Cement Paste Mixture Proportioning with Particle Packing Theory: An Ambiguous Effect of Microsilica

Recently, the research of innovative building materials is focused on applying supplementary materials in the form of micro- and nanopowders in cementitious composites due to the growing insistence on sustainable development. Considering above, in paper, a research on the effect of microsilica and SiO2 nanoparticles addition to cement paste, designed with Andreasen and Andersen (AA) packing density model (PDM), in terms of its physical and mechanical properties was conducted. Density, porosity, compressive strength, hardness, and modulus of indentation were investigated and compared regarding different amount of additives used in cement paste mixes. Microstructure of the obtained pastes was analyzed. The possibility of negative influence of alkali-silica reaction (ASR) on the mechanical properties of the obtained composites was analyzed. The results of the conducted investigations were discussed, and conclusions, also practical, were presented. The obtained results confirmed that the applied PDM may be an effective tool in cement paste design, when low porosity of prepared composite is required. On the other hand, the application of AA model did not bring satisfactory results of mechanical performance as expected, what was related, as shown by SEM imaging, with inhomogeneous dispersion of microsilica, and creation of agglomerates acting as reactive aggregates, what as a consequence caused ASR reaction, crack occurrence and lowered mechanical properties. Finally, the study found that the use of about 7.5% wt. of microsilica is the optimum in regards to obtain low porosity, while, to achieve improved mechanical properties, the use of 4 wt. % of microsilica seems to be optimal, in the case of tested cement pastes.

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Experimental investigation of the mechanical behavior of glass fiber/high fluidity polyamide-based composites for automotive market

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites ◽

10.1177/07316844211014006 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 073168442110140

Author(s):

Hossein Ramezani-Dana ◽

Moussa Gomina ◽

Joël Bréard ◽

Gilles Orange

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Glass Fiber ◽

Mechanical Performance ◽

Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽

Ultimate Strain ◽

Uniaxial Tensile ◽

Compression Tests ◽

Automotive Market ◽

Glass Fiber Reinforced ◽

Glass Fiber Reinforcement

In this work, we examine the relationships between the microstructure and the mechanical properties of glass fiber–reinforced polyamide 6,6 composite materials ( V f = 54%). These materials made by thermocompression incorporate different grades of high fluidity polyamide-based polymers and two types of quasi-UD glass fiber reinforcement. One is a classic commercial fabric, while the other specially designed and manufactured incorporates weaker tex glass yarns (the spacer) to increase the planar permeability of the preform. The effects of the viscosity of the polymers and their composition on the wettability of the reinforcements were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy observations of the microstructure. The respective influences of the polymers and the spacer on the mechanical performance were determined by uniaxial tensile and compression tests in the directions parallel and transverse to the warp yarns. Not only does the spacer enhance permeability but it also improves physical and mechanical properties: tensile longitudinal Young’s modulus increased from 38.2 GPa to 42.9 GPa (13% growth), tensile strength increased from 618.9 MPa to 697 MPa (3% growth), and decrease in ultimate strain from 1.8% to 1.7% (5% reduction). The correlation of these results with the damage observed post mortem confirms those acquired from analyses of the microstructure of composites and the rheological behaviors of polymers.

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Study of the Effect of PP and LDPE Thermoplastic Binder Addition on the Mechanical Properties and Physical Properties of Particulate Composites for Building Material Application

Materials Science Forum ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.964.115 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 964 ◽

pp. 115-123

Author(s):

Sigit Tri Wicaksono ◽

Hosta Ardhyananta ◽

Amaliya Rasyida ◽

Feisha Fadila Rifki

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Compression Strength ◽

Building Materials ◽

Construction Material ◽

Construction Materials ◽

Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽

Waste Recycling ◽

Plastic Waste ◽

Particulate Composites ◽

Water Absorbability

Plastic waste is majority an organic material that cannot easily decomposed by bacteria, so it needs to be recycled. One of the utilization of plastic waste recycling is become a mixture in the manufacture of building materials such as concrete, paving block, tiles, roof. This experiment purpose to find out the effect of addition of variation of LDPE and PP thermoplastic binder to physical and mechanical properties of LDPE/PP/Sand composite for construction material application. In this experiment are using many tests, such are SEM, FTIR, compression strength, density, water absorbability, and hardness. the result after the test are the best composition of composite PP/LDPE/sand is 70/0/30 because its have compression strength 14,2 MPa, while density value was 1.30 g/cm3, for the water absorbability is 0.073%, and for the highest hardness is 62.3 hardness of shore D. From the results obtained, composite material can be classified into construction materials for mortar application S type with average compression strength is 12.4 MPa.

