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Dachtar, John. "Calcium sulfoaluminate cement as binder for structural concrete." Thesis, University of Sheffield, 2004. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/10270/.
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The use of calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement as a concrete material can save energy by 25% .and reduce CO2 emissions by 40%. The potential of using ggbs, pfa, bottom ash, pyrite ash and other by-product and waste materials to produce the CSA cement can result in further environmental benefits. The research undertaken in this investigation aimed to explore the potential of CSA cement as the main binding material for structural grade concrete, identify the limitation of this material in this context and suggest possible applications for the resulting concrete. The experimental study covered a number of variables, anhydrite content, OPC and lime Inclusion, water/cement ratio and curing regimes. The investigation encompassed the preparation of CSA cement in the laboratory and the use of a commercially produced CSA. The systems investigated included paste specimens prepared with laboratory produced CSA and commercially manufactured CSA and concrete specimens prepared with the commercially manufactured CSA cement. The investigation in paste included hydration product identification using X-ray diffractometry and scanning electron microscopy, expansion and compressive strength development. Setting time of CSA cement paste was determined using samples made with the commercially manufactured CSA cement. The properties of fresh and hardened concrete investigated were setting time, workability using both slump test and Tattersall's two-point test, expansion, compressive strength, indirect tensile strength, flexural strength, oxygen permeability, water absorption and rapid chloride permeability. The research carried out in this investigation on CSA cement paste established that ettringite was the main product of hydration. The hydration reaction occurred at a fast rate, with hydration being almost complete within a week after casting. Formation of ettringite as a result of CSA and anhydrite hydration did not cause expansion but in the presence of calcium hydroxide in the system, resulted in expansion. In systems where expansion was evident after long-term water storage, it is suggested that this had resulted from the ettringite imbibing water and expanding. This expansion was found to be controlled by the presence of internal constraints, such as unhydrous particles or aggregates (in the case of concrete). The use of low water/cement ratio and the resulting low water absorption can further reduce such expansion. Concrete workability was improved in CSA cement and anhydrite systems over that of control OPC concrete resulting in lower water demand. The use of OPC as cement replacement in CSA concrete adversely affected the workability and accelerated the initial setting time. The compressive and flexural strength of concrete made with CSA cement and anhydrite were considerably superior to those of control OPC concrete but, in general, were comparable with respect to their indirect tensile strengths. However, compressive strength was found to degrade by 10-20% with prolonged water storage and the OPC, as cement replacement, did not contribute significantly to strength. The need for water for CSA cement hydration was generally higher than the mixing water required for workability. As a consequence, CSA concrete is expected to have lower capillary porosity than OPC concrete. This fact was manifested in the lower water absorption value found for CSA concrete. High oxygen permeability found for CSA and the inconclusive results of the rapid chloride permeability test suggest that further research into the durability performance and durability related properties is required. The high early-age flexural strength of CSA concrete is an advantage in rigid pavements and pre-stressed concrete. The low pH of CSA concrete is another advantaged when glass or vegetal fibres are used. The concrete, however, needs to be of low permeability to safeguard against steel corrosion.
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Kirca, Onder. "Temperature Effect On Calcium Aluminate Cement Based Composite Binders." Phd thesis, METU, 2006. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12607454/index.pdf.
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In calcium aluminate cement (CAC) systems the hydration process is different than portland cement (PC) systems. The hydration products of CAC are subjected to conversion depending on temperature, moisture, water-cement ratio, cement content, etc. Consequently, strength of CAC system can be seriously reduced. However, presence of other inorganic binders or additives may alter the hydration process and improve various properties of CAC based composites.
The objective of this study is to investigate the temperature effect on the behaviour of CAC based composite binders. Throughout this research, several combinations of CAC-PC, CAC-gypsum, CAC-lime, CAC-ground granulated blast furnace slag (CAC-GGBFS) were studied. These CAC based composite binders were subjected to seven different curing regimes and their strength developments were investigated up to 210 days. In addition, the mechanism of strength development was examined by XRD analyses performed at 28 and 210 days. Finally, some empirical relationships between strength-time-curing temperatures were formulated.
Experimental results revealed that the increase in ambient temperature resulted in an increase in the rate of conversion, thereby causing drastic strength reduction, particularly in pure CAC mix. It has been observed that inclusion of small amount of PC, lime, and gypsum in CAC did not induce conversion-free CAC binary systems, rather they resulted in faster conversion by enabling rapid formation of stable C3AH6 instead of metastable, high strength inducing CAH10 and C2AH8. On the other hand, in CAC-GGBFS mixes, the formation of stable straetlingite (C2ASH8) instead of calcium aluminate hydrates hindered the conversion reactions. Therefore, CAC-GGBFS mixes, where GGBFS ratio was over 40%, did not exhibit strength loss due to conversion reactions that occurred in pure CAC systems.
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Yousuf, Saif. "Structural Low Cement Content (LCC) Concrete: An Eco-friendly Alternative for Construction Industry." Thesis, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/37590.
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Pressure is mounting in the construction industry to adopt more environmentally sustainable methods to reduce CO2 emissions. Portland cement (PC) often constitutes to more than two-thirds of the embodied energy of concrete, and its production generates 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. One efficient strategy to reduce the cement content without sacrificing performance is the use of particle packing models (PPM) to mix- proportion concrete mixtures with low cement content, the so-called low cement content (LCC) concrete. If on the one hand LCC was seen to be an effective sustainable alternative to the construction industry, its mechanical behaviour, durability and long-term performance are still under debate and thus further research is needed in the area. In this project, continuous PPM theories were used to mix- design structural concrete mixes presenting distinct mechanical properties (i.e. 25 & 35 MPa) and cement contents. Their performance was evaluated in the fresh and hardened states, and gaps, recommendations, and further needs were highlighted. Results show that the use of PPM enables the development of LCC systems, showing impressive hardened state performance (i.e. higher compressive strength and modulus of elasticity and lower electrical resistivity) and low carbon footprint. However, challenges in the fresh state were faced, which may be potentially solved with the use of chemical admixtures, fillers and/or supplementary cementing materials (SCMs).
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Andrade, Josà Roberto Moreira de. "The effect of modification asphalt binder with a phenolic rein: cardanol-formaldehyde." Universidade Federal do CearÃ, 2013. http://www.teses.ufc.br/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=16820.
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CoordenaÃÃo de AperfeÃoamento de Pessoal de NÃvel SuperiorThe asphalt from petroleum refineries, when presents proper consistency to pavement, is denominated asphaltic binder or petroleum asphaltic cement (PAC). The petroleum asphaltic binders are materials constituted by complex mixtures of high-molecular-weight hydrocarbons. Their main components are carbon, hydrogen, but also contain other elements like oxygen, sulphur and some metals. They are obtained from the natural evaporation of deposits located on the earth surface (natural asphalt), or by distillation in industrial units specially designed for this. The asphaltic binders produced by petroleum refining resist satisfactorily in most situations to which pavements are submitted. Nevertheless, over the past years, the highways with a high volume of traffic have had to support an increasing daily average of vehicles, heavier trucks, and also increases in axle weight and in tire pressure. These roads require, thus, asphaltic coatings with better performance and more modern constructive techniques. In view of this, this research has as its goal to study the effects resulting from the modification of the petroleum asphaltic cement (PAC) by the addiction of a resin of the type phenol-formaldehyde â obtained from cardanol â to analysis of the feasibility of this additive in asphalts. Through this study, it was found that the additive enabled an increase in the module (G*) and a lowering of the phase angle (δ) that resulted in a better performance of the asphaltic binder in terms of permanent deformation if compared to the pure PAC. It was also observed a reduction of approximately 12ÂC in the temperature of compaction and machining of the mixture in relation to the pure binder, what makes possible the use of the resin as additive in asphaltic binders.
