Title:
Evaluation of Mechanical and Durability Properties of Sulfur Concrete
Author(s):
Renata Kotynia, Radoslaw Walendziak, and Michal Lewandowski
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
326
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
118.1-118.10
Keywords:
combustion products, durability, freeze-thaw resistance, sulfur concrete, sulfur polymer, strength
DOI:
10.14359/51711101
Date:
8/10/2018
Abstract:
The paper presents research on sulfur concrete designed with the following combustion products: fly ash, slag and phospho-gypsum. The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate characteristics of sulfur concrete, including its mechanical and durability properties. It was established that mechanical characteristics of sulfur concrete will correspond with those of cement concrete used in the production of small precast members used in civil engineering, hydraulic engineering, road constructions, structures exposed to aggressive environments especially chemical industry, petroleum industry, food industry and farming. The test results confirmed low water absorption, high resistance to wear abrasion, high freeze-thaw scaling resistance (surface weathering) in a salty environment and high compressive and tensile strength of individual compositions. However, the tests results did not confirm the freeze-thaw resistance of the sulfur concrete specimens due to low freeze-thaw resistance of sulfur binders. Further research is needed to increase the freeze-thaw attack resistance of the sulfur polymer to provide the proper resistance of the final sulfur concrete products.
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Standards:
[S1] PN-EN 933-1:2012 - Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Part 1: Determination of particle size
distribution - Sieving method
[S2] PN-EN 12390-3:2011 - Testing hardened concrete - Part 3: Compressive strength of test specimens
[S3] PN-EN 196-1:2016-07 - Methods of testing cement - Part 1: Determination of strength
[S4] PN-88 B-06250 – Ordinary Concrete
[S5] PN-EN 1338:2005 - Concrete paving blocks - Requirements and test methods
[S6] PN-EN 1339:2005 - Concrete paving flags - Requirements and test methods
[S7] PN-EN 1340:2004- Concrete curb units - Requirements and test methods
[S8] PN-EN 12390-13:2013- Testing hardened concrete - Part 13: Determination of secant modulus of elasticity
in compression