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Analysis of Fundamental Properties of Concrete for Rising up Fly Ash Contents (플라이 애시의 치환범위 상향을 위한 콘크리트의 기초적 특성 분석)

  • Han, Cheon-Goo;Park, Yong-Kyu
    • Journal of the Korean Recycled Construction Resources Institute
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.89-96
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    • 2011
  • In this study, increasing the range of replacement rate of FA with concrete properties were analyzed to provide basic data of FA replacement 0-40 % and curing temperature $5-35^{\circ}C$ range. As a result of the increased fluidity in proportion to the increase in FA, but decreased air. Setting time delayed at replacement rate increases and low temperature, simple insulation temperature history of the FA up to 40 % replacement rate increases the maximum temperature was low $8^{\circ}C$, the highest temperature reaching time delay of 13 hours. FA replacement up stream of the curing temperature, compressive strength compared to the higher plane, it was found that improved strength development. In carbonation tests with increasing the replacement ratio of FA carbonation depth was increased. Therefore, continued research on carbonation measures was to be necessary.

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Selection of Portland Cement for Prevention of Sulfate Attack-Part 1 Sodium Sulfate Attack (황산염침식 방지를 위한 포틀랜드시멘트의 선정-Part 1 황산나트륨 침식)

  • Kim, Jong-Pil
    • Journal of the Korea Concrete Institute
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.441-447
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    • 2009
  • This paper presents a detailed experimental study on the sulfate resistance of specimens made with portland cement exposed to sulfate attack. The mortar specimens were immersed in a 5% sodium sulfate solution for 360 days and regularly monitored for visual damage, compressive strength loss and expansion. In addition, at the end of 360 days, the products of sulfate attack and the mechanism of attack were investigated through X-ray diffraction, TG&DSC and scanning electron microscopy. The test results indicated that the sulfate deterioration data was ordinary portland cement > sulfate resistance portland cement > low heat portland cement. The microstructural studies indicated that the main reaction product of deterioration of the mortar specimens was the formation of ettringite, gypsum and thaumasite due to sulfate attack. For portland cement matrices, a low heat cement matrix containing the lowest C3A and silicate ratio (C/S) was beneficient against the sulfate attack.

Experimental Study on Accelerated Carbonation Characteristics of OPC Paste for CSC-Based Low Carbon Precast Concrete Products (CSC 기반 저탄소 콘크리트 2차제품 제조를 위한 OPC 페이스트의 촉진탄산화 특성에 관한 실험적 연구)

  • Yoon, Jun-Tae;Kim, Young-Jin;Sim, Sang-Rak;Ryu, Dong-Woo
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Building Construction
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    • v.24 no.3
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    • pp.285-295
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    • 2024
  • This study investigated the impact of accelerated carbonation on Ordinary Portland Cement(OPC) paste that had undergone steam curing at 500℃·hr. Two carbonation environments were examined: atmospheric carbonation(1atm, 20% CO2) and pressurized carbonation(5atm, 99% CO2). Chemical analysis using X-ray diffraction(XRD) and Fourier-Transform Infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR) were conducted, along with physical characterization via scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and compressive strength testing. Results indicated that atmospheric carbonation with 20% CO2 concentration significantly densified the internal microstructure of the OPC paste, leading to enhanced compressive strength. Conversely, pressurized carbonation at 5atm with 99% CO2 concentration resulted in rapid densification of the surface structure, which hindered CO2 diffusion into the sample. This limited the extent of carbonation and prevented the improvement of physical properties.

Flexural Rehabilitation Performance of Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with Carbon Fiber Laminate (탄소섬유판을 이용한 철근콘크리트 보의 휨 보강 성능)

  • Chung, Lan;Kim, Sung-Chul;Lee, Hee-Kyoung;Yoo, Seong-Hoon;Kim, Joong-Koo
    • Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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    • v.3 no.1
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    • pp.121-128
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    • 1999
  • In this study, the behavior of R/C beams strengthened with carbon fiber laminate (CFL) is analyzed from the test results. CFL is attractive for this application due to its good tensile strength and low weight. Test parameters are the width and the thickness of CFL and repair of damaged specimen. The failure mode and ultimate load are analyzed from these measured data. Test results show that the peak load of specimens strengthened with CFL is increased to 1.27~2.04 times that of non-rehabilitation specimen. The wider lap width, larger amount of CFL, the larger strength is obtained. But the ductile behavior of the rehabilitated specimens is inversely proportional to the CFL thickness.

