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Mitigation mechanisms of alkali silica reaction through the incorporation of colloidal nanoSiO2 in accelerated mortar bar testing
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5039-2952
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5683-0079
Abstract Alkali Silica Reactivity (ASR) is a prominent issue concerning the durability of concrete structures. To mitigate this deleterious reaction, a widely accepted practice involves replacing significant cement portions with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). Given the scarcity of high-quality SCMs, nanoSiO2 exhibits considerable promise, given its minimal dosage requirement for ASR mitigation, whether applied independently or in conjunction with other SCMs. This research investigates the efficacy and underlying mechanisms of colloidal nanoSiO2 (CNS) in accelerated mortar bar tests according to the ASTM C1260 method. The experimental methodology incorporated two distinct forms of CNSes, CNS1 and CNS2, with average particle sizes of 14 and 67 nanometers, respectively. The outcomes are subsequently compared to the ASR performance of a sample containing silica fume (SF). The results demonstrate that the CNS size is pivotal in governing the pozzolanic reaction rate. The CNS2 and SF exhibited analogous pozzolanic reactions, displaying superior effectiveness in promoting pozzolanic activity compared to the CNS1. At a 4.75% cement replacement level, the CNS2 achieved a 78% reduction in mortar expansion over the control sample. The CNS1, when utilized at 4.75% and 7% cement replacement levels, yielded expansion reductions of 38% and 43%, respectively. It was found that the inclusion of the CNS can increase the porosity of mortar and contribute to silica dissolution from the reactive aggregates. Meanwhile, the addition of CNS improved the bulk resistivity of mortar by 200%-600% and flexural strength by 25%-62% based on the replacement levels and the CNS types. Moreover, improvements in calcium hydroxide consumption and alkali binding in the ASR gel were observed during the test, indicating the underlying mechanisms for expansion mitigation. These research outcomes can accelerate the CNS utilization to mitigate the ASR in practical field applications.
Highlights Replacing PLC with 4.75% nanoSiO2 can mitigate ASR, where nanoSiO2 with 67 nm showed highest mitigation. Using nanoSiO2 showed improved bulk electric resistivity of mortar, even though water-accessible porosity was higher. Lower CH contents are found in mortars due to the presence of nanoSiO2. Using nanoSiO2 has the potential to increase silica dissolution from reactive aggregates. Expansion due to ASR gel showed dependency on the (Na+K)/Si and Ca/Si ratios of the ASR gel.
Mitigation mechanisms of alkali silica reaction through the incorporation of colloidal nanoSiO2 in accelerated mortar bar testing
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5039-2952
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5683-0079
Abstract Alkali Silica Reactivity (ASR) is a prominent issue concerning the durability of concrete structures. To mitigate this deleterious reaction, a widely accepted practice involves replacing significant cement portions with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). Given the scarcity of high-quality SCMs, nanoSiO2 exhibits considerable promise, given its minimal dosage requirement for ASR mitigation, whether applied independently or in conjunction with other SCMs. This research investigates the efficacy and underlying mechanisms of colloidal nanoSiO2 (CNS) in accelerated mortar bar tests according to the ASTM C1260 method. The experimental methodology incorporated two distinct forms of CNSes, CNS1 and CNS2, with average particle sizes of 14 and 67 nanometers, respectively. The outcomes are subsequently compared to the ASR performance of a sample containing silica fume (SF). The results demonstrate that the CNS size is pivotal in governing the pozzolanic reaction rate. The CNS2 and SF exhibited analogous pozzolanic reactions, displaying superior effectiveness in promoting pozzolanic activity compared to the CNS1. At a 4.75% cement replacement level, the CNS2 achieved a 78% reduction in mortar expansion over the control sample. The CNS1, when utilized at 4.75% and 7% cement replacement levels, yielded expansion reductions of 38% and 43%, respectively. It was found that the inclusion of the CNS can increase the porosity of mortar and contribute to silica dissolution from the reactive aggregates. Meanwhile, the addition of CNS improved the bulk resistivity of mortar by 200%-600% and flexural strength by 25%-62% based on the replacement levels and the CNS types. Moreover, improvements in calcium hydroxide consumption and alkali binding in the ASR gel were observed during the test, indicating the underlying mechanisms for expansion mitigation. These research outcomes can accelerate the CNS utilization to mitigate the ASR in practical field applications.
Highlights Replacing PLC with 4.75% nanoSiO2 can mitigate ASR, where nanoSiO2 with 67 nm showed highest mitigation. Using nanoSiO2 showed improved bulk electric resistivity of mortar, even though water-accessible porosity was higher. Lower CH contents are found in mortars due to the presence of nanoSiO2. Using nanoSiO2 has the potential to increase silica dissolution from reactive aggregates. Expansion due to ASR gel showed dependency on the (Na+K)/Si and Ca/Si ratios of the ASR gel.
Mitigation mechanisms of alkali silica reaction through the incorporation of colloidal nanoSiO2 in accelerated mortar bar testing
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5039-2952
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5683-0079
Abstract Alkali Silica Reactivity (ASR) is a prominent issue concerning the durability of concrete structures. To mitigate this deleterious reaction, a widely accepted practice involves replacing significant cement portions with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). Given the scarcity of high-quality SCMs, nanoSiO2 exhibits considerable promise, given its minimal dosage requirement for ASR mitigation, whether applied independently or in conjunction with other SCMs. This research investigates the efficacy and underlying mechanisms of colloidal nanoSiO2 (CNS) in accelerated mortar bar tests according to the ASTM C1260 method. The experimental methodology incorporated two distinct forms of CNSes, CNS1 and CNS2, with average particle sizes of 14 and 67 nanometers, respectively. The outcomes are subsequently compared to the ASR performance of a sample containing silica fume (SF). The results demonstrate that the CNS size is pivotal in governing the pozzolanic reaction rate. The CNS2 and SF exhibited analogous pozzolanic reactions, displaying superior effectiveness in promoting pozzolanic activity compared to the CNS1. At a 4.75% cement replacement level, the CNS2 achieved a 78% reduction in mortar expansion over the control sample. The CNS1, when utilized at 4.75% and 7% cement replacement levels, yielded expansion reductions of 38% and 43%, respectively. It was found that the inclusion of the CNS can increase the porosity of mortar and contribute to silica dissolution from the reactive aggregates. Meanwhile, the addition of CNS improved the bulk resistivity of mortar by 200%-600% and flexural strength by 25%-62% based on the replacement levels and the CNS types. Moreover, improvements in calcium hydroxide consumption and alkali binding in the ASR gel were observed during the test, indicating the underlying mechanisms for expansion mitigation. These research outcomes can accelerate the CNS utilization to mitigate the ASR in practical field applications.
Highlights Replacing PLC with 4.75% nanoSiO2 can mitigate ASR, where nanoSiO2 with 67 nm showed highest mitigation. Using nanoSiO2 showed improved bulk electric resistivity of mortar, even though water-accessible porosity was higher. Lower CH contents are found in mortars due to the presence of nanoSiO2. Using nanoSiO2 has the potential to increase silica dissolution from reactive aggregates. Expansion due to ASR gel showed dependency on the (Na+K)/Si and Ca/Si ratios of the ASR gel.
Mitigation mechanisms of alkali silica reaction through the incorporation of colloidal nanoSiO2 in accelerated mortar bar testing
Banik, Dip (author) / He, Rui (author) / Lu, Na (author) / Feng, Yining (author)
2024-03-12
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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