• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제44권9호
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• pp.496-501
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• 2007

The properties of the polymer-modified mortars are influenced by the polymer film, cement hydrates and the combined structure between the organic and inorganic phases. Also, this quality of polymer modified cement strongly depend on weather condition. To overcome this problem, polymer-modified cement based on rapid setting cement mortars were prepared by varying polymer/cement mass ratio (P/C) with a constant water/cement mass ratio of 0.5. The effect of polymer on the hydration of this polymer cement is studied on different curing temperature. The results showed that the polymer mortar which is modified with rapid setting cement have superior physical strength properties on independent curing temperature. In addition the PIC ratio, the compressive strength, flexural strength, tensile strength and adhesion strength of mortar is enhances and polymer-modified cement based on rapid setting cement is more beneficial to the improvement of the mortar properties in jobsite.

• Composites Research
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.84-90
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• 1999

HAC/PVA계 MDF시멘트 복합재료의 수분안정성 및 기계적 강도향상을 위하여 불용성 폴리머류(폴리우레탄, 페놀, 에폭시수지)와 탄소섬유(길이3mm)를 1-4wt% 보강하였다. 그리고 가압성형법으로 제조한 복합체의 수분침적 기간별 강도특성(수분안정성)과 계면 및 기계적 특성에 영향을 미치는 폴리머와 시멘트의 가교반응에 대하여 SEM 및 TEM 분석을 통하여 관찰하였다. HAC/PVA계 MDF 시멘트 복합체의 섬유함량에 따른 건조 굽힘강도는 섬유함량이 증가할수록 치밀화 구조가 저하되어 비례적으로 감소되었다. 또한 불용성 폴리머류를 사용한 경우에 건조 굽힘강도는 섬유함량이 증가될수록 저하되는 반면, 수분안정성은 크게 향상되었다. 에폭시 수지를 첨가한 경우에 수분안정성이 가장 우수하였으며, 섬유함량 4% 첨가의 경우에 3일 침적강도가 95%, 7일침적시 87%강도를 유지하였다. 이 점은 폴리머와 시멘트의 금속이온이 가교반응을 일으켜 섬유-메트릭스간 계면 부착강도를 크게 개선되었기 때문으로 추정된다. 반면 인장강도 특성은 모든 불용성 폴리머류 첨가 수준에서 섬유 함량이 증가할수록 비례적으로 증가되었으며, 역시 에폭시 수지 첨가의 경우에 강도특성이 가장 우수하였다. 그리고 섬유함량 4% 첨가된 경우에 있어서 인장강도는 섬유함량 0% 대비 약 30~80% 높게 나타났다.

• International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.229-238
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• 2014

Typical high-performance concrete (HPC) mixtures are characterized by low water-cementitious material ratios, high cement contents, and the incorporation of admixtures. In spite of its superior properties in the hardened state, HPC suffers from many practical difficulties such as its sensitivity to early-age cracking (which is associated with self-desiccation and autogenous shrinkage). In this context, conventional curing procedures are not sufficiently effective to address these limitations. In order to overcome this issue, two strategies,which are based on the use of internal reservoirs of water, have been recently developed.One of these strategies is based on the use of lightweight aggregates (LWA), while the other is based on the use of superabsorbent polymers (SAP). This paper studies and compares the efficiency of the LWA and SAP approaches.Moreover, some of the theoretical aspects that should be taken into account to optimize their application for internal curing of HPC are also discussed. Two fine LWA's and one SAP are studied in terms of autogenous deformation and compressive strength. Increasing the amounts of LWAor SAP can lead to a reduction of the autogenous deformation and compressive strength (especially when adding large amounts). By selecting appropriate materials and controlling their amount, size, and porosity, highly efficient internal water curing can be ensured.

• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제6권6호
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• pp.561-583
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• 2018

A variety of polycarboxylate ether (PCE)-based superplasticizers are commercially available. Their influence on the rheological retention and slump loss in respect of concrete differ considerably. Fluidity and slump loss are the cardinal features responsible for the quality of concrete. These are related to the dispersion of cement particles and the hydration process which are greatly influenced by type of polycarboxylate ether (PCE)-based superplasticizers. On the backdrop of relatively less studies in the context of rheological retention of high strength self-consolidating concrete (HS-SCC), the experimental investigations were carried out aiming at quantifying the effect of the six different PCE polymers (PCE 1-6) on the rheological retention of HS-SCC mixes containing two types of Ordinary Portland Cements (OPC) and unwashed crushed sand as the fine aggregate. The tests that were carried out included $T_{500}$, V-Funnel, yield stress and viscosity retention tests. The supplementary cementitious materials such as fly ash (FA) and micro-silica (MS) were also used in ternary blend keeping the mix paste volume and flow of concrete constant. Low water to binder ratio was used. The results reveal that not only the PCEs of different polymer groups behave differently, but even the PCEs of same polymer groups also behave differently. The study also indicates that the HS-SCC mixes containing PCE 6 and PCE 5 performed better as compared to the mixes containing PCE 1, PCE 2, PCE 3 and PCE 4 in respect of all the rheological tests. The PCE 6 is a new class of chemical admixtures known as Polyaryl Ether (PAE) developed by BASF to provide better rheological properties in even in HS-SCC mixes at low water to binder mix. In the present study, the PCE 6, is found to help not only in reduction in the plastic viscosity and yield stress, but also provide good rheological retention over the period of 180 minutes. Further, the early compressive strength properties (one day compressive strength) highly depend on the type of PCE polymer. The side chain length of PCE polymer and the fineness of the cement considerably affect the early strength gain.

• 한국건축시공학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.23-34
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• 2022

본 연구의 목적은 RC 구조물의 균열 보수용 폴리머 시멘트 복합체의 접착성능을 평가하기 위함이다. 폴리머 시멘트 복합체는 시멘트, 폴리머와 실리카흄으로 제조하였으며, 점도가 700mPa·s 이하가 되도록 물시멘트비와 AE 감수제의 혼입량을 조정하였다. 연구결과, Type-A 인장접착강도는 폴리머계 마감 재료의 접착기준인 1.0MPa을 상회하였으며, 폴리머 종류에 따라 SAE, EVA, SBR 순으로 높은 인장접착강도를 나타냈다. 또한 Type-B의 인장접착강도는 Type-A에 비해 최대 1/4.5의 낮은 강도를 나타냈으나 실리카흄의 혼입에 따른 상당한 강도개선 효과를 보였다. RC 구조물의 균열 보수에 필요한 점도와 접착성능을 위해 EVA와 SAE의 폴리머 시멘트비 80%~100% 범위에서 일정량의 실리카 흄을 혼입하는 조건을 최적배합설계로 제안할 수 있었다.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.489-501
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• 2024

Geopolymers are part of a class of materials characterized by properties combining polymers, ceramics, and cement. These include exceptionally high thermal and chemical stability, excellent mechanical strength and durability in aggressive environments. This work deals with the synthesis, characterization, and sustainability evaluation of GP_GBFS-MK geopolymers by alkaline activation of a granulated blast furnace slag-metakaolin mixture. In the first step, elemental and oxide analyses by XRF and EDS showed that the main constituents of GP_GBFS-MK geopolymers are silicon, sodium, and aluminium oxides. The structural analyses by XRD and FTIR confirmed that the geopolymerization for GP_GBFS-MK geopolymers did occur, accompanied by the formation of disordered networks from the blends and a modification to the microstructure by the geopolymerization process. Similarly, the microstructural study made by SEM showed that the GP_GBFS-MK geopolymers are constituted by aluminosilicates in the form of dense clusters on which are adsorbed particles of unreacted GBFS in the form of spheroids and white residues of the alkaline activating solution. In addition, the study of the sustainability evaluation of GP_GBFS-MK geopolymers showed that the water absorption of geopolymeric materials is lower than that of OPC cement. As for the elevated temperature resistance, the analyses indicated an excellent elevated temperature resistance of GP_GBFS-MK. In the same way, the study of the resistance to chemical aggressions showed that the GP_GBFS-MK geopolymeric materials are unattackable, contrary to the OPC cement-based materials which are strongly altered.