A Review on Microscopic Property of Concrete’s Aggregate-Mortar Interface Transition Zone

2016 ◽  
Vol 847 ◽  
pp. 544-552 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yao Xiong ◽  
Jian Yin
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mechanical Property ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Transition Zone ◽  
Formation Mechanism ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
Interface Transition Zone ◽  
Scientific Test ◽  
Microscopic Property

Aggregate-mortar interface transition zone is a major factor for mechanical properties and durability of materials. Owing to the distinctive features of interface transition zone, this study reviewed research methods, structure models, improving methods and the influence to mechanics and durability of concrete of this zone. We also analyzed various test methods which are referred to in this review and their applicability, and discussed the formation mechanism and improving approach for interface transition zone. Our investigation suggested further scientific test is necessary for researching mechanical property of the interface.

The Concrete Fracture Performance Response to the Interface Transition Zone Parameters Based on Mesoscopic Simulation

2012 ◽  
Vol 170-173 ◽  
pp. 3482-3486 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Du ◽  
Liu Jin ◽  
Xiu Li Du ◽  
Yan Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Fracture Energy ◽  
Transition Zone ◽  
Failure Process ◽  
Aggregate Model ◽  
Fracture Modes ◽  
Random Aggregate ◽  
Interface Transition Zone

The interface transition zone (ITZ) has a significant impact on the concrete’s mechanical properties and fracture modes. For the influence of ITZ’s strength and elastic modulus, the extended finite element method (XFEM) is adopted to simulate the mesostructure failure process by virtue of random aggregate model under uniaxial tension. The results show that ITZ’s strength and elastic modulus have a certain effect on the mechanical properties and fracture modes. With the tensile strength of ITZ increasing, the fractured modes transit from single coalescent crack to multiple non-coalescent cracks and the fracture energy increases, the ductility of concrete is enhanced. With the elastic modulus of ITZ increasing, the concrete’s elastic modulus increases, the tensile strength and the fracture energy decrease.

Mechanical Property Studies on Flax Fiber Reinforced Basalt Powder Filled Polyester Composite

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Arumugaprabu ◽  
K.Arun Prasath ◽  
S. Mangaleswaran ◽  
M. Manikanda Raja ◽  
R. Jegan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mechanical Property ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Tensile Load ◽  
Flax Fiber ◽  
Flexural Properties ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Tensile Impact ◽  
Polyester Composite ◽  
Additional Support

: The objective of this research is to evaluate the tensile, impact and flexural properties of flax fiber and basalt powder filled polyester composite. Flax fiber is one of the predominant reinforcement natural fiber which possess good mechanical properties and addition of basalt powder as a filler provides additional support to the composite. The Composites are prepared using flax fiber arranged in 10 layers with varying weight percentage of the basalt powder as 5 wt.%, 10 wt.%, 15 wt.%, 20 wt.%, 25 wt.% and 30 wt.% respectively. From the results it is inferred that the composite combination 10 Layers of flax / 5 wt.%, basalt Powder absorbs more tensile load of 145 MPa. Also, for the same combination maximum flexural strength is about 60 MPa. Interestingly in the case of impact strength more energy was absorbed by 10 layers of flax and 30 wt.% of basalt powder. In addition, the failure mechanism of the composites also discussed briefly using SEM studies.

scholarly journals Regulating Effect of Cement Accelerator on High Content Solid-Wastes Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (HCS-AAC) Slurry Performance and Subsequent Influence

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 799
Author(s):  
Dingkun Xie ◽  
Lixiong Cai ◽  
Jie Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mechanical Property ◽  
Solid Wastes ◽  
Hydration Products ◽  
Promoting Effect ◽  
Adverse Side Effects ◽  
Foaming Process ◽  
Carbide Slag ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Aerated Concrete

Adverse side-effects occurred in slurry foaming and thickening process when carbide slag was substituted for quicklime in HCS-AAC. Cement accelerators were introduced to modify the slurry foaming and coagulating process during pre-curing. Meanwhile, the affiliated effects on the physical-mechanical properties and hydration products were discussed to evaluate the applicability and influence of the cement accelerator. The hydration products were characterized by mineralogical (XRD) and thermal analysis (DSC-TG). The results indicated that substituting carbide slag for quicklime retarded slurry foaming and curing progress; meanwhile, the induced mechanical property declination had a negative effect on the generation of C–S–H (I) and tobermorite. Na2SO4 and Na2O·2.0SiO2 can effectively accelerate the slurry foaming rate, but the promoting effect on slurry thickening was inconspicuous. The compressive strength of HCS-AAC obviously declined with increasing cement coagulant content, which was mainly ascribed to the decrease in bulk density caused by the accelerating effect on the slurry foaming process. Dosing Na2SO4 under 0.4% has little effect on the generation of strength contributing to hydration products while the addition of Na2O·2.0SiO2 can accelerate the generation and crystallization of C–S–H, which contributed to the high activity gelatinous SiO2 generated from the reaction between Na2O·2.0SiO2 and Ca(OH)2.

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