrically Conductive ◽  
Conductive Material ◽  
Flexural Loading ◽  
Curing Age ◽  
Carbon Based

The potential effects of curing age on the self-sensing (piezoresistivity) capability of carbon-based Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) specimens are under focus in the present study. This non-structural feature can be regarded as one of the best solutions for continuously monitoring of infrastructures in terms of damage and deformations. Carbon fibers which are a micro-scale electrically conductive material were added to the ECC matrix and well dispersed to create the electrically conductive network. This network is responsible for sensing the applied loads on the prismatic specimens. The self-sensing behavior of electrically conductive prismatic specimens under four-point monotonic flexural loading was investigated and compared with dielectric ECC specimens at four ages of curing (7, 28, 90 and 180 days). The results showed that the developed multifunctional cementitious composites can sense the changes in the applied flexural stresses and the resultant mid-span deflection along the adopted curing ages with an improvement in the later ages.

scholarly journals Effects of Graphite on Electrically Conductive Cementitious Composite Properties: A Review

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (17) ◽  
pp. 4798
Author(s):  
Ting Luo ◽  
Qiang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Conductive Filler ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
Cementitious Composites ◽  
Electrically Conductive ◽  
Graphite Composite ◽  
Wide Availability ◽  
Conductive Fillers ◽  
Composite Properties

Electrically conductive cementitious composites (ECCCs) have been widely used to complete functional and smart construction projects. Graphite, due to its low cost and wide availability, is a promising electrically conductive filler to generate electrically conductive networks in cement matrixes. Cement-based materials provide an ideal balance of safety, environmental protection, strength, durability, and economy. Today, graphite is commonly applied in traditional cementitious materials. This paper reviews previous studies regarding the effects and correlations of the use of graphite-based materials as conductive fillers on the properties of traditional cementitious materials. The dispersion, workability, cement hydration, mechanical strength, durability, and electrically conductive mechanisms of cementitious composites modified with graphite are summarized. Graphite composite modification methods and testing methods for the electrical conductivity of ECCCs are also summarized.

scholarly journals An Overview on the Rheology, Mechanical Properties, Durability, 3D Printing, and Microstructural Performance of Nanomaterials in Cementitious Composites

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 2950
Author(s):  
Hongwei Song ◽  
Xinle Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Cementitious Composites ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Contour Crafting ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Active Research

The most active research area is nanotechnology in cementitious composites, which has a wide range of applications and has achieved popularity over the last three decades. Nanoparticles (NPs) have emerged as possible materials to be used in the field of civil engineering. Previous research has concentrated on evaluating the effect of different NPs in cementitious materials to alter material characteristics. In order to provide a broad understanding of how nanomaterials (NMs) can be used, this paper critically evaluates previous research on the influence of rheology, mechanical properties, durability, 3D printing, and microstructural performance on cementitious materials. The flow properties of fresh cementitious composites can be measured using rheology and slump. Mechanical properties such as compressive, flexural, and split tensile strength reveal hardened properties. The necessary tests for determining a NM’s durability in concrete are shrinkage, pore structure and porosity, and permeability. The advent of modern 3D printing technologies is suitable for structural printing, such as contour crafting and binder jetting. Three-dimensional (3D) printing has opened up new avenues for the building and construction industry to become more digital. Regardless of the material science, a range of problems must be tackled, including developing smart cementitious composites suitable for 3D structural printing. According to the scanning electron microscopy results, the addition of NMs to cementitious materials results in a denser and improved microstructure with more hydration products. This paper provides valuable information and details about the rheology, mechanical properties, durability, 3D printing, and microstructural performance of cementitious materials with NMs and encourages further research.

Investigation of Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Effectiveness of Cement-Based Composites Filled with Carbon Materials

2010 ◽  
Vol 168-170 ◽  
pp. 1021-1024
Author(s):  
Guo Xuan Xiong ◽  
Zhi Bin Zhang ◽  
Min Deng ◽  
Yu Fen Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Carbon Black ◽  
Electromagnetic Interference ◽  
Carbon Materials ◽  
Shielding Effectiveness ◽  
Nano Carbon ◽  
Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Effectiveness ◽  
Carbon Nano Tube ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The cement-based composite shielding materials filled with carbon materials such as ordinary carbon materials (graphite, coke and carbon black), carbon fiber and nano-carbon materials (carbon nano-tube and nano-carbon black) were prepared. The relationship of conductivity and shielding effectiveness in a frequency range of 100 KHz~1.5 GHz was studied. The electric properties of cement-based composites filled with carbon fiber is better than other carbon materials. With the contents of carbon fiber of 5.vol%, the average shielding effectiveness is about 37 dB and the maximum shielding effectiveness reaches 40 dB.

