In situ monitoring of the microstructure evolution of cement mortar in accelerated carbonation reaction for different carbonation ages was carried out by X-ray computed tomography （XCT）. And the carbonation degrees ...In situ monitoring of the microstructure evolution of cement mortar in accelerated carbonation reaction for different carbonation ages was carried out by X-ray computed tomography （XCT）. And the carbonation degrees of different time were measured by the volume fraction of uncarbonated and carbonated parts. Meanwhile, we presented a model for the carbonation of cement mortar by means of X-ray computed tomography （XCT）. Based on the principles of chemical engineering processes, the reacted products become a solid inert ash layer. Finally, the model was validated with results of accelerated carbonation of cement mortar. The model is thus able to reasonably predict the carbonation ohenomena for accelerated conditions.展开更多
We used micro-XCT（X-ray computed tomography） to in-situ investigate the microstructure evolution of hardened binder paste containing different contents （0%, 30%, 50% and 70%） of blast-furnace slag at different car...We used micro-XCT（X-ray computed tomography） to in-situ investigate the microstructure evolution of hardened binder paste containing different contents （0%, 30%, 50% and 70%） of blast-furnace slag at different carbonation time （O, 3, 7 and 14 days）, respectively. The carbonation front shape, the degrees of carbonation and cracks spatial distribution were studied for hardened binder paste containing BFS. In addition, the porosity and pore volume distribution of macro-pore were measured at different carbonation ages. The results reveal that the degree of carbonation at different times can be measured by the volume fraction of the uncarbonated and carbonated parts.展开更多
In order to expand the engineering application of recycle aggregate mortars （RAM） with aggregates from demolished concretes, the models for the properties of RAM and the replacement rate of these recycled fine aggre...In order to expand the engineering application of recycle aggregate mortars （RAM） with aggregates from demolished concretes, the models for the properties of RAM and the replacement rate of these recycled fine aggregates were proposed. First, different kinds of mathematical models for the basic properties （compressive strength, water retention rate, and consistency loss） of RAM with two kinds of admixtures, thickening powders （TP） and self-made powdery admixtures （SSCT） designed for RAM, and the replacement rates were established, while the average relative errors and relative standard errors of these models were calculated. Additionally, the models and their error analyses for the curves of drying shrinkage and curing time of RAM ＋ SSCT at different replacement rates were put forward. The results show that polynomial functions should be used to calculate the basic properties of RAM ＋ TP and RAM ＋ SSCT at different replacement rates. In addition, polynonfial functions are the most optimal models for the sharp shrinkage sections in the curves of drying shrinkage-curing time of RAM ＋ SSCT, while exponential functions should be used as the models for the slow shrinkage sections and steady shrinkage sections.展开更多
Compared with strengthening the recycled fine aggregate(RFA)from construction and demolition waste,which is time-consuming and complex,adding admixture into the mixtures directly is more efficient and effective to exp...Compared with strengthening the recycled fine aggregate(RFA)from construction and demolition waste,which is time-consuming and complex,adding admixture into the mixtures directly is more efficient and effective to expand the application of recycled aggregate mortar(RAM).The admixture(named as SSC),mixed with sodium hexametaphosphate,sodium ligninsulfonate and citric acid,was directly added into the RAM.First,the compositions and physical properties of the RFA and reference aggregate were studied,respectively.The properties of fresh and hardened mortars were then investigated.The results show that there is a clear difference between the RFA and reference aggregate,and the properties of RAM without SSC are not as good as those of normal mortar.However,the consistency value,water retention rate,compressive strength and setting time values of RAM increase by 5%,7%,66%and 67%,and its consistency loss and density values decrease by 42%and 4%after the SSC is added into the RAM.Therefore,improving the properties of RAM through adding admixture is an effective and efficient approach to expanding its application.展开更多
Nanoindentation technique was adopted to investigate the chemomechanical properties change of hardened cement paste before and after carbonation.It was found that the mean elastic modulus and mean hardness obviously i...Nanoindentation technique was adopted to investigate the chemomechanical properties change of hardened cement paste before and after carbonation.It was found that the mean elastic modulus and mean hardness obviously increase after the carbonation reaction.Specifically,the probability of the elastic modulus showed a sharp reduction for the elastic modulus at the range of 7-34 and 83-160 GPa,in comparison of a large increase for the elastic modulus between 34-83 GPa.For the same reason,the probability of the hardness showed a large decrease when the hardness fell within 0.15-1.75 and 4.15-8.20 GPa and a dramatic increase for the hardness at the range of 1.75-4.15 GPa.In addition,low density C-S-H was affected by the carbonation degradation more seriously than high density C-S-H.The carbonation reaction led to distinct decrease of the number and size of unhydrated cement paste particles.展开更多
基金Funded by the National Basic Research Program of China(973Project)(Nos.2009CB623200 and 2011CB013800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51178103)the Scientific Research Foundation of the Graduate School of Southeast University(YBJJ1113)
文摘In situ monitoring of the microstructure evolution of cement mortar in accelerated carbonation reaction for different carbonation ages was carried out by X-ray computed tomography （XCT）. And the carbonation degrees of different time were measured by the volume fraction of uncarbonated and carbonated parts. Meanwhile, we presented a model for the carbonation of cement mortar by means of X-ray computed tomography （XCT）. Based on the principles of chemical engineering processes, the reacted products become a solid inert ash layer. Finally, the model was validated with results of accelerated carbonation of cement mortar. The model is thus able to reasonably predict the carbonation ohenomena for accelerated conditions.
