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Investigation on the Flow and Thixotropic Properties of Alkali-Activated Concrete
Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional Portland cement, yet their rheological properties, particularly in concrete mixtures, remain largely underexplored. This study conducted rheological tests to investigate the flow properties and thixotropic behavior of alkali-activated slag (AAS) concrete with varying water-to-binder (w/b) ratios and silicate modulus (Ms). The thixotropy of AAS concrete was assessed using the thixotropic index, breakdown area, and variations in apparent viscosity under different shear rates, revealing correlations between thixotropic behaviors and rheological parameters. Mixtures with lower Ms and w/b ratios showed limited slump values and rapid structural build-up due to increased interparticle connections. As Ms increased, enhanced thixotropic behaviors were observed, attributed to the rapid formation of early hydration products. This led to a significant increase in peak torque values and a slight decrease in equilibrium torque values at various rotational speeds. In turn, AAS concrete with higher Ms demonstrated improved fluidity and workability retention after thixotropic build-up was erased. The results of this study provide valuable insights into the flow and thixotropic behaviors of fresh AAS concretes for practical applications.
Investigation on the Flow and Thixotropic Properties of Alkali-Activated Concrete
Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional Portland cement, yet their rheological properties, particularly in concrete mixtures, remain largely underexplored. This study conducted rheological tests to investigate the flow properties and thixotropic behavior of alkali-activated slag (AAS) concrete with varying water-to-binder (w/b) ratios and silicate modulus (Ms). The thixotropy of AAS concrete was assessed using the thixotropic index, breakdown area, and variations in apparent viscosity under different shear rates, revealing correlations between thixotropic behaviors and rheological parameters. Mixtures with lower Ms and w/b ratios showed limited slump values and rapid structural build-up due to increased interparticle connections. As Ms increased, enhanced thixotropic behaviors were observed, attributed to the rapid formation of early hydration products. This led to a significant increase in peak torque values and a slight decrease in equilibrium torque values at various rotational speeds. In turn, AAS concrete with higher Ms demonstrated improved fluidity and workability retention after thixotropic build-up was erased. The results of this study provide valuable insights into the flow and thixotropic behaviors of fresh AAS concretes for practical applications.
Investigation on the Flow and Thixotropic Properties of Alkali-Activated Concrete
Jian Zhang (author) / Yufei Liu (author) / Jin Zhu (author) / Jinhui Liu (author) / Yuefeng Ma (author) / Shengtian Zhai (author) / Yubo Sun (author)
2024
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