Effect of Different Mineral Admixtures on Properties of Sulphoaluminate Cement

2012 ◽  
Vol 174-177 ◽  
pp. 1173-1176
Author(s):  
Rui Ma ◽  
Xin Cheng ◽  
Chen Chen Gong ◽  
Shou De Wang ◽  
Ling Chao Lu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Cement Hydration ◽  
Mineral Admixture ◽  
Mineral Admixtures ◽  
Hydration Products ◽  
Sulphoaluminate Cement ◽  
Slag Powder ◽  
Scanning Electron

Effects of superfine slag powder, fly ash and ultra-fine CaCO3 on compressive strength of sulphoaluminate cement were investigated. Cement hydration products were analyzed by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results show that different fineness and additions of mineral admixture differ in compressive strength. When the amount of superfine slag powder, fly ash and ultra-fine CaCO3 are added by 10%, 10% and 3% (by weight), the compressive strength of the hardened paste of sulphoaluminate cement is highest, respectively. Meanwhile, it is concluded that the additions of superfine slag powder and ultra-fine CaCO3 facilitates hydration at early ages, while fly ash could accelerate hydration at later ages.

UTILIZATION OF FLY ASH AND CONCRETE RESIDUE IN THE PRODUCTION OF GEOPOLYMER BRICKS

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siriporn Sirikingkaew ◽  
Nuta Supakata
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Phase Composition ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Industrial Waste ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

This study presents the development of geopolymer bricks synthetized from industrial waste, including fly ash mixed with concrete residue containing aluminosilicate compound. The above two ingredients are mixed according to five ratios: 100:0, 95:5, 90:10, 85:15, and 80:20. The mixture's physico-mechanical properties, in terms of water absorption and the compressive strength of the geopolymer bricks, are investigated according to the TIS 168-2546 standard. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses are used to investigate the microstructure and the elemental and phase composition of the brick specimens. The results indicate that the combination of fly ash and concrete residue represents a suitable approach to brick production, as required by the TIS 168–2546 standard.

Study on the Durability of Concrete with Mineral Admixtures to Sulfate Attack by Wet-Dry Cycle Method

2011 ◽  
Vol 295-297 ◽  
pp. 165-169
Author(s):  
Guan Guo Liu ◽  
Jing Ming ◽  
Xiong Wen Zhang ◽  
Ai Bin Ma
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Sulfate Attack ◽  
Mineral Admixture ◽  
Mineral Admixtures ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Change Environment ◽  
Physical Mechanisms ◽  
Chemical Attack ◽  
Tidal Area

Sulfate attack is one of several chemical and physical mechanisms of concrete deterioration. In actual situation, concrete structures always suffer from the coupled effects of multifactor such as wet-dry cycle and sulfate attack when exposed to tidal area or groundwater level change environment. Partial replacement of cement with mineral admixture is one of the efficient methods for improving concrete resistance against sulfate attack. In this regard, the resistance of concrete with fly ash and slag to sulfate attack was investigated by wet-dry cycle method. The degree of sulfate attack on specimens after different cycles was observed using scanning electron microscopy. The results of compressive strength and percentage of compressive strength evolution factor at various cycling times show an increase in the sulfate resistance of concrete with 60% of fly ash and slag than that only with 40% fly ash. The microstructural study indicates that the primary cause of deterioration of concrete under wet-dry cycle condition is swelling of the sulfate crystal rather chemical attack.

Influence of Foaming Agent on Properties of Red Mud Lightweight Baking-Free Brick

2014 ◽  
Vol 541-542 ◽  
pp. 388-391
Author(s):  
Long Ma ◽  
Guo Zhong Li
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Red Mud ◽  
Micro Structure ◽  
Foaming Agent ◽  
Scanning Electron

Red mud lightweight baking-free brick was prepared by red mud, fly ash and cement, mixed with a certain amount of activator agent and foaming agent. The influence of foaming agent on properties of red mud lightweight baking-free brick was studied. The micro-structure of red mud lightweight baking-free brick was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results show that when the foaming agent content is 10ml, the sample with better performance obtained and the density is 423kg/m3, flexural strength is 0.49MPa and compressive strength is 1.87MPa.

Effect of steel slag powder, fly ash, and silica fume on the mechanical properties and durability of cement mortar

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1049-1054
Author(s):  
Yunxia Lun ◽  
Fangfang Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Silica Fume ◽  
Cement Mortar ◽  
Steel Slag ◽  
Mineral Admixtures ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Slag Powder ◽  
Steel Slag Powder

This study is aimed at exploring the effect of steel slag powder (SSP), fly ash (FA), and silica fume (SF) on the mechanical properties and durability of cement mortar. SSP, SF, and FA were used as partial replacement of the Ordinary Portland cement (OPC). It was showed that the compressive and bending strength of steel slag powder were slightly lower than that of OPC. An increase in the SSP content caused a decrease in strength. However, the growth rate of compressive strength of SSP2 (20% replacement by the weight of OPC) at the curing ages of 90 days was about 8% higher than that of OPC, and the durability of SSP2 was better than that of OPC. The combination of mineral admixtures improved the later strength, water impermeability, and sulfate resistance compared with OPC and SSP2. The compressive strength of SSPFA (SSP and SF) at 90 days reached 70.3 MPa. The results of X-ray diffraction patterns and scanning electron microscopy indicated that SSP played a synergistic role with FA or SF to improve the performance of cement mortar.