O asfalto obtido das refinarias de petrÃleo, quando apresenta consistÃncia adequada à pavimentaÃÃo, à denominado de ligante asfÃltico ou cimento asfÃltico de petrÃleo (CAP). Os ligantes asfÃlticos de petrÃleo sÃo materiais constituÃdos por misturas complexas de hidrocarbonetos de elevada massa molar, cujos componentes principais sÃo o carbono e o hidrogÃnio, contendo tambÃm outros elementos como o oxigÃnio, enxofre e alguns metais. SÃo obtidos por evaporaÃÃo natural de depÃsitos localizados na superfÃcie da terra (asfaltos naturais), ou por destilaÃÃo em unidades industriais especialmente projetadas. Os ligantes asfÃlticos produzidos pelo refino do petrÃleo atendem satisfatoriamente à maioria das situaÃÃes Ãs quais os pavimentos sÃo submetidos. Contudo, nos Ãltimos anos, as rodovias de alto volume de trÃfego apresentam aumento no VMD (nÃmero de veÃculos mÃdio diÃrio), maior peso nos caminhÃes, aumento da carga por eixo e aumento da pressÃo dos pneus, requerendo revestimentos asfÃlticos que apresentem melhor desempenho e tÃcnicas construtivas mais modernas. Em vista disso, este trabalho tem como objetivo estudar os efeitos resultantes da modificaÃÃo do cimento asfÃltico de petrÃleo (CAP) por adiÃÃo de uma resina do tipo fenol-formaldeÃdo â obtida a partir do cardanol â para anÃlise da viabilidade do uso deste aditivo em asfaltos. Por meio deste estudo verificou-se que o aditivo possibilitou um aumento no mÃdulo complexo (G*) e um abaixamento do Ãngulo de fase (δ) o que fez com que o ligante asfÃtico obtivesse um melhor desempenho em relaÃÃo a deformaÃÃo permanente comparado ao CAP puro. Verificou-se, tambÃm, uma reduÃÃo de aproximadamente 12 ÂC na temperatura de compactaÃÃo e usinagem da mistura em relaÃÃo ao ligante puro, o que torna viÃvel a utilizaÃÃo da resina como aditivo em ligantes asfÃlticos.
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Dolores, Gonzalo Mármol de los. "Low-alkalinity matrix composites based on magnesium oxide cement reinforced with cellulose fibres." Universidade de São Paulo, 2017. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/74/74133/tde-17082017-113846/.
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A lower-alkalinity cement based on MgO and SiO2 blends is analysed to develop clinker-free Fibre Reinforced Cementitious Composites (FRCC) with cellulosic fibres in order to solve the durability problems of this type of fibres when used in FRCC with Portland cement. Hydration evolution from 7 to 28 days of different MgO-SiO2 formulations is assessed. The main hydration products are Mg(OH)2 and M-S-H gels for all the formulations studied regardless of age. Hardened pastes are obtained with pH values < 11 and good mechanical properties compared to conventional Portland cement. 60% MgO-40% SiO2 system is chosen as optimal for the development FRCC since is the most mechanical resistant and is less alkaline compared with 70% MgO-30% SiO2. FRCC based on magnesium oxide and silica (MgO-SiO2) cement with cellulose fibres are produced to study the durability of lignocellulosic fibres in a lower pH environment than the ordinary Portland cement (PC). Flexural performance and physical tests (apparent porosity, bulk density and water absorption) of samples at 28 days and after 200 accelerated ageing cycles (aac) are compared. Two types of vegetable fibres are utilised: eucalyptus and pine pulps. MgO-SiO2 cement preserves cellulosic fibres integrity after ageing, so composites made out of MgO-SiO2 exhibit significant higher performance after 200 cycles of accelerated ageing than Portland cement composites. High CO2 concentration environment is evaluated as a curing treatment in order to optimise MgO- SiO2 matrices in FRCC. Samples are cured under two different conditions: 1) steam water curing at 55°C and 2) a complementary high CO2 concentration (20% by volume). In carbonated samples, Mg(OH)2 content is clearly lowered while new crystals of hydromagnesite [Mg5 (CO3)4⋅(OH) 2⋅4H2O] are produced. After carbonation, M-S-H gel content is also reduced, suggesting that this phase is also carbonated. Carbonation affects positively to the composite mechanical strength and physical properties with no deleterious effects after ageing since it increases matrix rigidity. The addition of sepiolite in FRCC is studied as a possible additive constituent of the binding matrix. Small cement replacement (1 and 2% wt.) by sepiolite is introduced and studied in hardened cement pastes and, later, in FRCC systems. When used only in cement pastes, it improves Dynamic Modulus of Elasticity over time. Bending tests prove the outcome of this additive on the mechanical performance of the composite: it improves composite homogeneity. Ageing effects are reported after embedding sisal fibres in MgO-SiO2 and PC systems and submitting them to different ageing conditions. This comparative study of fibre degradation applied in different cementitious matrices reveals the real compatibility of lignocellulosic fibres and Mg-based cements. Sisal fibres, even after accelerated ageing, do neither suffer a significant reduction in cellulose content nor in cellulose crystallinity and crystallite size, when exposed to MgO-SiO2 cement. Fibre integrity is preserved and no deposition of cement phases is produced in MgO-SiO2 environment.Um cimento de baixa alcalinidade à base de blendas de MgO e SiO2 é analisado para o desenvolvimento de Compósitos Cimentícios Reforçados com Fibras (CCRF) celulósicas sem clínquer para resolver os problemas de durabilidade de este tipo de fibras quando são usadas em CCRF com cimento Portland. A evolução da hidratação, desde 7 aos 28 dias, das diferentes formulações é avaliada. Os principais produtos hidratados são o Mg(OH)2 e o gel M-S-H para todas as formulações independentemente da idade estudada. As pastas endurecidas apresentam valores de pH < 11 e bom desempenho mecânico comparado com o cimento Portland convencional. O sistema 60% MgO-40% SiO2 é escolhido como a formulação ótima para o desenvolvimento de CCRF já que é a mais resistente e menos alcalina comparada com 70% MgO-30% SiO2. CCRF com cimento à base de óxido de magnésio e sílica (MgO-SiO2) e fibras celulósicas são produzidos para a análise da durabilidade das fibras lignocelulósicas em ambientes com valores de pH mais baixos comparados com o cimento Portland (PC). O desempenho mecânico a flexão e os ensaios físicos (porosidade aparente, densidade aparente e absorção de água) são comparados aos 28 dias e após de 200 ciclos de envelhecimento acelerado. O cimento à base de MgO-SiO2 preserva a integridade das fibras após o envelhecimento. Os compósitos produzidos com este cimento exibem melhores propriedades após 200 ciclos de envelhecimento acelerado que os compósitos produzidos com cimento Portland. Ambientes com alta concentração de CO2 são avaliados como tratamento de cura para otimizar as matrizes MgO- SiO2 nos CCRF. As amostras são curadas sob 2 condições diferençadas: 1) cura com vapor de água a 55oC e 2) cura com alta concentração de CO2 (20% do volume). As amostras carbonatadas apresentam teores reduzidos de Mg(OH)2 enquanto é produzida uma nova fase cristalina: hidromagnesita [Mg5 (CO3)4⋅(OH) 2⋅4H2O]. Após a carbonatação, o conteúdo de gel M-S-H é reduzido também, indicando uma carbonatação desta fase. A carbonatação aumenta a rigidez da matriz o que influi positivamente no desempenho mecânico e as propriedades físicas dos compósitos sem efeitos prejudiciais ao longo prazo. A adição de sepiolita em CCRF é estudada como possível adição na composição da matriz aglomerante. Baixos teores (1 e 2% em massa) de cimento são substituídos por sepiolita para o estudo das pastas de cimento hidratado e, posteriormente, dos compósitos. O Módulo Elástico Dinâmico das pastas é incrementado com o tempo pela adição de sepiolita. Os ensaios a flexão demostram que a adição de sepiolita melhora a homogeneidade dos compósitos. Reportam-se os efeitos das fibras de sisal após da exposição a sistemas MgO-SiO2 e PC e submetidas a diferentes condições de envelhecimento. Este estudo comparativo da degradação das fibras expostas a diferentes matrizes cimentícias mostra a compatibilidade das fibras lignocelulósicas com os cimentos à base de Mg. As fibras de sisal, inclusive após o envelhecimento acelerado, não apresentam nem redução significativa no conteúdo de celulose nem na cristalinidade da celulose assim como do tamanho de cristalito, quando expostas a cimentos MgO-SiO2.
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Eid, Mohd Nabil. "Proposal of a Mix Design Method for Low Cement Fiber Reinforced Concrete." Thesis, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/40586.
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Concrete, the second most used material in the world, presents great performance and economic benefits. Yet, it is often characterized by a brittle behaviour, low tensile strength, and toughness. Fibers are usually added to concrete to counteract its brittle behaviour, increasing ductility and toughness, controlling crack propagation and delaying concrete failure. However, their addition significantly worsens the fresh state performance of the material. To improve fresh state of the so-called Fiber Reinforced Concrete (FRC), conventional mix-design methods recommend the use of high paste content, which results in a significant increase of Portland cement (PC) content and raises the carbon footprint of the material. The latter is responsible for 8% of the global annual carbon dioxide (CO2) anthropogenic emissions. Given the current worldwide concerns on global warming, the construction industry is in a need to lessen the demand, and thus production of PC. Recent studies have been focusing on the use of advanced mix-design techniques (i.e. particle packing models- PPMs) along with Inert Fillers (IF) as an alternative to reduce PC content in concrete. However, the latter was not applied to conventional FRC. In this work, advanced mix design techniques (i.e. PPMs) are used to overcome the aforementioned issues and mix-proportion eco-efficient FRC with low cement content (< 300 kg/m3). Fresh (i.e. VeBe time, slump, rheological behaviour) and hardened (i.e. compressive strength, and flexural behaviour) state tests were performed on the proposed mixtures and compared with control high PC content (375 kg/m3) FRC mixes. Results show that PPM designed mixes presented higher minimum torque (yield stress) but quite comparable apparent viscositiy when compared to conventionally designed mixtures. Moreover, the flowability (i.e. VeBe time, and slump) tends to decrease as fiber content, length, and/or as the amount of fillers increase in the mixtures. In addition, PPM mixes exhibited a shear thinning behaviour following the Herschel-Bulkley model, which enables the design of FRC PPM mix-proportioned mixtures for applications requiring high torque regimes such as vibrated and/or pumped concrete. Finally, results show that the use of PPMs to mix proportion eco-efficient low cement FRC mixtures produced improved hardened (i.e. compressive strength, and flexural performance) state behaviour with lower environmental impact than conventional ACI designed FRC mixtures.
