• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제64권2호
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• pp.243-257
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• 2017

Investigating the properties and durability of high-strength concrete exposed to sulfuric acid attack for the purpose of its application in structures exposed to this acid is of outmost importance. In this research, the resistance and durability of high-strength concrete containing macro-polymeric or steel fibers together with the pozzolans of silica fume or nano-silica against sulfuric acid attack are explored. To accomplish this goal, in total, 108 high-strength concrete specimens were made with 9 different mix designs containing macro-polymeric and steel fibers at the volume fractions of 0.5, 0.75, and 1.0%, as well as the pozzolans of silica fume and nano-silica with the replacement levels of 10 and 2%, respectively. After placing the specimens inside a 5% sulfuric acid solution in the periods of 7, 21, and 63 days of immersion, the effect of adding the fibers and pozzolans on the compressive properties, ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), and weight loss of high-strength concrete was investigated and the respective results were compared with those of the reference specimens. The obtained results suggest the dependency of the resistance and durability loss of high-strength concrete against sulfuric acid attack to the properties of fibers as well as their fraction in concrete volume. Moreover, compared with using nano-silica, using silica fume in the fibrous concrete mix leads to more durable specimens against sulfuric acid attack. Finally, an optimum solution for the design parameters where the crushing load of high-strength fibrous concrete is maximized was found using response surface method (RSM).

• Advances in nano research
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.217-229
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• 2024

This paper presents results of visual analysis of cracks formation and propagation of concretes made of quaternary binders (QBC). A composition of the two most commonly used mineral additives, i.e. fly ash (FA) and silica fume (SF) in combination with nanosilica (nS), has been proposed as a partial replacement of the cement. The principal objective of the present study is to achieve information about the effect of simultaneous incorporation of three pozzolans as partial replacement to the OPC on the fracture processes in concretes made from quaternary binders (QBC). The modern and precise non-contact measurement method (NCMM) via digital image correlation (DIC) technique was used, during the studies. In the course of experiments it was established that the substitution of OPC with three pozzolans including the nanoadditive in FA+SF+nS FA+SF+nS combination causes a clear change of brittleness and behavior during fractures in QBCs. It was found that the shape of cracks in unmodified concrete was quasi-linear. Substitution of the binder by SCMs resulted in a slight heterogeneity of the structure of the QBC, including only SF and nS, and clear heterogeneity for concretes with the FA additive. In addition, as content of FA rises throughout each of QBC series, material becomes more ductile and shows less brittle failure. It means that an increase in the FA content in the concrete mix causes a significant change in fracture process in this composite in comparison to concrete with the addition of silica modifiers only.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.440-452
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• 2021

Enhancement of durability and reduction of maintenance cost of concrete, with the implementation of various approaches, has always been a matter of concern to researchers. The integration of pozzolans as a substitute for cement into the concrete is one of the most desirable technique. Silica fume (SF) and colloidal nanosilica (CS) have received a great deal of interest from researchers with their significant performance in improving the durability of concrete. The synergistic role of the micro and nano-silica particles in improving the main characteristics of cemented materials needs to be investigated. This work aims to examine the utility of partial substitution of cement by SF and CS in binary and ternary blends in the improvement of the durability characteristics linked to resistance for electrochemical corrosion using electrical resistivity and half-cell potential analysis and chloride penetration trough rapid chloride penetration test. Furthermore, the effects of this silica mixture on the compressive strength of concrete under normal and aggressive environment have also been investigated. Based on the maximum compression strength of the concrete, the optimal cement substituent ratios have been obtained as 12% SF and 1.5% CS for binary blends. The optimal CS and SF combination mixing ratios has been obtained as 1.0% and 12% respectively for ternary blends. The ternary blends with substitution of cement by optimal percentage of CS and SF exhibited decreased rate for electrochemical corrosion. The strength and durability studies were found in consistence with the microstructural analysis signifying the beneficiary role of CS and SF in upgrading the performance of concrete.

• 한국지반신소재학회논문집
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2021

본 연구에서는 건설공사시 시멘트 사용에 따른 탄소배출 저감과 천연모래 고갈에 따른 대응방안으로 산화그래핀 및 다공성 장석을 적용하였다. 산화그래핀은 부착특성을 증가시키기 위해 (3-aminopropyl)trimethoxysilane으로 기능화 시켰으며, 이를 적용하여 표준배합 모르타르 대비 시멘트 함량을 5% 감소시킨 배합조건으로 공시체를 제작하여 압축강도를 평가하였다. 다공성 장석과 기능화된 산화그래핀이 적용된 시편과 표준배합시편의 압축강도는 각각 26MPa, 28MPa로 큰 편차를 보이지 않았으며, 지반구조물에서 요구하는 시멘트 모르타르의 압축강도를 만족하는 것으로 평가되었다. 시멘트 함량감소에도 적정강도를 유지할 수 있는 원인으로는 다공성 장석에 대표적 포졸란 성분인 SiO₂와 Al₂O₃가 다량으로 함유되어 수화과정에서 Ca(OH)₂와의 반응을 증가시켰고, 나노크기의 그래핀 표면이 수화생성물이 활발히 반응할 수 있는 반응면으로 작용하였으며, Carboxyl 작용그룹의 강력한 공유결합 특성이 수화물의 결합강도를 증가시켰기 때문에 시멘트 함량을 감소시켰음에도 적정한 압축강도가 유지되었던 것으로 판단된다.