scholarly journals Effect of fly ash on the self-healing capability of cementitious materials with crystalline admixture under different conditions

AIP Advances ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 075018
Author(s):  
Xi Wang ◽  
Hao Qiao ◽  
Ziwei Zhang ◽  
Shiying Tang ◽  
Shengjun Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Healing

scholarly journals Stabilizing effect of methylcellulose on the dispersion of multi-walled carbon nanotubes in cementitious composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-104
Author(s):  
Mingrui Du ◽  
Yuan Gao ◽  
Guansheng Han ◽  
Luan Li ◽  
Hongwen Jing
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Pore Solution ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
High Ionic Strength ◽  
Cementitious Composites ◽  
Uniform Distributions ◽  
Stabilizing Effect ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

AbstractMulti-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) have been added in the plain cementitious materials to manufacture composites with the higher mechanical properties and smart behavior. The uniform distributions of MWCNTs is critical to obtain the desired enhancing effect, which, however, is challenged by the high ionic strength of the cement pore solution. Here, the effects of methylcellulose (MC) on stabilizing the dispersion of MWCNTs in the simulated cement pore solution and the viscosity of MWCNT suspensions werestudied. Further observations on the distributions of MWCNTs in the ternary cementitious composites were conducted. The results showed that MC forms a membranous envelope surrounding MWCNTs, which inhibits the adsorption of cations and maintains the steric repulsion between MWCNTs; thus, the stability of MWCNT dispersion in cement-based composites is improved. MC can also work as a viscosity adjuster that retards the Brownian mobility of MWCNTs, reducing their re-agglomerate within a period. MC with an addition ratio of 0.018 wt.% is suggested to achieve the optimum dispersion stabilizing effect. The findings here provide a way for stabilizing the other dispersed nano-additives in the cementitious composites.

Effect of Kaolin on the Properties of Flue Gas Desulphurization Gypsum-Steel Slag Cementitious Materials

2011 ◽  
Vol 306-307 ◽  
pp. 1553-1556
Author(s):  
Lei Zhang ◽  
Zhi Wang ◽  
Li Ying Fan ◽  
Guo Pu Shi
Keyword(s):  
Flue Gas ◽  
Setting Time ◽  
Steel Slag ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
Cementitious Composites ◽  
Excitation Mechanism ◽  
Final Setting Time ◽  
Micro Morphology ◽  
Scanning Electron ◽  
Flue Gas Desulphurization

The effects of kaolin on the properties of flue gas desulphurization gypsum-based steel slag composites were analyzed in this article and the influence rules of setting time, final setting time on the flexural strength and compressive strength of cementitious composites were also discussed. The micro-morphology of the composite was observed by scanning electron microscope. At the same time, the excitation mechanism of kaolin on gas desulphurization gypsum-based steel slag was put forward. It was demonstrated that kaolin with content of 3% in the composites can better stimulate the activity of steel slag and improve the mechanical properties of cementitious composites.

Small Holes Fabrication on Soda Glass by Self-Elastic Polycrystalline Diamond Tool

2012 ◽  
Vol 516 ◽  
pp. 516-521
Author(s):  
Chung Chieh Cheng ◽  
Dong Yea Sheu
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Diamond Tool ◽  
Polycrystalline Diamond ◽  
The Self ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Drilling Tool ◽  
Drilling Tools ◽  
Absorbing Materials ◽  
New Type ◽  
Small Holes

This study describes a novel process to drill small holes in brittle materials such as glass, silicon and ceramic using a self-elastic polycrystalline diamond (PCD) drilling tool. In order to improve the surface roughness and reduce crack of the small holes, a new type of self-elastic PCD drilling tool equipped with vibration absorbing materials inside the housing was developed to fabricate small holes in glass in this study. The self-elastic PCD drilling tools could absorb the mechanical force by the vibration absorbing materials while the PCD tool penetrates into the small holes. Compared to conventional PCD drilling tools, the experimental results show that high-quality small holes drilled in glass can be achieved with cracking as small as 0.02mm on the outlet surface using the self-elastic PCD drilling tool.

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