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Tagliaferri, de Grazia Mayra. "Contribution to the Understanding of Fresh and Hardened State Properties of Low Cement Concrete." Thesis, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/38109.
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Concrete, the major construction material used in the civil industry worldwide, displays remarkable performance and economic benefits. Yet, it also presents a huge environmental impact producing about 7% of the global carbon dioxide (CO2). Given the rise of global warming concerns, studies have been focusing on alternatives to reduce the amount of Portland cement (PC), which is the least sustainable ingredient of the mixture, for example by adopting particle packing model (PPM) techniques. Although a promising alternative, there is currently a lack of studies regarding the efficiently use of PPMs to reduce PC without compromising the fresh and hardened properties of the material. This work appraises the influence of PPMs and advanced mix-design techniques on the fresh (rheological behaviour) and hardened (compressive strength, modulus of elasticity, porosity, and permeability) state behaviours of systems with reduced amount of PC, the so-called low cement content (LCC) concrete. Results show that is possible to produce eco-efficient concrete maintaining and/or enhancing fresh and hardened properties of the material. Nevertheless, further durability and long-term behaviour must be performed on LCC systems.
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Kiiashko, Artur. "Amélioration des propriétés rhéologiques et à jeune âge des laitiers alcali-activés au carbonate de sodium." Thesis, Université Paris-Saclay (ComUE), 2019. http://www.theses.fr/2019SACLN033.
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Aujourd'hui, les problèmes environnementaux sont plus graves que jamais. Des mesures urgentes devraient être prises dans tous les domaines de l'activité humaine, y compris la construction. L'un des principaux contributeurs à l'impact négatif de cette industrie sur l'environnement est la fabrication du ciment Portland ordinaire (OPC) nécessaire à la production de béton et d’autres matériaux cimentaire. Malgré son importance, il présente un inconvénient important: sa production est accompagnée par de grandes quantités de gaz à effet de serre. Ils représentent 5 à 8% des émissions mondiales totales de CO2. Des matériaux cimentaires plus écologiques sont maintenant nécessaires.Des réductions significatives de l’impact sur l’environnement ne peuvent être obtenues que par l’utilisation de liants de nouvelle génération dont la fabrication ne nécessite pas beaucoup de processus et de traitements supplémentaires. L'une d'elles consiste à utiliser des déchets industriels comme liants (différentes laitiers, cendres volantes, cendres de biomasse, etc.). De cette manière, il y a non seulement une réduction de l'impact de processus tels que l'extraction minière ou la calcination, mais également le recyclage des déchets (un principe de l'économie circulaire).Une possibilité consiste à utiliser du laitier de haut fourneau (GGBS) comme base pour ce ciment de nouvelle génération. En raison de sa réactivité relativement faible avec l'eau, des suppléments (également appelés activateurs) doivent être utilisés pour favoriser le processus d'hydratation. Le carbonate de sodium (Na2CO3) est l’un des activateurs les plus prometteurs et en même temps les moins étudiés. Un tel ciment alkali-activé présente des propriétés mécaniques et de durabilité élevées, ainsi qu'une empreinte CO2 très faible. Parmi les principaux problèmes qui entravent son utilisation à l'échelle industrielle, on peut mentionner une évolution de la résistance lente à jeune âge et de rhéologie médiocre.L'objectif de la présente thèse est de développer une nouvelle conception du liant à base de laitier activé par Na2CO3, qui répondrait à toutes les exigences modernes du secteur de la construction, en particulier les propriétés rhéologiques et le développement de la résistance à jeune âge. Ce liant doit toujours répondre à au moins trois critères principaux: faible impact environnemental, faibles risques de danger dans les applications sur le terrain et être économiquement compétitif à l'échelle industrielle.Dans le présent travail, l’influence de différents paramètres tels que le rapport eau/liant, la concentration de Na2CO3, la finesse du laitier et les conditions de durcissement sur les propriétés du mélange à jeune âge et à long terme a été étudiée. Sur la base des résultats du processus d’hydratation, les additifs à base de phosphonate qui permettent de contrôler efficacement la rhéologie de tels liants ont été testé avec succès. Ils permettent non seulement de contrôler le temps de prise, mais fournissent également un effet plastifiant.En ce qui concerne l’amélioration des propriétés de résistance au jeune âge, différentes méthodes ont été utilisées. L’utilisation d’un traitement thermique ou d’une augmentation de la finesse du GGBS s’est avérée efficace. L’exploration des causes d’une longue période d’induction a montré que l’accélération pouvait également être obtenue par l’ajout d’une source de calcium à cinétique de dissolution contrôlée. En conséquence, le liant est devenu plus réactif et plus robuste à certains facteurs (concentration d’activateur, rapport eau/liant, conditions de durcissement, etc.). Pour compenser l'empreinte carbone supplémentaire de la source de calcium ajoutée, le liant a été dilué avec succès par le calcaire sans aucune dégradation des propriétés à un certain pourcentage de dilutionToday, environmental problems are more acute than ever. Urgent measures should be taken in all spheres of human activity including construction and civil engineering. One of the major contributors of negative environmental impacts from this industry is the manufacturing of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) required for concrete and other cementitious materials production. Although its importance to economical development, it has a significant drawback - its production is accompanied by the emission of large quantities of greenhouse gases. They account for 5-8% of total world CO2 emissions. More environmentally friendly cementitious materials are now required.Significant reductions of the environmental impact can be achieved only through the use of new-generation binders whose manufacture does not require a lot of additional processes and treatments. One route is through the use of industrial wastes as binders (different slags, fly ash, biomass bottom ash, etc.). In this way there is not only a reduction in the impact of processes such as mining or calcination, but also the recycling of waste materials (circular economy principle).One possibility is to use ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) as the basis for such a new generation cement. Due to its rather low reactivity with water, additional supplements (also called activators) should be used to promote the hydration process. One of the most promising, and at the same time least studied, activators is sodium carbonate (Na2CO3). Such alkali-activated cements present high mechanical and durability properties, as well as a very low CO2 footprint. Among the main problems hindering its industrial scale adoption are their poor rheology and too slow strength gain within the first days of hardening.The objective of the present thesis is to develop a new binder based on Na2CO3 activated GGBS that would meet all the modern requirements of the construction industry, in particular regarding the rheological properties and early age strength development. In addition this binder should always respond to at least three main criteria: low environmental impact, low health and safety concerns in field applications, and be economically competitive at industrial scale.In the present work, the influence of different parameters like water/binder ratio, Na2CO3 concentration, slag fineness and curing conditions on both early age and long term properties of the mixture were studied. Based on the results of the hydration process analysis, phosphonate based additives that allow for the effective control of the rheology of such binders were successfully tested. They not only allow control over the setting time, but also provide a plasticizing effect.Regarding the improvement of early age strength properties, various methods have been used. The use of heat treatment or an increase of GGBS fineness turned out to be efficient. Exploring the causes of the long induction period has shown that acceleration can also be achieved by the addition of a calcium source with controlled dissolution kinetics. As a result, the binder became more reactive and robust against certain factors (activator concentration, Water/Binder ratio, curing conditions, etc.). To compensate for the additional carbon footprint from the added calcium source, the binder was successfully diluted by limestone without any degradation of the properties below some dilution percentages
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Slobodan, Šupić. "Primena pepela nastalog sagorevanjem žetvenih ostataka kao mineralnog dodatka u cementnim kompozitima." Phd thesis, Univerzitet u Novom Sadu, Fakultet tehničkih nauka u Novom Sadu, 2019. https://www.cris.uns.ac.rs/record.jsf?recordId=110861&source=NDLTD&language=en.