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Properties of Foamed Concrete According to Types and Concentrations of Foam Agent (기포제 종류 및 희석 농도에 따른 기포 콘크리트의 특성)

  • Kim, Jin-Man;Jeong, Ji-Yong;Hwang, Eui-Hwan;Shin, Sang-Chul
    • Journal of the Korea Concrete Institute
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    • v.24 no.1
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    • pp.61-70
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    • 2012
  • Recently, the government has been working feverously to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emission by enacting Basic Act on Low Carbon Green Growth at the national level. Improving the insulation performance of building exterior and insulator can reduce the energy in the building sector. This study is about developing light-weight foamed concrete insulation panel that can be applied to buildings to save energy and to find the optimal condition for the development of insulation materials that can save energy by enhancing its physical, kinetic and thermal characteristics. Various experimental factors and conditions were considered in the study such as foam agent types (AES=Alcohol Ethoxy Sulfate, AOS=Alpha-Olefin Sulfonate, VS=Vegetable Soap, FP=Fe-Protein), foam agent dilution concentration (1, 3, 5%), and foam percentage (30, 50, 70%). Experiment results indicated that the surface tension of aqueous solution including foam agent, was lower when AOS was used over other foam agents. FP produced relatively stable foams in 3% or more, which produced unstable foams containing high water content and low surface tension when diluted at low concentration. Depending on foam agent types, compressive strength and thermal conductivity were similar at low density range but showed some differences at high concentration range. In addition, when concentrations of foam agent and foaming ratio increased, pore size increased and open pores are formed. In all types of foam agent, thermal conductivity were excellent, satisfying KS standards. The most outstanding performance for insulation panel was obtained when FP 3% was used.

A Fundamental Study on Nano-cement by Chemical Synthesis (화학적 방법에 의한 나노시멘트 개발에 관한 기초 연구)

  • Jo, Byung-Wan;Kang, Seok-Won;Yoon, Kwang-Won;Choi, Ji-Sun
    • Journal of the Korea Concrete Institute
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    • v.21 no.6
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    • pp.713-718
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    • 2009
  • Advanced industries-IT, BT, NT and ET are rapidly developing in 21 century. And the cement industry is becoming the principal factor in air pollution because of the creation of $CO_2$ during manufacturing. Also, the cement industry will be faced with a crisis due to the exhaustion of natural resources. In this study, nano cement by Bottom-up method of a chemical synthesis was developed. The generation of $CO_2$ during the plasticization process of cement manufacturing was avoided. The purpose was to produce building materials that have both high strength and durability as the high value-added growth engine industry of the 21 century. The nano cement was developed using hydrothermal synthesis. This is a method of mixing after ripening, by manufacturing the high density gel and low gel, which does not require special test equipment or pressure conditions to produce. Particle size, SEM, EDX, and porosity tests were conducted. This study investigated the compressive strength of concrete with various compositions. Specimens were tested for compressive strength at 3, 7, 14 and 28 days. The medium-sized (50% by weight) cement particles created by chemical synthesis were less than 168 nm. The compressive strength of the mortar prepared using this cement was 53.9 MPa. But it was judged that succeeding study will be necessary for development of nano building materials with high ability and economical analysis.

A Fundamental Study about the Applicability of Mud Flat as a Concrete Admixture and Filler (갯벌의 콘크리트용 혼화재 및 채움재로서의 활용가능성에 대한 기초적 연구)

  • Yang, Seong-Hwan;Kang, Yun-Young
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Building Construction
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    • v.16 no.6
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    • pp.571-578
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    • 2016
  • Recently, review on viability of various industrial by product and natural materials as raw material for concrete has been actively done in aspect of environment-friendly issue and depletion of natural resource. This study conducted fundamental study on the possibility of utilizing mud flat as admixture and filling material for concrete. First, chemical analysis on the viability of mud flat as admixture was done and the researchers compared it with the substance of fly ash and blast furnace slag. According to the result, substance content was proven to be inadequate. In addition, as the replacement rate of mud flat increased, compressive strength and tensile strength decreased. According to the estimated result of chemical substance analysis, possibility of utilizing mud flat as admixture was low. According to the result of experiment done as filling material, 10% ~ 30% replacement rate of mud flat manifested more than 8 Mpa of compressive strength of block which may be utilized for secondary product. However, additional experiment such as making block is required afterward. According to the result of flow experiment, as the replacement rate of mud flat increased, flow value decreased, and through chloride content analysis test, it was proven that mud flat is inappropriate to be applied as steel beam using structure since it has high content of sodium. It may be utilized as products that does not use steel beam such as internal brick.