基金Funded by the National Basic Research Program of China(The 973 Project)(Nos.2011CB013800 and 2009CB623200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51308290)+2 种基金the Province Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu(No.BK20130947)Open Foundation of State Key Laboratory of High Performance Civil Engineering Materials(No.2012CEM002)Open Foundation of Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Construction Materials(No.CM 2013-01)
文摘We used micro-XCT（X-ray computed tomography） to in-situ investigate the microstructure evolution of hardened binder paste containing different contents （0%, 30%, 50% and 70%） of blast-furnace slag at different carbonation time （O, 3, 7 and 14 days）, respectively. The carbonation front shape, the degrees of carbonation and cracks spatial distribution were studied for hardened binder paste containing BFS. In addition, the porosity and pore volume distribution of macro-pore were measured at different carbonation ages. The results reveal that the degree of carbonation at different times can be measured by the volume fraction of the uncarbonated and carbonated parts.
基金The National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFC0703100)Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(No.KYCX18_0081)
文摘In order to expand the engineering application of recycle aggregate mortars （RAM） with aggregates from demolished concretes, the models for the properties of RAM and the replacement rate of these recycled fine aggregates were proposed. First, different kinds of mathematical models for the basic properties （compressive strength, water retention rate, and consistency loss） of RAM with two kinds of admixtures, thickening powders （TP） and self-made powdery admixtures （SSCT） designed for RAM, and the replacement rates were established, while the average relative errors and relative standard errors of these models were calculated. Additionally, the models and their error analyses for the curves of drying shrinkage and curing time of RAM ＋ SSCT at different replacement rates were put forward. The results show that polynomial functions should be used to calculate the basic properties of RAM ＋ TP and RAM ＋ SSCT at different replacement rates. In addition, polynonfial functions are the most optimal models for the sharp shrinkage sections in the curves of drying shrinkage-curing time of RAM ＋ SSCT, while exponential functions should be used as the models for the slow shrinkage sections and steady shrinkage sections.
基金The Postgraduate Research and Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(No.KYCX18_0081)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,the Scientific Research Foundation of Graduate School of Southeast University(No.YBPY1918)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFC0703100)。
文摘Compared with strengthening the recycled fine aggregate(RFA)from construction and demolition waste,which is time-consuming and complex,adding admixture into the mixtures directly is more efficient and effective to expand the application of recycled aggregate mortar(RAM).The admixture(named as SSC),mixed with sodium hexametaphosphate,sodium ligninsulfonate and citric acid,was directly added into the RAM.First,the compositions and physical properties of the RFA and reference aggregate were studied,respectively.The properties of fresh and hardened mortars were then investigated.The results show that there is a clear difference between the RFA and reference aggregate,and the properties of RAM without SSC are not as good as those of normal mortar.However,the consistency value,water retention rate,compressive strength and setting time values of RAM increase by 5%,7%,66%and 67%,and its consistency loss and density values decrease by 42%and 4%after the SSC is added into the RAM.Therefore,improving the properties of RAM through adding admixture is an effective and efficient approach to expanding its application.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China ("973" Project) (Grant No. 2009CB623200)the Scientific Research Foundation of the Graduate School of Southeast University (Grant No. YBJJ1113)
文摘Nanoindentation technique was adopted to investigate the chemomechanical properties change of hardened cement paste before and after carbonation.It was found that the mean elastic modulus and mean hardness obviously increase after the carbonation reaction.Specifically,the probability of the elastic modulus showed a sharp reduction for the elastic modulus at the range of 7-34 and 83-160 GPa,in comparison of a large increase for the elastic modulus between 34-83 GPa.For the same reason,the probability of the hardness showed a large decrease when the hardness fell within 0.15-1.75 and 4.15-8.20 GPa and a dramatic increase for the hardness at the range of 1.75-4.15 GPa.In addition,low density C-S-H was affected by the carbonation degradation more seriously than high density C-S-H.The carbonation reaction led to distinct decrease of the number and size of unhydrated cement paste particles.