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U disertaciji su prikazani rezultati sopstvenog eksperimentalnog istraživanja mogućnosti primjene biopepela, nastalog sagorjevanjem žetvenih ostataka, kao mineralnog dodatka u cementnim kompozitima: malterima i betonima. Istraživanje je zasnovano na komparativnoj analizi 27 vrsta maltera u kojima je varirana vrsta biopepela i vrsta sitnozrnog agregata i 12 vrsta betona koje se razlikuju u vrsti veziva i u krupnom agregatu. Na očvrslom malteru su ispitani: konzistencija, čvrstoća pri pritisku i kapilarno upijanje vode, a na očvrslom betonu ispitivani su kapilarno upijanje vode, skupljanje pri sušenju, čvrstoća pri pritisku, dinamički modul elastičnosti, otpornost na habanje, vodonepropustljivost i čvrstoća na savijanje. Istaknuto je da se primjenom biopepela kao zamjene dijela cementa mogu dobiti konstrukcijski malteri i betoni, odnosno betoni sa zadovoljavajućim fizičkim i mehaničkim karakteristikama.The dissertation presents the results of an own experimental research on the possibility of using biomass ash as a mineral additive in cement composites: mortar and concrete. The research is based on a comparative analysis of 27 types of mortars in which the type of biomass ash and the type of fine-grained aggregate were varied, as well as 12 types of concrete that differ in the type of binder and coarse aggregate. Following properties were tested on hardened mortars: consistency, compressive strength and capillary water absorption, and on hardened concrete: capillary water absorption, drying shrinkage, compressive strength, dinamic modulus of elasticity, wear resistance, waterpermeability and flexural strength. It was pointed out that biomass ash can be used as a replacement of a part of cement, thereby obtaining satisfactory physical and mechanical characteristics.
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Nguyen, Hai Trung. "Transfert hydrique dans le milieu poreux réactif : Application à l’étude de séchage d’une pâte pure ettringitique au jeune âge." Thesis, Lyon, 2018. http://www.theses.fr/2018LYSEI124/document.
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Les chapes autonivelantes sont souvent composées de ciment alumineux et de sulfate de calcium pour assurer une prise rapide. Le ciment alumineux est généralement à base de monocalcium aluminate (CA). Récemment, un nouveau ciment alumineux riche en mayénite (C12A7) a été conçu pour optimiser l’application des chapes par l’augmentation de la quantité d’ettringite formée. Le développement de l’hydratation au jeune âge (pendant les premières 24 heures) de ce type de produit est pourtant très peu connu. L’objectif principal de cette étude est d’évaluer l’interaction entre l’hydratation au jeune âge et le séchage naturel à travers un modèle de couplage. Ce modèle est appliqué à l’étude d’une pâte pure ettringitique composée de ciment riche en C12A7 et de plâtre alpha. Tout d’abord, un modèle cinétique d’hydratation, initialement développé en système dilué, a été proposé pour étudier l’hydratation d’une pâte pure ettringitique en condition endogène. Il permet de décrire l’évolution en fonction du temps de la porosité, de la teneur en eau, des quantités de phases (réactifs et hydrates). Un modèle de distribution de rayon de pores a été aussi proposé. Ce modèle permet d’obtenir la courbe de pression capillaire au jeune âge nécessaire pour la modélisation des transferts hydriques. Ensuite, une modélisation complète des transferts hydriques a été présentée. Elle a montré que l’hypothèse d’une pression de gaz constante conduit à une surestimation de perte de masse pour des matériaux à faible perméabilité. Pourtant, pour le cas des ciments alumineux, cette hypothèse peut être retenue pour simplifier le couplage avec le modèle cinétique d’hydratation. Enfin, une modélisation des couplages entre l’hydratation et la dessiccation a été développée. L’originalité de ce modèle porte sur l’intégration de la courbe isotherme issue du modèle de distribution poreuse dans la modélisation des transferts hydriques via une fonction Matlab. Le modèle a été capable de reproduire la cinétique de perte de masse d’un échantillon de pâte pure ettringite réactive soumis au séchage précoce. La nécessité de la prise en compte de l’évolution de température a été mise en évidence. De plus, le modèle a prévu un arrêt précoce de l’hydratation à la surface séchante après 10 heures d’hydratation. L’effet de la dessiccation atteint une profondeur de 5 mm sur un échantillon de 3 cm d’épaisseurSelf-leveling flooring compounds (SLC) are often composed of calcium aluminate cements (CAC) and calcium sulfate to ensure rapid setting. The mineral composition of calcium aluminate cements is usually designed around monocalcium aluminate (CA). Recently, a new cement with the main compound of mayenite (C12A7) has been designed to optimize the application of SLC by increasing the amount of ettringite in the hydration product. However, there is a lack of knowledge related to early-age hydration (during the first 24 hours) of this type of product. The main objective of this study is to evaluate the interaction between early-age hydration and natural drying through a coupling model. This model is applied to the study of an ettringite binder composed of cement rich in C12A7 and plaster First, a kinetic model of hydration, initially developed in a diluted system, has been proposed to study the hydration of an ettringite paste under endogenous conditions. It allows to describe the evolution as a function of time of the porosity, the water content, and the quantities of phases (reactants and hydrates). A model of pore size distribution has also been proposed. This model allows us to obtain the capillary pressure curve at early-age, which is necessary for the modeling of moisture transport. Then, a complete modeling of water transfers was presented. It has shown that the assumption of constant gas pressure leads to an overestimation of mass loss for weakly permeable materials. However, for the case of CAC, this hypothesis can be retained to simplify the coupling with the kinetic model of hydration. Finally, a modeling of the coupling between hydration and desiccation has been developed. The originality of this model concerns the integration of the isothermal curve resulting from the pore size distribution model in the modeling of water transfers via a Matlab function. The model was able to reproduce the kinetics of mass loss of a sample of ettringite binder subjected to early drying. The role of temperature was also elucidated. In addition, the model predicted an early stop of hydration on the drying surface after 10 hours of hydration. The effect of desiccation reaches a depth of 5 mm on a sample with a thickness of 3 cm
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Liu, Chunxin. "Alternative binder phases for WC cemented carbides." Thesis, KTH, Materialvetenskap, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-168229.
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WC cemented carbides are composites consisting of WC and a binder phase. WC/Co is widely used as cutting tools due to its excellent combination of hardness and toughness. This thesis work was performed at the R&D department of Sandvik Coromant and aimed to find the alternative binder phase to substitute cobalt. Several compositions of Fe-Ni and Fe-Ni-Co binder have been investigated in this study. The WC/Co reference samples were also prepared. The initial compositions were decided by the CALPHAD method. The samples were then produced by the means of powder metallurgy. The producing conditions, especially the sintering conditions, were manipulated to achieve full dense and uniform samples. The samples were analyzed by XRD, LOM, SEM, and EDS. Mechanical properties test has also been performed.The results showed that adjustment on carbon content is necessary to attain desirable structure. Increasing Fe content in the binder tends to make the materials harder. For Fe-Ni and Fe-Ni-Co, the martensitic transformation is essential to the mechanical performance. The induced “transformation toughening” in 72Fe28Ni and 82Fe18Ni binders significantly promoted the toughness. Furthermore, the grain growth inhibition by Fe was confirmed. The relations between sintering temperature, grain size and mechanical properties have been discussed. Compared with the WC/Co references, several compositions showed close and even superior mechanical performance which might provide solutions for the future alternative binder phase.
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Burianová, Klára. "OPTIMALIZACE TECHNOLOGICKÝCH VLASTNOSTÍ CEMENTOVÝCH FORMOVACÍCH SMĚSÍ." Doctoral thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta strojního inženýrství, 2017. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-234217.
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The work deals with optimization of the technological properties of cement-sand mixtures. The main objective is to find the correct mixture of the individual components which contribute to the rapid solidification of the mixture, hence shorter dismantling. The content is also of a method of measuring and recording during the plasticity of the mixture. Also assessment of the velocity of hydration heat cement mixture in the initial stage of the solidification process in the course of the strength properties of the mixture. To assess these phenomena was used calorimetric method used for measuring hydration heat cement mixture. Further measurements plasticity mixtures and mechanical and physical methods for measuring the compressive strength with the help of a measuring instrument LRU-D.
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Dokoupil, Martin. "Vývoj tepelně-izolační hmoty určené pro použití při vysokých teplotách." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta stavební, 2013. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-225904.
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The work deals with the development of a new thermal insulation material that contains a secondary raw materials or waste. It is an insulating material with the requirement of resistance to high temperatures - 200 ° C and 500 ° C. Type of material is determined by the way of reducing density - direct and indirect. Direct is achieved by adding lightweight aggregates, indirect is achieved by gas evolution through chemical reaction and the subsequent incorporation of gas into the structure of the material. This thesis is part of the MPO TIP č. FR-TI 2/340 project.
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Zhang, Fei Hannah Doig. "Magnesium oxide based binders as low-carbon cements." Thesis, Imperial College London, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/11000.