scholarly journals Influence of boulder machine-made sand powder on compressive strength of concrete

2021 ◽  
Vol 293 ◽  
pp. 02023
Author(s):  
Pengtao Wang
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
Mineral Admixtures ◽  
Rock Powder ◽  
Manufactured Sand ◽  
Slag Powder ◽  
Compressive Strength Of Concrete ◽  
Curing Age

In order to recycle the boulder powder produced in the process of manufactured sand production and reduce the cost of engineering concrete, this article studied the influence of boulders powder on the compressive strength of concrete. The results show that in the early stage of concrete test, the compressive strength of rock powder concrete is slightly lower than of fly ash and mineral powder concrete. With the development of curing age, the strength of boulders powder concrete developed slower. As the increase of boulders powder content, the compressive strength of different curing age gradually decreased, and it was suggested that the content of boulders powder should be controlled within 20% of cementitious materials mass. The positive effect of boulders powder fineness on the strength of concrete is limited, so it is suggested to use unprocessed collected boulders powder in the project, which is economical and environmentally friendly. With the adjustment of water-to-binder ratio, boulders powder can be prepared with different strength grades of concrete to meet the needs of engineering; the composite of boulders powder with traditional mineral admixtures, such as fly ash, and especially granulated blast furnace slag powder, can significantly improve the strength of concrete.

scholarly journals Effect of Copolymer Latexes on Physicomechanical Properties of Mortar Containing High Volume Fly Ash as a Replacement Material of Cement

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
El-Sayed Negim ◽  
Latipa Kozhamzharova ◽  
Yeligbayeva Gulzhakhan ◽  
Jamal Khatib ◽  
Lyazzat Bekbayeva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Setting Time ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Physicomechanical Properties ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Setting Times ◽  
High Volume Fly Ash ◽  
Scanning Electron

This paper investigates the physicomechanical properties of mortar containing high volume of fly ash (FA) as partial replacement of cement in presence of copolymer latexes. Portland cement (PC) was partially replaced with 0, 10, 20, 30 50, and 60% FA. Copolymer latexes were used based on 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate (2-HEA) and 2-hydroxymethylacrylate (2-HEMA). Testing included workability, setting time, absorption, chemically combined water content, compressive strength, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The addition of FA to mortar as replacement of PC affected the physicomechanical properties of mortar. As the content of FA in the concrete increased, the setting times (initial and final) were elongated. The results obtained at 28 days of curing indicate that the maximum properties of mortar occur at around 30% FA. Beyond 30% FA the properties of mortar reduce and at 60% FA the properties of mortar are lower than those of the reference mortar without FA. However, the addition of polymer latexes into mortar containing FA improved most of the physicomechanical properties of mortar at all curing times. Compressive strength, combined water, and workability of mortar containing FA premixed with latexes are higher than those of mortar containing FA without latexes.

Study on Preparation and Properties of Composite Insulation Mortar

2014 ◽  
Vol 538 ◽  
pp. 7-10
Author(s):  
Yu Peng Chen ◽  
Xing Hua Fu ◽  
Wen Hong Tao ◽  
Li Yuan Dong ◽  
Hai Tao Yu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Function Mechanism ◽  
Testing Method ◽  
Hydrophobic Agent ◽  
Softening Coefficient ◽  
Scanning Electron

Orthogonal testing method was used to study the effects of fly ash, aggregate, weight ratio of water and material, way of incorporation of hydrophobic agent, on dry density, compressive strength, water absorption and softening coefficient of composite insulation mortar. The optimal ratio was obtained as 15% of the total weight is fly ash, 40% of the weight are aggregate, weight ratio of water and material are 1.1, 0.2% is hydrophobic agent (hydrophobic agent was added in the mixture). The main performances of the mortar were recorded as dry density was 220Kg/m3, compressive strength after 28 days was 0.50MPa, and thermal conductivity 0.0593W/(m•K). Microstructure of the composite insulation mortar was analyzed by SEM (scanning electron microscopy) and its function mechanism was studied preliminarily.

scholarly journals Mineralogical, Microstructural and Compressive Strength Characterization of Fly Ash as Materials in Geopolymer Cement

Elkawnie ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cut Rahmawati ◽  
Sri Aprilia ◽  
Taufiq Saidi ◽  
Teuku Budi Aulia
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Bending Vibration ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Geopolymer Cement ◽  
Scanning Electron

