Shear transfer capacity along pumice aggregate concrete and high-performance concrete interfaces

10.1617/13721 ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 35 (248) ◽  
pp. 237-245
Author(s):  
C. G. Papanicolaou
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Shear Transfer ◽  
Aggregate Concrete

Influence of Lightweight Aggregate on Durability of High Performance Concrete

2009 ◽  
Vol 405-406 ◽  
pp. 197-203
Author(s):  
Bao Sheng Zhang ◽  
Li Juan Kong ◽  
Yong Ge
Keyword(s):  
Pore Structure ◽  
Cement Paste ◽  
Frost Resistance ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Bound Water ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Aggregate Concrete

High performance concrete (HPC) with a water/cement ratio (w/c) of 0.32 and different lightweight aggregate (LWA) contents (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) were prepared, and the influence of LWA on concrete frost-resistance and impermeability at different ages were studied, as well as the hydration degree, hydrated product, pattern and pore structure of the paste around aggregate. The results show that, by replacing normal weight aggregate (NWA) with 50% and 100% volume contents of pre-wetted LWA respectively, the chemical bound water of the cement paste surrounding aggregate are increased 12.1% and 22.7% as compared to concrete mixed without LWA. And at 28 days, lightweight aggregate concrete has the highest Ca(OH)2 content, whereas the 90-day Ca(OH)2 content of normal weight concrete is the highest. This proves that, with the increase of LWA content in concrete, both of the internal curing effect of pre-wetted LWA and secondary hydration effect of fly ash (FA) are strengthened, this can also be verified by the SEM study. Furthermore, the pore structure of the cement paste around aggregate can be improved consequently. The performance of frost-resistance of HPC can be improved by mixing LWA, the 90 day-frost-resistance of lightweight aggregate concrete is about 2.5 times of that of concrete mixed without LWA. The influence of LWA on the impermeability of HPC is different from normal concrete. When LWA content is more than 50%, the HPC impermeability decreased obviously, however at later age the difference between them becomes minor.

scholarly journals Tests of Residual Shear Transfer Strength of Concrete Exposed to Fire

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-199
Author(s):  
Muhaned A. Shallal ◽  
Aqil Mousa K. Al Musawi
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Concrete Strength ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Shear Plane ◽  
Concrete Cover ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Fire Exposure ◽  
Structural Components ◽  
Shear Transfer

AbstractReinforced concrete is one of the most widely used structural components about which much scientific research has been conducted; however, some of its characteristics still require further research. The main focus of this study is the effect of direct fire on the shear transfer strength of concrete. It was investigated under several parameters including concrete strength, number of stirrup legs (the steel area across the shear plane), and fire duration. The experimental program involved the testing of two sets (groups) of specimens (12 specimens each) with different concrete strengths. Each set contained specimens of two or four stirrup legs exposed to direct fire from one side (the fire was in an open area to simulate a real-life event) for a duration of one, two, and three hours. The results of the comparison showed the importance of using high-performance concrete (instead of increasing the number of stirrup legs) to resist shear stress for the purpose of safety. A significant reduction in shear strength occurred due to the deterioration of the concrete cover after three hours of direct fire exposure.

scholarly journals Sulfate Resistance of Recycled Aggregate Concrete with GGBS and Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 1247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianhe Xie ◽  
Jianbai Zhao ◽  
Junjie Wang ◽  
Chonghao Wang ◽  
Peiyan Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Aggregates ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Sulfate Resistance ◽  
Coarse Aggregates

There is a constant drive for the development of ultra-high-performance concrete using modern green engineering technologies. These concretes have to exhibit enhanced durability and incorporate energy-saving and environment-friendly functions. The object of this work was to develop a green concrete with an improved sulfate resistance. In this new type of concrete, recycled aggregates from construction and demolition (C&D) waste were used as coarse aggregates, and granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) and fly ash-based geopolymer were used to totally replace the cement in concrete. This study focused on the sulfate resistance of this geopolymer recycled aggregate concrete (GRAC). A series of measurements including compression, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) tests were conducted to investigate the physical properties and hydration mechanisms of the GRAC after different exposure cycles in a sulfate environment. The results indicate that the GRAC with a higher content of GGBS had a lower mass loss and a higher residual compressive strength after the sulfate exposure. The proposed GRACs, showing an excellent sulfate resistance, can be used in construction projects in sulfate environments and hence can reduce the need for cement as well as the disposal of C&D wastes.

