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Influence of serpentinite aggregate on the microstructure and durability of radiation shielding concrete
Highlights The thickness of ITZ around serpentine aggregate is 40–60 µm wider. The Dnssm and Kc of concrete is linearly increasing with an increase of serpentine aggregate. The serpentine aggregate increase volume of capillary pores < 300 nm in concrete.
Abstract Concrete mix design for radiation shielding is mainly based on selection of aggregate materials of specified elemental composition. Serpentinite aggregate could be a desirable component of concrete for mixed-radiation attenuation and for high temperatures, however its durability performance needs further attention. The objective of the study is to reveal the influence of serpentinite aggregate on the microstructure and transport properties of baryte-serpentinite concrete. Mix design was developed for low-heat Portland cement and slag cement by using a combination of serpentinite aggregate and baryte aggregate. The compressive strength, chloride migration coefficient, carbonation resistance were experimentally investigated. The durability tests were compared with open porosity, mercury intrusion porosimetry measurement and examination of thin section of concrete by optical microscope. The results revealed increased porosity of contact zone of serpentinite aggregate with cement matrix. Open and capillary porosity of concrete was found to increase with increase of serpentinite aggregate content. Consequently, an increase of the chloride migration coefficient up to 2.5 times, the rate of carbonation up to 4 times were observed.
Influence of serpentinite aggregate on the microstructure and durability of radiation shielding concrete
Highlights The thickness of ITZ around serpentine aggregate is 40–60 µm wider. The Dnssm and Kc of concrete is linearly increasing with an increase of serpentine aggregate. The serpentine aggregate increase volume of capillary pores < 300 nm in concrete.
Abstract Concrete mix design for radiation shielding is mainly based on selection of aggregate materials of specified elemental composition. Serpentinite aggregate could be a desirable component of concrete for mixed-radiation attenuation and for high temperatures, however its durability performance needs further attention. The objective of the study is to reveal the influence of serpentinite aggregate on the microstructure and transport properties of baryte-serpentinite concrete. Mix design was developed for low-heat Portland cement and slag cement by using a combination of serpentinite aggregate and baryte aggregate. The compressive strength, chloride migration coefficient, carbonation resistance were experimentally investigated. The durability tests were compared with open porosity, mercury intrusion porosimetry measurement and examination of thin section of concrete by optical microscope. The results revealed increased porosity of contact zone of serpentinite aggregate with cement matrix. Open and capillary porosity of concrete was found to increase with increase of serpentinite aggregate content. Consequently, an increase of the chloride migration coefficient up to 2.5 times, the rate of carbonation up to 4 times were observed.
Influence of serpentinite aggregate on the microstructure and durability of radiation shielding concrete
Dąbrowski, Mariusz (author) / Jóźwiak-Niedźwiedzka, Daria (author) / Bogusz, Karolina (author) / Glinicki, Michał A. (author)
2022-04-13
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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