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Effect of fly ash and superabsorbent polymer on concrete carbonation

  • Hokkaido University

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Abstract

Superabsorbent polymer (SAP) is a multipurpose water-entraining agent, which is used for mitigating autogenous shrinkage in concrete, including its applications to mitigate frost damage and enhance self-healing capability. Despite its benefits, SAP also has some negative effects on concrete properties. For example, initial swelling of SAP generates SAP pores that would be a bypass allowing harmful agents to penetrate into concrete. Fly ash enhances self-healing capability of concrete but it reduces concrete alkalinity because the pozzolanic reaction consumes calcium hydrate in the concrete. This study investigates the risk of carbonation of self-healed concrete mixed with fly ash and SAP. Experimental tests were conducted in which cement mortar was cast with varying fly ash and SAP contents. A crack was induced by a mechanical load. The cracked specimens were cured in water and stored in air for 2 years. Carbonation resistance was evaluated by carbonation depth measurement and thermogravimetric/differential thermal analysis. It was found that carbonation resistivity is decreased in self-healed con- crete mixed with fly ash and SAP.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEASEC16 - Proceedings of the 16th East Asian-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction, 2019
EditorsChien Ming Wang, Sritawat Kitipornchai, Vinh Dao
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages1863-1872
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9789811580789
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event16th East Asian-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction, 2019 - Brisbane, Australia
Duration: 3 Dec 20196 Dec 2019

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Volume101
ISSN (Print)2366-2557
ISSN (Electronic)2366-2565

Conference

Conference16th East Asian-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction, 2019
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityBrisbane
Period3/12/196/12/19

Keywords

  • Carbonation
  • Durability
  • Fly ash
  • Superabsorbent polymer

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