scholarly journals Experimental Characterization of Prefabricated Bridge Deck Panels Prepared with Prestressed and Sustainable Ultra-High Performance Concrete

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (15) ◽  
pp. 5132
Author(s):  
Muhammad Naveed Zafar ◽  
Muhammad Azhar Saleem ◽  
Jun Xia ◽  
Muhammad Mazhar Saleem
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Bridge Deck ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Aggregates ◽  
Ultra High Performance Concrete ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Deck Panels

Enhanced quality and reduced on-site construction time are the basic features of prefabricated bridge elements and systems. Prefabricated lightweight bridge decks have already started finding their place in accelerated bridge construction (ABC). Therefore, the development of deck panels using high strength and high performance concrete has become an active area of research. Further optimization in such deck systems is possible using prestressing or replacement of raw materials with sustainable and recyclable materials. This research involves experimental evaluation of six full-depth precast prestressed high strength fiber-reinforced concrete (HSFRC) and six partial-depth sustainable ultra-high performance concrete (sUHPC) composite bridge deck panels. The composite panels comprise UHPC prepared with ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) with the replacement of 30% cement content overlaid by recycled aggregate concrete made with replacement of 30% of coarse aggregates with recycled aggregates. The experimental variables for six HSFRC panels were depth, level of prestressing, and shear reinforcement. The six sUHPC panels were prepared with different shear and flexural reinforcements and sUHPC-normal/recycled aggregate concrete interface. Experimental results exhibit the promise of both systems to serve as an alternative to conventional bridge deck systems.

Analysis of Microstructure of Interfacial Transition Zone (ITZ) in Recycled Aggregate Concrete

2013 ◽  
Vol 811 ◽  
pp. 249-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Li ◽  
Hai Ying Zhang
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Interfacial Structure ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Concrete Aggregate ◽  
Interfacial Zone ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Mortar Strength

Experiments on influence of species of aggregate and mixing method on interfacial zone in recycled aggregate concrete were investigated. SEM observations revealed that a recycle normal-strength concrete aggregate consist of loose and porous interfacial structure, whereas a recycled high performance concrete (HPC) aggregate and a triple mixing (TM) consist mainly of dense hydrates. Various admixtures on ITZ was produced that consumed CH in the pore, modified attached cement mortar. Strength of recycled concrete was explained by interaction between cements paste and recycled aggregate. The result verified that the relatively dense pore structure of the recycled concrete benefit to development of mechanical properties.

Research on Frost Resistance of Recycled High Performance Concrete

2014 ◽  
Vol 665 ◽  
pp. 159-162
Author(s):  
Ping Hua Zhu ◽  
Su Cheng Zhang ◽  
Qun Xia
Keyword(s):  
Mass Loss ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Dynamic Modulus ◽  
Frost Resistance ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Natural Aggregate

Experimental research on the frost resistance of recycled high performance concrete (RHPC) was carried out, in which three kinds of replacements were considered including recycled coarse or fine aggregate to natural coarse or fine aggregate and together. The results showed that RHPC had the lower dynamic modulus and mass loss than natural aggregate concrete when the replacement of recycled coarse or fine aggregate ranged 30-70% or 10-50%. The best frost resistance of RHPC appeared to the simultaneous replacements of 50% and 10% for recycled coarse and fine aggregate.

The Influence of Polymer and Organic Fiber on the Strength of Light Aggregate Concrete

2013 ◽  
Vol 753-755 ◽  
pp. 500-503
Author(s):  
Li Guang Xiao ◽  
Gang Liu ◽  
Yuan Li
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Foam Plastic ◽  
Polystyrene Foam ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Organic Fiber ◽  
Waste Polystyrene ◽  
Insulation Performance

As a kind of high performance concrete, light aggregate concrete has the following advantages, for example lightweight high strength, thermal insulation performance, seismic performance, refractory, penetration-proof performance and so on. This experiment with EPS particles which are made of ceramsite and waste polystyrene foam plastic as light aggregate and fly ash as admixture prepare light aggregate concrete, research the influence of polymer and organic fiber on the strength of light aggregate concrete, and analysis of the microstructure and mechanism, the experimental results indicate that polymer and organic fiber can effectively improve the microstructure of light aggregate concrete and the interface of light aggregate and cement paste, significantly improve the strength of light aggregate concrete and reduce its brittleness.

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