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Hardening of concrete with a planned delayed ettringite formation

Lubej, S., Ivanic, A. and Radosavljevic, M. (2009) Hardening of concrete with a planned delayed ettringite formation. In: 1st International Conference on Concrete Technology, Tabriz, Iran.

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Abstract/Summary

Delayed ettringite formation (DEF) in cementitious materials is widely considered as a harmful chemical reaction that causes extensive damages in hardened concrete. However, preventative measures and possible improvements in general are not extensively studied and require further attention. In this study was presented an investigation into a type of controlled DEF in places of finely dispersed crystallisation nuclei and provide evidence that the process may improve compressive strength of cementitious materials. The Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) in hydrated concrete was achieved with the addition of fly ash and was further accelerated with the Duggan’s test. Achieved strengths and monitoring of microstructure development conducted with electronic microscopy revealed that growth of ettringite crystals in the nuclei led to harmless internal compressive stresses, expansion of hydrated concrete and overall strengthening of the concrete matrix.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Divisions:Science > School of the Built Environment
ID Code:12291
Uncontrolled Keywords:Delayed ettringite formation (DEF), concrete, hardening

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