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Freeze-thaw durability of recycled concrete containing ceramic aggregate
Abrupt temperature change (freeze-thaw cycles) is one of the most damaging actions affecting concrete, inasmuch as it induces microcracking. The formation of this crack reduces the mechanical behaviour of the material, moreover increase the penetration of aggressive substances into the concrete matrix, reducing its durability and possibly leading to structural collapse. The present study explored the durability of concrete made with aggregate containing 20-25% ceramic sanitary ware industry waste, analysing the scaled surface, exploring aggregate/paste de-bonding and measuring the mean and maximum crack widths in both the paste and at the interfacial transition zone between paste-aggregate after 56 freeze-thaw cycles. The findings showed that concrete freeze-thaw resistance rose with rising recycled aggregate content. This better performance was due to the high mechanical quality of recycled concrete and the intrinsic properties of the new aggregate. Use of this waste as a construction material would yield substantial technical, economic and environmental benefits, in particular from the perspective of sustainable development.
Freeze-thaw durability of recycled concrete containing ceramic aggregate
Abrupt temperature change (freeze-thaw cycles) is one of the most damaging actions affecting concrete, inasmuch as it induces microcracking. The formation of this crack reduces the mechanical behaviour of the material, moreover increase the penetration of aggressive substances into the concrete matrix, reducing its durability and possibly leading to structural collapse. The present study explored the durability of concrete made with aggregate containing 20-25% ceramic sanitary ware industry waste, analysing the scaled surface, exploring aggregate/paste de-bonding and measuring the mean and maximum crack widths in both the paste and at the interfacial transition zone between paste-aggregate after 56 freeze-thaw cycles. The findings showed that concrete freeze-thaw resistance rose with rising recycled aggregate content. This better performance was due to the high mechanical quality of recycled concrete and the intrinsic properties of the new aggregate. Use of this waste as a construction material would yield substantial technical, economic and environmental benefits, in particular from the perspective of sustainable development.
Freeze-thaw durability of recycled concrete containing ceramic aggregate
Medina, Cesar (author) / Sanchez de Rojas, Maria Isabel (author) / Frias, Moises (author)
Journal of Cleaner Production ; 40 ; 151-160
2013
10 Seiten, 13 Bilder, 7 Tabellen, 52 Quellen
Article (Journal)
English
Durability of Structural Recycled Aggregate Concrete Subjected to Freeze-Thaw Cycles
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