Abstract:This work aims to study the effect of Ca(C 18 H 35 O 2 ) 2 (calcium stearate) on the properties of concrete by using Portland composite cement (PCC) and fly ash as binders. The calcium stearate content used in the concrete here consists of 0, 1, 5, and 10 kg per m 3 of concrete volume, or alternatively, 0 to 2.85% by the weight of cement. We have performed several tests for each of the contents, namely, compressive strength, water absorption, chloride ion infiltration, and accelerated corrosion tests. Accordin… Show more
“…This shows that the mix proportion designed has fulfilled the 20 MPa concrete compressive strength plan. It is worth noting here that the effect of calcium stearate on compressive strength of self-compacting concrete (SCC) has been studied in [21]. The result showed that the compressive strength of SCC at grade 20 MPa decreased around 7.5% due to the addition of calcium stearate 5 kg/m 3 of concrete.…”
Section: Compressive Strengthmentioning
confidence: 96%
“…As a result, the capillaries in concrete will go down due to evaporation of free water in fresh concrete. Other comprehensive researches conducted by Maryoto et al [19][20][21] have also found that the use of calcium stearate in concrete reduces compressive strength, corrosion attacks, chloride ion infiltration, and water absorption. The reduction of corrosion attacks can also be avoided by applying an inhibitor in the reinforced concrete [22].…”
This work investigates the effect of calcium stearate (Ca(C18H35O2)2) on concrete shrinkage behaviors by using experimental testing. The test specimens are cubes with each dimension given as 100 × 100 × 285 mm for shrinkage tests and cylinders with 150 mm diameter and 300 mm height for compressive strength tests. The calcium stearate with fractions of 0, 0.1, 0.2, and 0.3% from the weight of cement are used in the tests. The results showed that the shrinkage occurred in amounts of 0.079, 0.062, 0.065, and 0.060 mm for the specimens containing calcium stearate of 0, 0.1, 0.2, and 0.3%, respectively. Moreover, we also perform shrinkage modelling to explore a possibility to incorporate the calcium stearate fraction into the standard concrete shrinkage model. There are three well-known shrinkage models used here, i.e., the Sakata, the Japan Standard and the Bazant-Baweja models, where only the latter one is capable to capture our experimental results very well for different fractions of calcium stearate.
“…This shows that the mix proportion designed has fulfilled the 20 MPa concrete compressive strength plan. It is worth noting here that the effect of calcium stearate on compressive strength of self-compacting concrete (SCC) has been studied in [21]. The result showed that the compressive strength of SCC at grade 20 MPa decreased around 7.5% due to the addition of calcium stearate 5 kg/m 3 of concrete.…”
Section: Compressive Strengthmentioning
confidence: 96%
“…As a result, the capillaries in concrete will go down due to evaporation of free water in fresh concrete. Other comprehensive researches conducted by Maryoto et al [19][20][21] have also found that the use of calcium stearate in concrete reduces compressive strength, corrosion attacks, chloride ion infiltration, and water absorption. The reduction of corrosion attacks can also be avoided by applying an inhibitor in the reinforced concrete [22].…”
This work investigates the effect of calcium stearate (Ca(C18H35O2)2) on concrete shrinkage behaviors by using experimental testing. The test specimens are cubes with each dimension given as 100 × 100 × 285 mm for shrinkage tests and cylinders with 150 mm diameter and 300 mm height for compressive strength tests. The calcium stearate with fractions of 0, 0.1, 0.2, and 0.3% from the weight of cement are used in the tests. The results showed that the shrinkage occurred in amounts of 0.079, 0.062, 0.065, and 0.060 mm for the specimens containing calcium stearate of 0, 0.1, 0.2, and 0.3%, respectively. Moreover, we also perform shrinkage modelling to explore a possibility to incorporate the calcium stearate fraction into the standard concrete shrinkage model. There are three well-known shrinkage models used here, i.e., the Sakata, the Japan Standard and the Bazant-Baweja models, where only the latter one is capable to capture our experimental results very well for different fractions of calcium stearate.
“…), acting on the reaction of oxygen on the surface of steel, or mixed inhibitors (such as materials with hydrophobic groups coupled with polar groups, organic polymers, etc. ), acting through adsorption on the steel surface and creating a protective film. ,, …”
Section: Factors Affecting the Properties Of Gpsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…), acting through adsorption on the steel surface and creating a protective film. 79,280,281 Finally, the addition of fiber reinforcement is another viable approach to enhance the durability of cementitious systems against chemical attack, particularly after (micro)cracking, as such fibers may stitch microcracks together, minimizing the volume of continuous voids and thus leading to a reduced loss of seal integrity when cracking does occur. 33,54,56,272,276,277 In addition to their promising features as the main isolation materials, GPs have also demonstrated desirable characteristics when they are used as coating materials to protect OPC against corrosion.…”
Wellbores used in underground production and storage activities, including carbon capture and storage (CCS), are typically sealed using sealants based on Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). However, leakage along these seals or through them during CCS operations can pose a significant threat to long-term storage integrity. In this review paper, we explore the potential of geopolymer (GP) systems as alternative sealants in wells exposed to CO 2 during CCS. First, we discuss how key parameters control the mechanical properties, permeability, and chemical durability of GPs based on different starting materials as well as their optimum values. These parameters include the chemical and mineralogical composition, particle size, and particle shape of the precursor materials; the composition of the hardener; the chemistry of the full system (particularly the Si/Al, Si/(Na+K), Si/Ca, Si/Mg, and Si/Fe ratios); the water content of the mix; and the conditions under which curing occurs. Next, we review existing knowledge on the use of GPs as wellbore sealants to identify key knowledge gaps and challenges and the research needed to address these challenges. Our review shows the great potential of GPs as alternative wellbore sealant materials in CCS (as well as other applications) due to their high corrosion durability, low matrix permeability, and good mechanical properties. However, important challenges are identified that require further research, such as mix optimization, taking into account curing and exposure conditions and available starting materials; the development of optimalization workflows, along with building larger data sets on how the identified parameters affect GP properties, can streamline this optimization for future applications.
“…[20][21][22][23] However, stearic acid of high hydrophobicity and high surface tension is notoriously difficult to evenly spread in concrete, resulting that stearic acid-modified concrete frequently experiences a significant reduction in its mechanical qualities as well as challenges in reaching the desired level of hydrophobicity. 24 The emulsification of stearic acid is a very effective solution to the issue of the inadequate dispersion in cement. 25,26 Wang et al added a low-cost aqueous stearic acid emulsion (SAE) of commercial grade to cement mortar (CM).…”
Safe building structures cannot be achieved without reliable waterproofing engineering. To address the susceptibility of concrete materials to water leakage, a low‐viscosity stearic acid emulsion has been developed as a waterproofing agent for mortar. By introducing lauric acid, the formation of stearic acid crystals in water could be effectively prevented, resulting in a stearic acid emulsion with a viscosity of only 24 mPa·s. It is found that the best overall performance was achieved when the ratio (R) of lauric acid to stearic acid was 2/3. This emulsion has the least effect on mortar fluidity and setting time. The as‐prepared modified mortar possessed the highest compressive strength (127% of the blank) and the lowest water absorption at 48 h (37% of the blank). X‐ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), energy‐dispersive x‐ray spectroscopy (EDS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS) particle size analysis, and water contact angle measurements were used to investigate the mechanism of stearic acid emulsion's modification. It is determined that the stearic acid emulsions successfully modified the internal and external hydrophobicity of the mortar by chemical action with calcium hydroxide.
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