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Portland cement (PC) is a fundamental component of the construction industry. However, its manufacturing process is responsible for ~5 % of global anthropogenic CO2 emissions. Given current demand for PC which is expected to triple by 2050, there is an urgent need for the production of alternative binders with a lower carbon footprint. One type of such alternative binder are magnesium oxide (MgO) based cements. This research has investigated the properties of three novel magnesium oxide based cement systems as potential binders that could be used for some standard cement applications. Previous research at Imperial College London found that the addition of a hydrated magnesium carbonate to MgO prior to hydration resulted in the production of setting and strength gaining samples. One of the main objectives of this research was to understand how the addition of magnesium carbonate gave the system cement-like properties and to investigate the types of strength possible from a basic system as well as to identify the main parameters that affect strength, thus allowing for future optimisation. It was found that the presence of carbonate and its effect upon the system pH alters the type of Mg(OH)2 formed, giving a more stable microstructure that accounts for the strengths achieved. The type of MgO was found to be an important parameter, as was particle size. Due to water demand, a 10 % carbonate – 90 % MgO mix was chosen as the optimum mix. The second system studied was the silica (SiO2) – MgO system. This was investigated in order to assess the potential of the reaction between MgO and silica to form M-S-H gel and to study the mechanism of formation of reaction products. It was found that reactive MgO and amorphous silica can react together upon hydration to form a mixture of M-S-H gel and Mg(OH)2, dependent upon the SiO2/MgO ratio. These systems have considerable compressive strengths the extent of which depends upon the type of silica. An optimum mix of 30 % silica – 70 % MgO (by dry weight) was found Finally, a simple ternary system of magnesium carbonate - silica - MgO was investigated in order to assess if the presence of the combination of both ‘additives’ could create a better system than either of the two-component systems. Strength results suggested that there is no added benefit to the system in combining the two-component systems. For all three systems studied, the high w/s ratios required were found to be a significant limiting factor.
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Tixier, Raphaël. "Etude mineralogique et mecanique de la phase liante de graves routieres." Toulouse 3, 1987. http://www.theses.fr/1987TOU30133.
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Comparaison des caracteristiques mineralogiques et des proprietes mecaniques de melanges equiponderaux de fillers calcaires, dolomitiques ou quartzeux avec 5 liants : ciment portland, ciment alumineux, ciment au laitier, cendres volantes chaux eteinte et fumees de silice condensees chaux residuaire. Evocation d'un nouveau liant routier, par melange de cendres volantes, fumees de silice condensees et chaux (l'additivite des proprietes se realisant pour des proportions particulieres)
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Kedziora, Charlotte. "Propriétés d’usage et mécanismes d’hydratation du système ternaire [Ciment Alumineux – Sulfate de Calcium – Laitier de Haut Fourneau] à haute teneur en sulfate de calcium : De l’approche expérimentale à la modélisation." Thesis, Lyon, INSA, 2015. http://www.theses.fr/2015ISAL0047/document.
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L’étude menée s’attache à évaluer le potentiel d’activation du laitier de haut fourneau dans un liant ternaire constitué de ciment alumineux, de sulfate de calcium et de laitier. Dans ce système ternaire, le constituant majoritaire est le sulfate de calcium. Le potentiel d’un tel système n’est pas encore connu mais cette étude vise à renseigner sur les principaux avantages et limites d’utilisation. D’un point de vue des propriétés d’usage de ce liant, la prise, le durcissement rapide et la montée des résistances sont assurés par le liant ettringitique. Ensuite, et uniquement si la dessiccation est évitée, le laitier de haut fourneau réagit et dans ce cas, l’apport du laitier dans de tels systèmes est double. Il contribue à l’augmentation des performances mécaniques à moyen et long terme et à limiter l’expansion sous eau. D’un point de vue de la compréhension des mécanismes d’hydratation, une démarche expérimentale originale est mise en place et dévoile le potentiel du laitier. Elle est basée sur la comparaison des performances obtenues avec différentes cures. Le potentiel d’hydratation du laitier est amplifié lorsque le système subit un séchage puis une réhydratation. Cependant, les techniques utilisées (diffraction des rayons X et calorimétrie différentielle à balayage) ne sont pas adaptées au suivi et à la quantification de laitier consommé. Ainsi, la compréhension de l’hydratation s’appuie sur des techniques dites indirectes. Une semi-quantification par diffraction des rayons X est réalisée pour le suivi et l’évaluation de la mayénite, le sulfate de calcium (anhydre ou dihydraté), la syngénite et l’ettringite, l’analyse thermogravimétrique permet de mesurer le degré d’hydratation du système, et la porosimétrie mercure informe sur les changements microstructuraux. La plus grosse difficulté dans ces travaux a porté sur le suivi et la quantification des phases amorphes (anhydres ou hydratées), telles que le laitier, les gels de C-S-H et d’AH3, et c’est pour cette raison qu’une approche par modélisation a été mise en place afin d’identifier le rôle de chaque constituant du système ternaire [Ciment Alumineux – Sulfate de Calcium – Laitier] et particulièrement du laitier lors de l’essai de réhydratation. L’approche par modélisation permet de mieux identifier les phénomènes chimiques et physiques ayant lieu lors de l’hydratation du liant. Elle est utilisée pour expliquer les observations macroscopiques (comme les performances mécaniques) et aide à déterminer les cinétique d’hydratation dans le milieu poreux. Le modèle utilisé n’est pas encore parfaitement au point mais il a permis d’identifier les différentes séquences d’hydratation (à savoir que le liant ettringitique réagit dans les premiers instants et qu’ensuite, l’hydratation de l’anhydrite entraine la formation de gypse et l’hydratation du laitier est effective à long terme) et de confirmer que la réaction du laitier est lenteThe potential of activation of a Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag has been evaluated into a ternary system comprising of a Calcium Sulfate as major component and a Calcium Aluminate Cement. This system is not well known and the main goal of this study is to determine its main advantages and limitations. From the usage properties point of view, fast setting and initial strengths are governed by the ettringitic binder. Then, and only if the dehydration is avoided, slag reacts. In this case, slag contributes to the increase of mechanical performances at medium and long terms and to limit the expansion under water. From an understanding point of view, the original experimental approach reveals the potential of the slag. It is based on a comparison of performances with different types of curing methods. The potential of hydration of the slag is amplified when the system is dehydrated during a few days and then rehydrated. However, slag contribution is complex to establish because analytical methods to follow-up slag consumption (such as X-ray Diffraction and Differential Scanning Calorimetry analysis) are not well adapted. So, to understand the hydration mechanisms, indirect approaches are used. Semi-quantitative methods by X-ray Diffraction to follow-up the mayenite, calcium sulfate, syngenite and ettringite, ThermoGravimetric Analysis to measure degree of hydration and Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry to identify microstructural changes have been carried. The most important difficulty concerns the identification and quantification of amorphous phases such as slag, C-S-H and AH3. That is why a modelling approach is necessary to understand the role of each compound in the ternary mixture and in particular the obvious contribution of slag during rehydration test. This modelling approach increases knowledge of the physical and chemical phenomena in this ternary binder. It is useful to explain the observed macroscopic properties such as strength and helps to determine the kinetics of hydration in porous environment. Even if this model is still under development, it has allowed identifying the sequences of hydration (ettringitic binder reacts at very initial time, then anhydrite transforms into gypsum and slag reacts at long term) and confirms therefore that the reaction of slag is slow
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Damineli, Bruno Luís. "Conceitos para formulação de concretos com baixo consumo de ligantes: controle reológico, empacotamento e dispersão de partículas." Universidade de São Paulo, 2013. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/3/3146/tde-19092014-103459/.
