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Eco-efficient low binder high-performance self-compacting concretes
Highlights The proposed mix design method produced SCCs with low binder contents. The use of ground fly ash led to good durability indicators. The CO2/MPa·m3 emission is among the lowest reported in the literature for HPSCCs. HPSCCs with the lowest reported binder content (365 kg/m3) were produced.
Abstract The use of high-performance concrete (HPC) is widespread as an eco-efficient building solution because it provides greater durability and, hence, a longer lifetime than conventional concrete, reducing the need for repairs and demolitions. In addition, HPCs require lower binder contents per unit of compressive strength. However, self-compacting HPCs (HPSCCs) generally require high binder contents to ensure the fresh state stability of the concretes, which could hinder the ecological advantage. Thus, this work aimed to produce HPSCCs with low binder contents. A mix design method was proposed to optimise the material proportions. A fine fly ash was used to replace Portland cement from 0 to 30%. The rheological properties of the SCCs were evaluated by the workability tests slump flow, T500, V-funnel, L-box and VSI. Compressive strength, resistance to chloride ion penetration, volume of permeable voids and capillary water absorption were determined at 28 and 91 days. Finally, the CO2 intensity (kg CO2/m3·MPa) of the mixtures produced was estimated and compared to those of HPSCCs reported in the literature. The mix design method allowed for the production of SCCs with 365 kg of binder/m3 of concrete, with slump flow of 700 ± 25 mm and stable in the fresh state (VSI of 0 or 1). The fly ash-containing concretes showed compressive strengths up to 59 MPa at 28 days (10% fly ash) and 71 MPa at 91 days (20 and 30% fly ash), with good indicators of durability: down to 403 Coulombs for RCPT and up to 41.8 kΩ·cm for surface electrical resistivity. The CO2 intensity of the concretes produced are among the lowest reported in the literature for HPSCCs (down to 4.7), together with the lowest binder content reported for this type of concrete (365 kg/m3 of concrete).
Eco-efficient low binder high-performance self-compacting concretes
Highlights The proposed mix design method produced SCCs with low binder contents. The use of ground fly ash led to good durability indicators. The CO2/MPa·m3 emission is among the lowest reported in the literature for HPSCCs. HPSCCs with the lowest reported binder content (365 kg/m3) were produced.
Abstract The use of high-performance concrete (HPC) is widespread as an eco-efficient building solution because it provides greater durability and, hence, a longer lifetime than conventional concrete, reducing the need for repairs and demolitions. In addition, HPCs require lower binder contents per unit of compressive strength. However, self-compacting HPCs (HPSCCs) generally require high binder contents to ensure the fresh state stability of the concretes, which could hinder the ecological advantage. Thus, this work aimed to produce HPSCCs with low binder contents. A mix design method was proposed to optimise the material proportions. A fine fly ash was used to replace Portland cement from 0 to 30%. The rheological properties of the SCCs were evaluated by the workability tests slump flow, T500, V-funnel, L-box and VSI. Compressive strength, resistance to chloride ion penetration, volume of permeable voids and capillary water absorption were determined at 28 and 91 days. Finally, the CO2 intensity (kg CO2/m3·MPa) of the mixtures produced was estimated and compared to those of HPSCCs reported in the literature. The mix design method allowed for the production of SCCs with 365 kg of binder/m3 of concrete, with slump flow of 700 ± 25 mm and stable in the fresh state (VSI of 0 or 1). The fly ash-containing concretes showed compressive strengths up to 59 MPa at 28 days (10% fly ash) and 71 MPa at 91 days (20 and 30% fly ash), with good indicators of durability: down to 403 Coulombs for RCPT and up to 41.8 kΩ·cm for surface electrical resistivity. The CO2 intensity of the concretes produced are among the lowest reported in the literature for HPSCCs (down to 4.7), together with the lowest binder content reported for this type of concrete (365 kg/m3 of concrete).
Eco-efficient low binder high-performance self-compacting concretes
Matos, Paulo Ricardo de (author) / Sakata, Rafael Dors (author) / Prudêncio, Luiz Roberto Jr (author)
Construction and Building Materials ; 225 ; 941-955
2019-07-20
15 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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