Abstract: This study was designed to examine the mineral, microstructural, and mechanical strength properties of fly ash and its feasibility as a raw material for geopolymer cement. The study used an experimental method by examining the characteristics of fly ash by X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (XRF), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), hydrometer method, Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and compressive strength testing. For creating the geopolymer cement paste, a concentration of NaOH 10M was used, with a ratio of water/solid = 0.4 and a ratio of Na2SiO3/NaOH = 1 using curring at room temperature. The results showed the geopolymer pastes have a compressive strength of 18.1 MPa and 21.5 MPa after 7 days and 28 days. The XRD results showed a decrease in the peak of 2θ at 26.54° because the amorphous part had transformed into a C-S-H solution in geopolymer cement. This finding was supported by the FTIR spectra results showing Si-O-Si bending vibration and the functional group of AlO2. It showed that Nagan Raya fly ash-based geopolymer is a potential construction material.Abstrak: Penelitian ini dirancang untuk mendapatkan sifat mineral, mikrostruktural, dan kekuatan mekanis dari fly ash serta kesesuaiannya sebagai material dasar pada semen geopolimer. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode eksperimen dengan cara  menguji karakteristik dari fly ash dengan pengujian X-ray Fluorescense Spectrometer (XRF), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectoscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), hydrometer method, Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) dan kuat tekan.  Untuk pembuatan pasta semen geopolimer digunakan konsentrasi NaOH 10 M, rasio water/solid 0,4 dan rasio Na2SiO3/NaOH = 1 dengan perawatan pada suhu kamar. Hasil menunjukkan setelah 7 hari pasta geopolimer memiliki kuat tekan 18,1 MPa dan 21,5 MPa pada 28 hari. Hasil XRD menunjukkan adanya penurunan puncak 2θ pada 26,54° ini disebabkan karena bagian amorf dari fly ash telah menjadi larutan C-S-H pada semen geopolimer. Hasil ini diperkuat dengan analisis FTIR spectra yang menunjukkan adanya Si-O-Si bending vibration dan gugus fungsi dari AlO2. Hasil menunjukkan fly ash dari Nagan Raya potensial sebagai bahan material konstruksi berbasis geopolimer.

Compressive Strength and Morphology of Fly Ash Based Geopolymer as Artificial Aggregate with Different Curing Temperature

2013 ◽  
Vol 594-595 ◽  
pp. 151-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alida Abdullah ◽  
Abdullah Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri ◽  
Hussin Kamarudin ◽  
C.M. Ruzaidi ◽  
Zarina Yahya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Excellent Result ◽  
Curing Temperature ◽  
Mix Design ◽  
Scanning Electron ◽  
Geopolymer Paste

This paper presented the compressive strength of geopolymer paste with different NaOH concentration and morphology analysis for sintered artificial aggregate. This artificial aggregate was produce based on mix design with highest compressive strength which is 12 M. The sample was cured at 70 °C for 24 hours and then it was exposed to different temperature at range 500 °C to 700 °C. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) has been used to identify the formation of microstructure. The geopolymer artificial aggregate was an alternative ways to produce a greener environmental. In this study, the compressive strength for different Na2SiO3/NaOH ratio has been analyzed. The morphology for best mix design then were analyze for different curing temperature. The result shows fly ash based geopolymer paste with 12 M of NaOH concentration shows excellent result with 7.30 MPa at 2.5 ratio of Na2SiO3/NaOH and for geopolymer artificial aggregate, when temperature of heat treatment increased, the open porosity of porous geopolymer surface decreased.

Activity Evaluation of a Tailing in a Cementitious System

2017 ◽  
Vol 726 ◽  
pp. 515-520 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bing Hao Li ◽  
Lian Zhen Xiao ◽  
Ya Qing Fu
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Electrical Resistivity ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Activity Index ◽  
Resistivity Measurement ◽  
Mineral Admixture ◽  
Mineral Admixtures ◽  
Electrical Resistivity Measurement ◽  
Activity Evaluation ◽  
Two Peaks

Hydration activity of a tailing is evaluated by the hydration rate obtained from the electrical resistivity measurement and compressive strength in a cementitious hydration system as a mineral admixture. A plain paste and the pastes with tailing or fly ash by replacement of cement at water-binder ratio of 0.4 are prepared. The electrical resistivity of the paste samples was measured in 168h(7d) by a non-contact resistivity technique. Hydration activity of the tailing was also evaluated by measuring the compressive strength at the curing ages of 3d~90d to confirm the results from the electrical resistivity. It is found that the addition of a mineral admixture delays the occurrence of two peaks on the electrical resistivity differential curve and the delayed times are 3.32h and 6.10h for the sample with tailing, and 0.78h, 3.49h for the sample with fly ash. The rate values on the two peaks are decreased with incorporation of the tailing or fly ash. The activity evaluation results on the mineral admixtures from the resistivity measurement are consistent with the strength results before 7d. The resistivity as an activity index can provide a simple and fast way to evaluate mineral material activity at early ages. The effect of tailing and fly ash on compressive strength for a long term was also analyzed and the micro-structure of the pastes at 7d and 28d were observed by SEM.

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