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Efecto del dióxido de titanio en las propiedades mecánicas y autolimpiantes del mortero

Universidad Ciencia y Tecnología ◽

10.47460/uct.v25i109.452 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 25 (109) ◽

pp. 88-97

Author(s):

Carlos Magno Chavarry Vallejos ◽

Liliana Janet Chavarría Reyes ◽

Xavier Antonio Laos Laura ◽

Andrés Avelino Valencia Gutiérrez ◽

Enriqueta Pereyra Salardi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Tio2 Nanoparticles ◽

Low Temperatures ◽

Mechanical Performance ◽

Cement Mortar ◽

Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽

Cementitious Composites ◽

Palabras Clave ◽

Self Cleaning

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo determinar la influencia de la adición del dióxido de titanio (TiO2) en el mortero de cemento Pórtland Tipo I. La investigación es descriptiva, correlacional, explicativo, con diseño experimental, longitudinal, prospectivo y estudio de cohorte. Se elaboró una mezcla patrón y tres mezclas de mortero con 5%, 7.5% y 10% de contenido de TiO2 como reemplazo del volumen de cemento para las propiedades autolimpiantes se realizó el ensayo de rodamina e intemperismo. La incorporación de dióxido de titanio disminuyó la resistencia a la compresión, incrementó la fluidez y tasa de absorción de agua; la prueba de rodamina dio que el mortero sin actividad fotocatalítico no contenía TiO2 porque no cumple con los factores de fotodegradación R4 y R26. Mediante la exposición de paneles al intemperismo favoreciendo la propiedad autolimpiante de los morteros con adición de TiO2 (5%). Palabras Clave: Actividad foto catalítico, dióxido de titanio, factores de fotodegradación, propiedades mecánicas y autolimpiante. Referencias [1]E. Medina and H. Pérez, “Influencia del fotocatalizador dióxido de titanio en las propiedades autolimpiables y mecánicas del mortero de cemento - arena 1:4 - Cajamarca,” Universidad Nacional de Cajamarca, 2017. [2]G. Abella, “Mejora de las propiedades de materiales a base de cemento que contienen TiO 2 : propiedades autolimpiantes,” Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 2015. [3]J. Gonzalez, “El Dióxido de titanio como material fotocatalitico y su influencia en la resistencia a la compresión en Morteros,” Universidad de San Buenaaventura Seccional Bello, 2015. [4]D. Jimenez and J. Moreno, “Efecto del reemplazo de cemento portland por el dioido de titanio en las propiedades mecanicas del mortero,” Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, 2016. [5]L. Wang, H. Zhang, and Y. Gao, “Effect of TiO2 nanoparticles on physical and mechanical properties of cement at low temperatures,” Adv. Mater. Sci. Eng., 2018, doi: 10.1155/2018/8934689. [6]Comisión de Normalización y de Fiscalización de Barreras Comerciales no Arancelares, Norma Técnica Peruana. Perú, 2013, p. 29. [7]ASTM Internacional, “ASTM C150,” 2021. https://www.astm.org/Database.Cart/Historical/C150-07-SP.htm. [8]M. Issa, “( current astm c150 / aashto m85 ) with limestone and process addition ( ASTM C465 / AASHTO M327 ) on the performance of concrete for pavement and Prepared By,” 2014. [9]S. Zailan, N. Mahmed, M. Abdullah, A. Sandu, and N. Shahedan, “Review on characterization and mechanical performance of self-cleaning concrete,” MATEC Web Conf., vol. 97, pp. 1–7, 2017, doi: 10.1051/matecconf/20179701022. [10]C. Chavarry, L. Chavarría, A. Valencia, E. Pereyra, J. Arieta, and C. Rengifo, “Hormigón reforzado con vidrio molido para controlar grietas y fisuras por contracción plástica,” Pro Sci., vol. 4, no. 31, pp. 31–41, 2020, doi: 10.29018/issn.2588-1000vol4iss31.2020pp31-41. [11]D. Tobaldi, “Materiali ceramici per edilizia con funzionalità fotocatalitica,” Università di Bologna, 2009. [12]Norme UNI, “Norma Italiana UNI 11259,” 2016. http://store.uni.com/catalogo/uni-11259-2008?josso_back_to=http://store.uni.com/josso-security-check.php&josso_cmd=login_optional&josso_partnerapp_host=store.uni.com. [13]E. Grebenisan, H. Szilagyi, A. Hegyi, C. Mircea, and C. Baera, “Directory lines regarding the desing and production of self-cleaning cementitious composites,” Sect. Green Build. Technol. Mater., vol. 19, no. 6, 2019. [14]M. Kaszynska, “The influence of TIO2 nanoparticles on the properties of self-cleaning cement mortar,” Int. Multidiscip. Sci. GeoConference SGEM, pp. 333–341, 2018.