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Devido à demanda dos países em desenvolvimento, a produção de cimento e as emissões de CO2 relacionadas aumenta progressivamente, colocando esta indústria sob pressão devido às preocupações com o aquecimento global. Como diminuir a produção não é uma opção sustentável do ponto de vista social, deve-se primar pela diminuição dos impactos ambientais mantendo-se o aumento da produção. Porém, as principais estratégias de redução das emissões substituição de clínquer por adições, aumento da eficiência de fornos e uso de combustíveis alternativos não são capazes de uma redução que compense o crescimento da produção, mesmo com a disseminação dos maiores esforços industriais possíveis, devido a limites tecnológicos e de disponibilidade de materiais. A captura e sequestro de carbono, por sua vez, pode vir a aumentar significativamente o custo do cimento, prejudicando justamente os países mais necessitados. Novas alternativas são necessárias. Uma delas, ainda pouco desenvolvida, é o aumento da eficiência do uso dos ligantes em materiais cimentícios, como os concretos. Esta tese tem o objetivo de explorar o potencial desta estratégia para contribuir à mitigação das emissões de CO2 da cadeia concreto/cimento. O êxito nesta tarefa tem relação direta com o uso de ferramentas de empacotamento e dispersão de partículas para permitir comportamento reológico adequado à aplicação com uso de menor teor de água na mistura. O trabalho foi dividido em três etapas: 1) levantamento de dados para criação de benchmark da tecnologia atual de concretos com relação e eficiência no uso dos ligantes através de dois indicadores de eficiência Índice de Ligantes (IL) e Índice de CO2 (IC); 2) levantamento da teoria de empacotamento e dispersão de partículas; e 3) estudo experimental demonstrando como a eficiência do uso dos ligantes pode ser aumentada através da aplicação dos conceitos da etapa 2, do controle mais preciso do comportamento reológico e do uso de finos inertes para substituir clínquer para obtenção de parâmetros reológicos. Concluiu-se que o potencial de aumento da eficiência é superior a 50%. Porém, sua implantação em escala comercial dependeria de aumento do controle tecnológico das dosagens de concreto e de profundas modificações na cadeia produtiva e na definição de agregados, fillers, cimento e ligantes.Due to the increasing demand of developing countries, cement production and related CO2 emissions increases steadily, putting industry under pressure due to global warming constraints. As decreasing production is not a sustainable option from social point of view, environmental loads need to be decreased even maintaining the increase of production. However, current strategies for reducing emissions clinker replacement by mineral additions, increase of kiln efficiency and the use of alternative fuels are not capable of a reduction which could compensate the increasing in production, even with the dissemination of highest industrial efforts due to technological and materials availability limits. Carbon capture and storage, by the time, could increase significantly cement cost, which could harm exactly the neediest countries. New alternatives are needed. One of them, few developed yet, is increasing the efficiency of binder use on cementitious materials, such as concretes. This thesis has the aim of exploring the potential of this strategy for contributing to the mitigation of CO2 emissions of concrete/cement chain. The success in this task is directly related to the use of tools of packing and dispersion of particles for allowing an adequate rheological behavior for the application but with a lower water content in the mixture. The thesis was divided in three main steps: 1) literature research for creating a benchmark of current concrete technology in terms of binder efficiency by two efficiency indexes Binder Intensity (BI) and CO2 Intensity (CI); 2) research of particles packing and dispersion theory; and 3) experimental planning for demonstrating how the binder use efficiency can be significantly increased by the use of concepts from step 2, a more precise rheological behavior control and the use of inert fillers for replacing clinker to obtain rheological parameters. It could be concluded that the potential of efficiency increase is higher than 50%. However, the implantation in commercial scale would depend on the increase of technological control in concrete designs, and also on deep changes in the productive chain and in the definitions of aggregates, fillers, cement and binders.
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Larsson, Niklas. "Gradient formation in cemented carbides with 85Ni:15Fe-binder phase." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Tillämpad materialvetenskap, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-256503.
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In today’s inserts used for metal cutting the binder phase consists of cobalt (Co).However, EU’s REACH programme and the U.S’s National Toxicity Programme(NTP) classified Co as toxic/carcinogenic. Therefore, there is a strong need toinvestigate alternative binder phases. This thesis covers sintering and characterisationof cemented carbide with a binder phase consisting of nickel (Ni) and iron (Fe) withthe composition of 85Ni:15Fe. The aim was to study the gradient formation of turninginsert and find sintering processes to achieve a gradient structure with the targetedthickness of 26 microns. Simulations in ThermoCalc provided a suitable composition and a starting point forsintering parameters. The influences of sintering process parameters, such as holdingtime, temperature and counter pressure on the formation of the gradient zone wereinvestigated. Hot isostatic pressing (HIP) sintering was done in order to study thegradient formation as well as to reduce the porosity when needed. Sintered insertswere analysed by light optical microscopy. It was found that there are at least three possible ways to control the formation ofthe gradient: sintering in vacuum with a holding time of 20 min at 1450°C, sintering at1450°C with a counter pressure of 5 mbar nitrogen, and sintering with a counterpressure of 11.5 mbar followed by a double sinter-hip with 55 bar argon atmosphere.However, only the last process fulfilled the microstructure criteria in terms ofporosity and binder phase distribution. It is clear that the formation of gradient zonesin 85Ni:15Fe can be predicted, however calculations and simulations need to beoptimized in order to get more accurate results.
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Walbrühl, Martin. "ICME guided development of cemented carbides with alternative binder systems." Doctoral thesis, KTH, Materialvetenskap, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-214108.
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The development of alternative binder systems for tungsten carbide (WC) based cemented carbides has again become of relevance due to possible changes in EU regulations regarding the use of Cobalt (Co). A framework for the ICME (Integrated Computational Materials Engineering) based Materials Design is presented to accelerate the development of alternative binder systems. Part one of this work deals with the design of the cemented carbide composite hardness. It has been shown that the intrinsic binder hardness is comparable to a bulk metal alloy and that based on the binder solubilities a solid solution strengthening model developed in this work can be employed. Using a method presented in this work the non-equilibrium, frozen-in binder solubilities can be obtained. Both the design of the binder phase and composite hardness is presented based on a general Materials Design approach. Part two deals with a multiscale approach to model the surface gradient formation. The experimentally missing data on liquid binder diffusion has been calculated using AIMD (Ab initio Molecular Dynamics). The diffusion through the liquid cemented carbide binder has to be reduced to an effective diffusion value due to the solid carbides acting as obstacles that increase the diffusion path. The geometrical reduction of the diffusion has been investigated experimentally using the SIMS (secondary ion mass spectroscopy) technique in WC-Nickel-58Nickel diffusion couples. The geometrical contribution of the so-called labyrinth factor has been proven by the combination of the experiments and in conjunction with DICTRA simulations using the precise liquid AIMD diffusivities. Unfortunately, despite the improved kinetic database and the geometrical diffusion reduction, the surface gradient formation cannot be explained satisfactory in complex cemented carbide grades. Additional, but so far unidentified, contributions have to be considered to predict the surface gradient thickness.QC 20170919
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Toller, Lisa. "Alternative binder hardmetals for steel turning." Licentiate thesis, Uppsala universitet, Tillämpad materialvetenskap, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-332451.
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The goal of this work is to understand how the wear and deformation mechanisms of hardmetalinserts change when the cobalt binder phase is replaced with a dierent metal or analloy. The focus is on inserts for steel turning. The work presented in this licentiate thesisconsists of the rst steps.Cobalt is the most common binder phase in hardmetal tools based on tungsten carbide asthe hard phase. Metallic cobalt powder, present during the manufacturing, has been associatedwith lung diseases and an increased risk for lung cancer if inhaled. Therefore it is importantto investigate alternative binders as one possible solution.This work studies binder phase alloys from the iron-nickel-cobalt system. These alloyscan be either austenitic, martensitic or a mixture of the two phases. By changing the binderphase composition to change the crystal structure it is possible to tailor the macroscopic mechanicalproperties of the material. It is also possible to tailor the composition in such a waythat the binder is transformation toughening, forming martensite as a response to mechanicaldeformation.The majority of inserts for steel turning are coated, and it is important to investigate if thehardmetals with alternative binder can be coated and if the coating adhesion is sucient forsteel turning.Four dierent alternative binder alloys and one reference with cobalt binder coated bychemical vapour deposition were investigated by scratch testing to determine the adhesion.The scratch test adhesion was sucient on all samples, but signicant variations in coatingadhesion were found.One alternative binder with 86wt%Ni and 14wt%Fe and a reference with cobalt binder manufacturedto mimic state of the art turning inserts were tested in steel turning. The alternativebinder grades had a lower resistance to plastic deformation and this was attributed to earlyaking of the coating due to a lower coating adhesion. Focused ion beam and scanning electronmicroscopy were used to study the deformation of the hard metal in the used cuttinginserts.
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Li, Zihui. "Acid Leaching Resistance and Alkali Silica Reaction (ASR) of Alkali-Activated Cement Free Binders." Thesis, Clarkson University, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10640300.
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Recently, increased awareness of the significance of developing sustainable materials for construction has renewed the interest in exploring Alkali activated concrete (AAC), a concrete that contains no cement, but only industrial by-products such as fly ash and slag, as a low energy alternative to the conventional concrete. Although the feasibility of making alkali–activated concrete with acceptable strength and mechanical properties is well documented, the information regarding the long-term durability, including resistance to acid attack and alkali silica reaction (ASR), is far from comprehensive and there is a need to increase the understanding of these durability issues. In this dissertation, these durability issues are addressed, and improvements in this novel technology will increase acceptance in industry. This dissertation presents a comprehensive evaluation into the acid leaching resistance of Alkali-Activated Concrete (AAC) and Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). The deterioration in AAC and OPC when exposed to different types of acid laden (organic and inorganic) environments are quantified by characterizing the strength degradation, mass change and visual appearances. The changes in microstructure development and chemical composition are examined and analyzed in order to determine the mechanism of deterioration. Additionally, the effect of the addition of nanoparticles on the mechanical properties and resistance to sulfuric leaching of Alkali Activated Slag concrete (AAS) are also explored in this study.