Examination of Lateral Torsional Bucling Strength by Increasing the Warping Strength of I-Section Plate Girder with Concrete Filled Half Pipe Stiffener (콘크리트 충전 반원기둥보강재가 적용된 플레이트 거더의 뒤틀림 강도)

  • Cheon, Jinuk;Lee, Senghoo;Baek, Seungcheol;Kim, Sunhee
    • KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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    • v.43 no.5
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    • pp.577-585
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    • 2023
  • Lateral torsional buckling causessafety accidentssuch as collapse accidents during erection. Therefore, anaccurate safety designshould be conducted. Lateral torsional buckling canbe prevented by reinforcing the end orreducing the unbraced length. The method ofreducing the unbraced length by installing a crossframe has high material and installation costs and low maintenance performance.In addition, structuralsafety may be deteriorated due to cracks. The end reinforcement method using Concrete Filled Half Pipe Stiffeneris a method ofreinforcing the end of a plate girder using a stiffenerin the form of a semi-circular column. This method increasesthewarping strength ofthe girder and increasesthe lateral torsional buckling strength.In thisstudy, the effect ofincreasing the warping strengthof plate girders with concrete filled half pipe stiffeners was confirmed. To verify the effect, the results ofthe designequationand the finite element analysis were compared and verified through a experiment. As a result, the plate girderwithCFHPS increased thewarping strengthand confirmed that the lateral torsional buckling strength was increased.

Characteristics of Compressive Strength Development of High Strength Cement Composites Depending on Its Mix Design (고강도 시멘트 복합체의 배합조건에 따른 압축강도 발현 특성)

  • Jeong, Yeon-Ung;Oh, Sung-Woo;Cho, Young-Keun;Jung, Sang-Hwa;Kim, Joo-Hyung
    • Journal of the Korean Recycled Construction Resources Institute
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    • v.9 no.4
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    • pp.585-593
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    • 2021
  • This study investigates the compressive strength of high-strength cement composites with 64 mixture designs and 2 curing conditions. The cement composites were designed with varying water-to-binder ratios, silica fume content to cement, and binder content per unit volume of cement composite to explore compressive strength development depending on its mix design. An increase in the water-to-binder ratio decreased the compressive strength of the composites, having consistency with the trend in normal concrete. The compressive strength increased with ages at an ambient curing temperature, but it was not identified at high-temperature curing. The compressive strength development was negligible in case that silica fume content to OPC is 15%~25%, but a decrease in the con ten t below 15% reduced compressive stren gth. It was more obvious in the specimen of low water-to-binder ratio. The specimen with 840kg/m3 of binder content per unit volume had the highest compressive strength in this study, and the decrease in binder content reduced the compressive strength of high strength cement composites in low silica fume content.

Activating Temperature of Kaolin As a Cement Admixture

  • Park, Hee-Yong;Hwang, Hey-Zoo;Kim, Moo-Han;Kim, Moon-Han
    • KCI Concrete Journal
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.3-9
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    • 2001
  • This research concerns the effect of kaolin as material of cement admixture. which has the advantage of low price and high adaptability. Kaolin, a kind of soil, is well known as a raw material of pottery. which is widely scat-tered on the earth (especially in Korea). This research shows the method and process for activating kaolin to have the properties of a cement admixture through experiment. In the experiments, kaolin is baked in high temperature and then cooled suddenly to be activated. The temperature zone and time span, on which kaolin is activated are examined. The research looks over the effect of the activated kaolin based on several criteria regarding to chemical and physical characteristic of general admixtures. The results of this research are as follows; kaolin start activation at the temperature above 50$0^{\circ}C$ and make ends of activation at the temperature below 95$0^{\circ}C$ and there was little effect by the change of duration. It is concluded that compressive strength can be increased by putting activated kaolin in the concrete and the activated kaolin is good for water resistance and anti-chemical , and that it is effective for protecting the leakage of hazardous article like Cl- and for protecting damage by an organic salt like acid. The activated kaolin of proper temperature and time is effective in compressive strength, salt resistance and acid resistance. The adaptability of activated kaolin as a cement admixture was shown through this research.

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