Enhancing the Microstructure and Sustainability of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Using Ultrafine Calcium Carbonate and High-Volume Fly Ash under Different Curing Regimes

Azmee, Norzaireen Mohd; Abbas, Yassir M.; Shafiq, Nasir; Fares, Galal; Osman, Montasir; Khan, M. Iqbal

doi:10.3390/su13073900

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“…For that reason, the effective combination of FA and SF as a partial replacement for cement and an enhancer for strength and durability becomes a common practice [27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35]. The ternary combination of SF (10%) with FA increases its compressive strength compared to the reference binary with FA by about 145% [30].…”

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Enhancing Cementitious Concrete Durability and Mechanical Properties through Silica Fume and Micro-Quartz

Khan,

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Fares

2023

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The existing body of literature has witnessed extensive research efforts dedicated to exploring the impact of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) possessing pozzolanic characteristics on concrete. Nevertheless, the holistic concept of micro-scale fillers has frequently been a subject that remains insufficiently explored. This study endeavors to formulate binary cementitious systems that incorporate silica fume (SF) and micro-quartz filler (MQF) to enhance the durability and mechanical properties of cementitious concrete. We systematically investigate the effects of varying replacement levels of SF and MQF, alongside changes in the water-to-binder (w/b) ratio. With w/b ratios spanning 0.25 to 0.40, we explored replacement levels of 8, 10, and 12% (wt.) for SF, and 5, 8, 10, 15, 25, and 35% (wt.) for MQF. The findings revealed a consistent decrease in porosity and permeability as the replacement levels increase. Notably, a marked increase in compressive strength is observed with SF replacement, reaching its peak at an 8% MQF replacement level. Even as MQF replaces 15% of SF, concrete mixtures with 12% SF consistently exhibit superior strength. Importantly, MQF’s ultrafine particle size mirrors SF’s impact on enhancing compressive strength, porosity reduction, and permeability, despite its high crystalline structure. The study employs an analysis of variance (ANOVA) to rigorously assess the influence of each variable on the studied responses.

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“…This material is classified as Type I in ASTM C150 [32]. The properties of Ordinary Portland Cement were investigated by Azmee et al [33] and many others. The chemical properties of the local Portland Cement used in this study are given in Table 3.…”

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The Combined Effect of Calcium Chloride and Cement on Expansive Soil Materials

2023

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In this study, the chemical stabilization of moderately to highly plastic expansive soil using calcium chloride with added cement is introduced as an effective alternative to the conventional approaches using a single additive such as lime, cement, or a by-product of industrial processes. Using only calcium chloride may lead to its leaching or dissolution over time, leaving a collapsing skeleton with weak bonds. The chemical effect produced by additives is dependent on the constituents of the stabilized soil and the curing period considered. Herein, calcium chloride concentrations of 2%, 4%, and 8% with the addition of 2% cement by dry weight of the soil were considered. The main objective of this study is to investigate the addition of a low amount of cement as a binder to improve the strength and durability of a chemically treated expansive soil. The engineering properties were investigated at 3 curing times: 3 days, 7 days, and 28 days. A laboratory investigation was carried out to investigate the effect of the addition of calcium chloride with cement on the swell potential, swell pressure, compression index, suction, and unconfined compressive strength. Scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDX) testing was conducted. The X-ray diffraction patterns were recorded to observe the mineralogy of the material. The results confirmed that calcium chloride with cement is very effective for stabilizing the expansive soil. A reduction in the swell potential by 8% and 25% and a reduction in swelling pressure by 28% and 37.4% were observed for 4% and 8% calcium chloride with cement addition. The compression index decreased with the increase in the calcium chloride content.

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“…Such additions of eco-friendly materials contributed clearly to enhancing the environment and specifications of concrete. Azmee et al [42] prepared UHPC for the requirements of many construction applications and indicated that UHPC needed a high cement content. Accordingly, they studied the process of lowering the cement content in the UHPC using fly ash and ultrafine CaCO 3 .…”

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Development and Performance Evaluation of UHPC and HPC Using Eco-Friendly Additions as Substitute Cementitious Materials with Low Cost

2023

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Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) and high-performance concrete (HPC) are widely used in construction engineering applications. The quality and economy of this type of concrete are the main challenges in real construction systems due to their expensive cost. In the present investigation, the performances of UHPC and HPC were improved using eco-friendly additives from natural sources or industrial wastes. Accordingly, different kinds of concrete mixtures were prepared with the addition of various eco-friendly materials, such as metakaolin (10, 15, and 20%), silica fume (2.5, 5, 10, and 15%), cement kiln dust (CKD) (0, 5, and 10%), and 1 vol.% of steel and polypropylene fibers. All of these materials were subjected to efficient treatment and purification processes. The results indicated that the prepared UHPC was characterized by high compression and flexural strengths. The prepared UHPC (sample CR-2) with metakaolin (10%), CKD (10%), and 1 vol.% of steel fibers provided the highest compressive strength of 135 MPa at 28 days. Moreover, the results showed that reducing the cement amounts to 750, 500, and 250 kg/m3 provided concrete with efficient structural requirements and specifications and can be characterized as UHPC and HPC. Also, the mixture (sample CM15) with a metakaolin addition of 15%, CKD of 100 kg/m3, and 1 vol.% of steel fibers showed the highest flexural strength of 19.14 MPa at 28 d. Moreover, the highest splitting tensile strength of the prepared UHPC cylinders was 9.6 MPa at 28 d for the MSS1000 sample, which consisted of 15% metakaolin, a cement content of 1000 kg/m3, silica fume of 10%, and steel fibers of 1% vol. The prepared UHPC mixtures will reduce the amount of consumed cement and the production cost, with a high performance in comparison to classical concrete. Finally, it was clear that the prepared UHPC and HPC concrete with green additions can serve efficiently in specific construction applications, with high performance, economic feasibility, and safe environmental impacts.

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Enhancing the Microstructure and Sustainability of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Using Ultrafine Calcium Carbonate and High-Volume Fly Ash under Different Curing Regimes

Cited by 11 publications

References 32 publications

Enhancing Cementitious Concrete Durability and Mechanical Properties through Silica Fume and Micro-Quartz

Enhancing Cementitious Concrete Durability and Mechanical Properties through Silica Fume and Micro-Quartz

The Combined Effect of Calcium Chloride and Cement on Expansive Soil Materials

Development and Performance Evaluation of UHPC and HPC Using Eco-Friendly Additions as Substitute Cementitious Materials with Low Cost

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