Furthermore, this dissertation summarizes the findings of an experimental evaluation of alkali silica reaction (ASR) in cement free alkali activated concrete (AAC). The susceptibility of AAC to deleterious ASR was evaluated in this study in accordance with relevant ASTM standards. This study also compares the resistance of AAC with ordinary portland cement concrete (OPC) while exposed to ASR under ASTM C 1293 and ASTM C1567 tests. In particular, the focus of this investigation is to assess the effectiveness of existing ASTM test methods in identifying the occurrence of ASR in alkali activated slag cement (AAS) concrete. In addition to that, influences of activator parameters including the effect of binder type, activator concentration, activator type and water content to the resistance of ASR in AAC were also evaluated. Finally, a scanning electron microscopic study coupled with EDX analyses was used to explain the mechanism of ASR occurrence in AAC and OPC.
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Karami, S. "Using by-product industrial materials to replace all cement in construction products." Thesis, Coventry University, 2008. http://curve.coventry.ac.uk/open/items/4c639f05-0ace-21ff-0618-3f3c423f756c/1.
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At present, cementitious binders are used extensively in the construction industry and principally in concretes. They are also used in some applications like ground improvement. In these applications the cost of the binder, typically Portland cement, accounts for a considerable proportion of the total cost of the technique. In addition to the financial cost there is also the environmental impact of quarrying and processing of raw materials to produce Portland cements. Gypsum waste, by-pass dust and fly ash by-products have been identified as the alternative sources of cementitious binder. Using these materials has two advantages: they have little or no production cost; and the re-use of such material would negate the need for expensive disposal. This thesis describes a programme of laboratory testing and study on the possible field trials to investigate the possibility of using mentioned by-product materials as construction materials. Laboratory trials carried out to investigate the properties of waste materials in different combinations; binary and ternary using the same water content. Specimens were evaluated on the basis of Unconfined Compressive Strength at 3,7 and 28 days curing. It was found that pastes containing waste gypsums, Basic oxygen Slag and Run of station ash achieved the highest unconfined compressive strengths (up to 20 MPa) and five mixes of these groups were selected for further tests such as viscosity, permeability, expansion, XRD and freeze and thaw. Data obtained from the ternary combinations were analyzed using two different methods, i.e. Response Surface method and Artificial Neural Network. Two prediction models were created using MINITAB and MATLAB software and the predicted results were compared. It was concluded that the Artificial Neural Network had fewer errors than the response surface model. The feasibility of using by-product materials in two field trials was also studied and the possibility of 100% cement replacement in low strength concrete used in subway backfilling (using 80%BOS-15% Plasterboard Gypsum-5%bypass dust) and light weight blocks (60% run of station ash-20%plaster board gypsum-20% bypass dust) was investigated. It was found that waste gypsum could be used in both trials and the basic oxygen slag could be used for subway backfilling because it improved the flow. However it was not a good idea to use the steel slag in light weight products because of its density. The thesis concludes that there are several potential applications for the use of the waste gypsums in combination with other waste materials in the construction industry but further work is required before it can be used commercially. However the sources and differing chemical contents of the by-product materials may have significant impact on the cementitious behaviour of by product materials.
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Oberlink, Anne Elizabeth. "NON-PORTLAND CEMENT ACTIVATION OF BLAST FURNACE SLAG." UKnowledge, 2010. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/gradschool_theses/25.
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The purpose of this project was to produce a “greener” cement from granulated ground blast furnace slag (GGBS) using non-Portland cement activation. By eventually developing “greener” cement, the ultimate goal of this research project would be to reduce the amount of Portland cement used in concrete, therefore reducing the amount of carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere during cement production.
This research studies the behavior of mineral binders that do not contain Portland cement but instead comprise GGBS activated by calcium compounds or fluidized bed combustion (FBC) bottom ash. The information described in this paper was collected from experiments including calorimetry, which is a measure of the release of heat from a particular reaction, the determination of activation energy of cement hydration, mechanical strength determination, and pH measurement and identification of crystalline phases using X-ray diffraction (XRD).
The results indicated that it is possible to produce alkali-activated binders with incorporated slag, and bottom ash, which have mechanical properties similar to ordinary Portland cement (OPC). It was determined that the binder systems can incorporate up to 40% bottom ash without any major influence on binder quality. These are positive results in the search for “greener cement”.
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Bull, Andrew. "Temperature Dependence of the Leachability of Cemented Paste Backfill." Thesis, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/38866.
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Underground mining is a mineral acquisition technique that is critical to global economies, and human technological advancements. As shallow resource reserves are depleted, mine depths are increasing to accommodate global mineral demand. Increases in mine throughputs and excavation depths pose increased environmental concerns. Tailings surface disposal, and underground mine support are two considerable environmental and geotechnical factors of concern in current day mining. Underground waste disposal has been adopted by the mining industry in many forms. Cemented paste backfill (CPB) is a common best management practice developed to tackle these two specific resource industry related issues worldwide. CPB is a cement-stabilized material composed of tailings, water, and hydraulic binder. Tailings disposal areas on the earth’s surface are reduced by disposing of tailings in subsurface stopes that have been previously excavated. This increases underground safety by providing structural support to the mine. There are also economic benefits to this practice, as the additional support allows for adjacent pillars to be excavated. Although CPB greatly reduces tailings exposure to atmospheric elements, there are still underground environmental factors that must be considered with respect to environmental performance. CPBs are porous media, meaning they are susceptible to leaching of naturally occurring metals that are no longer in a stable condition as they were when incorporated in the parent rock. Arsenic and lead are metals of concern due to their association with many ore bodies. Leaching of these unstable metals may be influenced by the backfill curing temperature and the chosen hydraulic binder. Curing temperatures may be influenced by geographic location, local stope geology and depth, hydration and transport, among others. Hydraulic binders are chosen based on availability, cost, and desired mechanical properties of the paste. In this research, the effect of curing temperature and binder composition on the leachability of CPB are studied. ASTM C 1308 leaching protocol is used to determine the leachability of six CPBs. In addition, microstructural techniques (Powder X-Ray Diffraction, Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry, and Scanning Electron Microscopy) are used to relate the microstructural properties of the CPB to the leaching characteristics. Results reveal that CPBs cured with ordinary Portland cement (OPC) leach significantly less than CPBs cured with an OPC/Blast furnace slag (Slag) binder (50% blending ratio) as a result of CH consumption in slag hydration. Both CH and C-S-H are responsible for immobilizing arsenic in cement stabilized materials. OPC-CPBs contain greater relative quantities of CH, which aids in arsenic immobilization. Between the range of 2°C and 35°C OPC-CPB performed better at lower curing temperatures. Lower curing temperatures are favoured in OPC-CPB because the pore surface greater than the threshold pore diameter is reduced. Alternatively, OPC/Slag-CPB exhibited a decrease in cumulative mass leached at higher curing temperatures. The difference in cumulative mass leached by the OPC/Slag-CPBs is also related to the pore surface, and threshold pore diameter.
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Natali, Murri Annalisa <1982>. "Sustainable inorganic Binders and Their Applications in Building Engineering: A Green Alternative to Ordinary Portland Cement." Doctoral thesis, Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, 2012. http://amsdottorato.unibo.it/4373/.
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In the last decades, the building materials and construction industry has been contributing to a great extent to generate a high impact on our environment. As it has been considered one of the key areas in which to operate to significantly reduce our footprint on environment, there has been widespread belief that particular attention now has to be paid and specific measures have to be taken to limit the use of non-renewable resources.The aim of this thesis is therefore to study and evaluate sustainable alternatives to commonly used building materials, mainly based on ordinary Portland Cement, and find a supportable path to reduce CO2 emissions and promote the re-use of waste materials.
More specifically, this research explores different solutions for replacing cementitious binders in distinct application fields, particularly where special and more restricting requirements are needed, such as restoration and conservation of architectural heritage. Emphasis was thus placed on aspects and implications more closely related to the concept of non-invasivity and environmental sustainability.
A first part of the research was addressed to the study and development of sustainable inorganic matrices, based on lime putty, for the pre-impregnation and on-site binding of continuous carbon fiber fabrics for structural rehabilitation and heritage restoration. Moreover, with the aim to further limit the exploitation of non-renewable resources, the synthesis of chemically activated silico-aluminate materials, as metakaolin, ladle slag or fly ash, was thus successfully achieved. New sustainable binders were hence proposed as novel building materials, suitable to be used as primary component for construction and repair mortars, as bulk materials in high-temperature applications or as matrices for high-toughness fiber reinforced composites.