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Physical and Mechanical Properties of Cemented Ash-Based Lightweight Building Materials with and without Pumice

Advances in Materials Science and Engineering ◽

10.1155/2018/9368787 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-12 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Neslihan Doğan-Sağlamtimur ◽

Adnan Güven ◽

Ahmet Bilgil

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Compressive Strength ◽

Building Material ◽

Building Materials ◽

Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽

Mixing Ratio ◽

Lightweight Material ◽

Important Input ◽

Axial Compressive Strength ◽

International Companies

Pumice, cements (CEM I- and CEM II-type), waste fly and bottom ashes (IFA, GBA, and BBA) supplied from international companies were used to produce lightweight building materials, and physical-mechanical properties of these materials were determined. Axial compressive strength (ACS) values were found above the standards of 4 and 8 MPa (Bims Concrete (BC) 40 and 80 kgf/cm2 class) for cemented (CEM I) pumice-based samples. On the contrary, the ACS values of the pumice-based cemented (CEM II) samples could not be reached to these standards. Best ACS results (compatible with BC80) from these cemented lightweight material samples produced with the ashes were found in 50% mixing ratio as 10.6, 13.2, and 20.5 MPa for BBA + CEM I, GBA + CEM II, and IFA + CEM I, respectively, and produced with pumice were found as 8.4 MPa (same value) for GBA + pumice + CEM II (in 25% mixing ratio), BBA + pumice + CEM I (in 100% mixing ratio), and pumice + IFA + CEM I (in 100% mixing ratio), respectively. According to the results, cemented ash-based lightweight building material produced with and without pumice could widely be used for constructive purposes. As a result of this study, an important input to the ecosystem has been provided using waste ashes, whose storage constitutes a problem.

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Cellulose Fibres as a Reinforcing Element in Building Materials

Proccedings of 10th International Conference "Environmental Engineering" ◽

10.3846/enviro.2017.104 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Viola Hospodarova ◽

Nadezda Stevulova ◽

Vojtech Vaclavik ◽

Tomas Dvorsky ◽

Jaroslav Briancin

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Thermal Conductivity ◽

Compressive Strength ◽

Building Materials ◽

Reference Sample ◽

Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽

Natural Fibre ◽

Cement Composites ◽

Cellulose Fibres ◽

Cellulosic Fibres

Nowadays, construction sector is focusing in developing sustainable, green and eco-friendly building materials. Natural fibre is growingly being used in composite materials. This paper provides utilization of cellulose fibres as reinforcing agent into cement composites/plasters. Provided cellulosic fibres coming from various sources as bleached wood pulp and recycled waste paper fibres. Differences between cellulosic fibres are given by their physical characterization, chemical composition and SEM micrographs. Physical and mechanical properties of fibre-cement composites with fibre contents 0.2; 0.3and 0.5% by weight of filler and binder were investigated. Reference sample without fibres was also produced. The aim of this work is to investigate the effects of cellulose fibres on the final properties (density, water absorbability, coefficient of thermal conductivity and compressive strength) of the fibrecement plasters after 28 days of hardening. Testing of plasters with varying amount of cellulose fibres (0.2, 0.3 and 0.5 wt. %) has shown that the resulting physical and mechanical properties depend on the amount, the nature and structure of the used fibres. Linear dependences of compressive strength and thermal conductivity on density for plasters with cellulosic fibres adding were observed.

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Characterization of Titanium Nanotube Reinforced Cementitious Composites: Mechanical Properties, Microstructure, and Hydration

Materials ◽

10.3390/ma12101617 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (10) ◽

pp. 1617 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Hyeonseok Jee ◽

Jaeyeon Park ◽

Erfan Zalnezhad ◽

Keunhong Jeong ◽

Seung Min Woo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Cement Paste ◽

Cementitious Materials ◽

Cement Clinker ◽

Early Age ◽

Potential Candidate ◽

Hydration Kinetics ◽

Cement Pastes ◽

Viable Solution ◽

First Time

In recent years, nano-reinforcing technologies for cementitious materials have attracted considerable interest as a viable solution for compensating the poor cracking resistance of these materials. In this study, for the first time, titanium nanotubes (TNTs) were incorporated in cement pastes and their effect on the mechanical properties, microstructure, and early-age hydration kinetics was investigated. Experimental results showed that both compressive (~12%) and flexural strength (~23%) were enhanced with the addition of 0.5 wt.% of TNTs relative to plain cement paste at 28 days of curing. Moreover, it was found that, while TNTs accelerated the hydration kinetics of the pure cement clinker phase (C3S) in the early age of the reaction (within 24 h), there was no significant effect from adding TNTs on the hydration of ordinary Portland cement. TNTs appeared to compress the microstructure by filling the cement paste pore of sizes ranging from 10 to 100 nm. Furthermore, it could be clearly observed that the TNTs bridged the microcracks of cement paste. These results suggested that TNTs could be a great potential candidate since nano-reinforcing agents complement the shortcomings of cementitious materials.

