Title:
Nano-Modified Concrete as Repair Material in Cold Weather
Author(s):
A. M. Yasien, M. T. Bassuoni, A. Abayou, and A. Ghazy
Publication:
Materials Journal
Volume:
118
Issue:
2
Appears on pages(s):
149-160
Keywords:
antifreeze admixture; cold weather; fly ash; nanosilica; repair
DOI:
10.14359/51729331
Date:
3/1/2021
Abstract:
With aging, concrete structures exhibit deterioration due to multiple reasons. Consequently, repair processes become overwhelmingly essential to extend the service life of structures. This experimental study investigated nano-modified concrete cast and cured under cyclic freezing/low temperatures, including its applicability to partial-depth repair. Seven mixtures, incorporating general-use cement, fly ash (0 to 25%), and nanosilica (0 to 4%) with a cold weather admixture system (antifreeze/accelerator) were tested. The mixtures were evaluated based on fresh, hardened, and durability properties as well as their compatibility with parent/substrate concrete. In addition, mercury intrusion porosimetry and thermogravimetric analysis were conducted to assess the evolution of microstructure under cold temperatures. The incorporation of 4% nanosilica in the cementitious binder, even with the presence of 15% fly ash, markedly enhanced the performance of concrete cast and cured under low temperatures without protection; thus, it may present a viable option for cold weather applications including repair.
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