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Physical and mechanical properties of natural rubber modified cement paste

Construction and Building Materials ◽

10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118319 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 244 ◽

pp. 118319 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Gampanart Sukmak ◽

Patimapon Sukmak ◽

Suksun Horpibulsuk ◽

Teerasak Yaowarat ◽

Kittipong Kunchariyakun ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Natural Rubber ◽

Cement Paste ◽

Physical And Mechanical Properties

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Microstructure of High Strength Cement Paste Systems

MRS Proceedings ◽

10.1557/proc-42-3 ◽

1984 ◽

Vol 42 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

M. Regourd

Keyword(s):

Cement Paste ◽

Ultrafine Particles ◽

High Strength ◽

Interfacial Bond ◽

Cement Pastes ◽

Cement Ratio ◽

Water Cement Ratio ◽

Composite Systems ◽

Crystalline Hydrates ◽

Low Porosity

AbstractHigh strength cement pastes include hot pressed, autoclaved, impregnated low water/cement ratio, macrodefect free, ultrafine particles arrangement systems. The densification of the microstrucure is mainly related to a low porosity and to the formation of poorly crystalline hydrates. In composite systems like mortars and concretes, the interfacial bond between the cement paste and aggregates is moreover less porous and more finely crystallized than the normal “auréole de transition”.

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Nano Titania Reinforced Limestone Cement: Physico-Mechanical Investgation

Key Engineering Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.786.248 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 786 ◽

pp. 248-257

Author(s):

Mohmoud A. Abuelseoud ◽

Asmaa S. Hamouda ◽

Ibrahim M. Ismail ◽

M.A. El-Sheikh

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Particle Size ◽

Hydraulic Properties ◽

Water Retention ◽

Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽

Sem Analysis ◽

Cement Clinker ◽

Titanium Silicate ◽

Cement Pastes ◽

Limestone Cement

Studying physical and mechanical properties of limestone cement pastes blended by TiO2 nanoparticles (i.e., particle size less than 100 nm). Three mixes are prepared for this study (5.00, 10.00 and 25.00 wt. % of limestone) partially replaced cement/clinker by TiO2 nanoparticles. Fillers are carefully selected which reinforcing cement workability or water retention they could be inert or have slightly hydraulic properties. Limestone is most common filler that fills the pores between cement particles due to the formation of monocarboaluminate, while nanoparticles increase the hydration C-S-H gel product and calcium titanium silicate which hardened the cement pastes. Nanoparticles show a great effect in reinforcing the mechanical strength of cement pastes due to the fact that TiO2-nanoparticles act as active nuclei site forming C-S-H gel observed as honeycomb-like plus improving cement to water demined (W/C) ratio. SEM analysis proves that the morphology of cement structure is well arranged and compacted.

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Modeling of Building Materials as Complex Systems

Key Engineering Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.730.412 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 730 ◽

pp. 412-417 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Irina Garkina ◽

Alexander Danilov ◽

Yuri Skachkov

Keyword(s):

Mathematical Modeling ◽

Complex System ◽

Differential Equation ◽

Mechanical Properties ◽

Time Series ◽

Building Materials ◽

Construction Materials ◽

Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽

Epoxy Composites ◽

Damping Properties

We considered the problems of mathematical modeling of composite materials in the example of the development of materials for the protection against ionizing radiation. Construction materials are provided as a complex system with the appropriate attributes. The structure and physico-mechanical properties of the material were determined by the results of the modeling of kinetic processes. Process of forming properties is described by the differential equation in deviations from the equilibrium state (as for dispersion system). It is taken into account the elastic and damping properties of the material. To predict the behavior of the building material and the formation of his private mathematical models are used a representation of the processes as of time series. It is given the algorithm for studies (with considering prehistory) of formation of the basic physical and mechanical properties of epoxy composites for radiation protection. We present an example of the identification of building materials with special properties. Approaches used effectively in the development of materials with special properties.

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