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Patterson, Naomi. "A method for the measurement of the thermal properties of hardened cement pastes and its use in the thermal characterisation of novel green cement binders." Thesis, University of Aberdeen, 2017. http://digitool.abdn.ac.uk:80/webclient/DeliveryManager?pid=231389.
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Šot, František. "Výzkum vlastností materiálů pro použití ve vysokoteplotním solárním tepelně-akumulačním zásobníku." Doctoral thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta stavební, 2018. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-390284.
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The use of thermal storage energy, using phase change materials appears to be an effective way to store thermal energy storage with the benefits of the high amount of energy while maintaining isothermal nature of the process. PCM methods are used in latent thermal storage systems for heat pumps, as well as in solar engineering or for temperature control in spacecraft. The past decade has extended these principles for cooling and heating in the building. There are a number of PCM systems, which operate over a wide temperature range, are used in various applications. This document includes a brief overview of the development and analysis of available thermal storage working mainly on the principle of PCM.
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Edholm, Oscar. "Design of cemented carbide with Ni-based superalloy binder strengthened with y’-Ni3Al precipitates." Thesis, KTH, Materialvetenskap, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-261137.
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Replacement of cobalt in cemented carbides has gained in attention recently because threats of regulations due to health issues (cancerogenic effect), increased demand from the electric vehicle industry and the questionable extraction from countries like Democratic Republic of Congo. In this report the use of Ni-based binder as an alternative binder for cemented carbides has been explored. The design is based on producing a Ni-based superalloy binder which contains dispersed Ni3Al Gamma Prime (γ’) -phase precipitates in the binder matrix. The investigation focuses on the design of cemented carbide compositions and processes that ensures the formation of γ’- precipitates, the control of their morphology and distribution as well as the effect of heat treatment. To do this a Ni-Al master alloy has been designed that enables the formation of γ’-precipitates in WC-Ni-Al-X systems, produced by conventional powder metallurgy process including standard free sintering. Furthermore, the addition of usual elements in the cemented carbide industry (such as Ti, Cr, Ta, Nb) and their effect on the stability of γ’-precipitates has been investigated. A method to reveal the precipitates including ion-polishing and electro-etching has been developed. Basic mechanical properties such as hardness and toughness have been investigated, revealing particular crack propagation in Ni-based binder reinforced with γ’-precipitates. It was found that the common variables in cemented carbide manufacturing influence all aspects regarding the stability of γ’-phase. By varying the powder type, binder composition and content, the carbon balance, the WC grain size and the heating/cooling steps; the formation of γ’-precipitates (size, morphology, distribution, etc.) can be controlled to tailor the properties of the cemented carbide.Att hitta en ersättning av kobolt i hårdmetall har nyligen uppmärksammats bl.a. eftersom regleringar hotar användning av ämnet pga. dess cancerogenitet, en ökande efterfrågan från elfordonsindustrin samt den moraliskt tvivelaktiga utvinningen som sker i länder som Demokratiska Republiken Kongo. I denna rapport har användningen av ett nickel-baserat bindemedel som ett alternativt bindemedel för hårdmetaller undersökts. Designen är baserad på att producera en nickel-baserad superlegering som bindemedel som innehåller dispergerad Ni3Al Gamma Prim (γ’) – fas utfälld i bindemedlet. Utredningen fokuserar på designen av hårdmetallskompositioner och processer som försäkrar formationen av γ’-utfällningar, kontroller av dess morfologi, distributionen samt hur värmebehandlingar påverkar. För att kunna göra detta har en Ni-Al masterlegering skapats som möjliggör γ’-utfällningar i ett WC-Ni-Al-X system, producerat med konventionell pulvermetallurgiprocess inkluderat standard fri sintring. Dessutom har tillsatsen av vanliga ämnen i hårdmetallindustrin (such as TI, Cr, Ta, Nb) samt deras effekt på stabiliteten hos γ’-utfällningarna undersökts. En metod för att upptäcka utfällningarna, som inkluderar jonpolering och elektroetsning har utvecklats. Grundläggande mekaniska egenskaper som hårdhet och seghet har undersökts, vilket har avslöjat en speciell sprickutbredning i den nickelbaserade bindaren förstärkt med γ’-utfällningar. Det visade sig att de vanliga variablerna förenade med tillverkning av hårdmetall påverkar samtliga aspekter gällande stabiliteten hos γ’-utfällningar. Genom att variera pulvertyp, bindemedelkomposition och innehåll, kolbalansen, WC-kornstorlek och uppvärmning samt kylningssteg så påverkas bildningen av γ’-utfällningar (storlek, morfologi, distribution, etc..) som kan kontrolleras för att skräddarsy egenskaperna för hårdmetallen.
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Malin, Leijon Lind. "An investigation of metallic glass as binder phase in hard metal." Thesis, Linköpings universitet, Tunnfilmsfysik, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-116475.
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In this study, the possibilities to produce metallic glass as binder phase in hard metal by means of powder metallurgical methods have been investigated. The aim of the study was to do an initial investigation about metallic glass as alternative binder phase to cobalt in hard metal. Production of samples with metallic glass forming alloys and an amorphous powder as binder phase in hard metal by means of quenching and hot pressing have been performed. Moreover, mechanical alloying of metallic glass forming powder to achieve amorphicity has been performed. The samples and powders were analyzed by means of XRD, LOM, STA, SEM and EDS. The results showed that no glass formation of the binder phase was achieved by quenching, hot pressing or mechanical alloying. However, interesting information about glass formation by means of metallurgical methods was obtained. The main conclusion was that production of metallic glass by means of metallurgical methods is complicated due to changes in the binder phase composition throughout the production process as well as requirements of high cooling rates when quenching and high pressures when hot pressing.
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Nehybka, Josef. "Příprava historických pojiv s vysokou odolností proto okolním vlivům." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta chemická, 2019. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-401936.
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This master’s thesis is focused on preparation of the mortar mixtures inspired by roman cement with a great resistivity against the corrosion environment, especially a seawater. There were prepared samples of a roman cement containing of pure lime and various artificial pozzolans and natural tuff which were used as pozzolan admixtures. The task of this work is to explore possibility of using pure lime and for example pozzolan admixture which can resist against the corrosive environment like a roman cement. There were prepared a lot of various samples which were tested separately on their mechanical characteristics before and after their exposure of the influence of the corrosive environment. There were used X-ray diffraction analysis for the characterization of a phase composition of the raw materials and some selected samples.
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Walbrühl, Martin. "Diffusion in the liquid Co binder of cemented carbides: Ab initio molecular dynamics and DICTRA simulations." Thesis, KTH, Materialvetenskap, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-140880.
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A fundamental quantum mechanical modelling approach is used for calculating liquid diffusion parameters in cemented carbides. Up to now, no detailed description of diffusion for alloying elements in a liquid Co matrix is available. Neither are experimental measurements found in the literature for the self- or impurity diffusion in the liquid Co system. State of the art application is the description of gradient formation in cemented carbide systems using DICTRA. In this work it is assumed that diffusion during sintering of cemented carbides takes place mainly in the liquid Co binder phase. With this assumption one can calculate the diffusion coefficient for different alloying elements like W, Ti, N and C in a liquid Co matrix phase. The mean square displacement (MSD) of the diffusing atoms is used to obtain the diffusion coefficients which could be simulated by Ab initio Molecular Dynamics (AIMD). By fitting the computed temperature dependence with the Arrhenius relation one can determine the frequency factor and the activation energy which allows to give a quantitative description of the diffusion. Three methods will be used for validating the data from this work. Available estimated literature values based on calculations (scaling laws, a modified Sutherland equation and classical molecular dynamics) will be used to compare the results in a first instance. The general agreement for diffusion in liquid metals will be done by comparison with experimental data for the liquid Fe system. In a last step, the diffusion values obtained by this work will be used to create a kinetic database for DICTRA. The gradient simulations will be compared with experimentally measured gradients. The AIMD simulations are performed for binary diffusion systems to investigate the diffusion between the liquid Co matrix and one type of alloying element. In a second approach the diffusion for a multicomponent systems with Co, W, Ti and C has been performed. The results from the present AIMD simulations could be shown to be in good agreement with the literature. Only two DICTRA simulations could be performed within the timeframe of this work. Both are predicting a ~3 times bigger gradient zone whereas the initial choice of the labyrinth factor λ = f could be identified as a possible source of disagreement. A labyrinth factor of λ = f2 with the calculated mobility values from the AIMD calculations should give improved results. Although the results from those simulations are not available to this date. The two approaches of the diffusion simulations in the binary and multicomponent system are giving matching results. The non-metallic elements C and N are diffusing two times faster than the fastest metallic element Co. The diffusivity of Ti is slightly lower than Co and W could be identified as the element with the slowest diffusion within the liquid Co matrix. Further investigations of the liquid structure could indicate the tendency to form bonds between C and W and between C and Ti. This gives slowed down diffusion of C in the multicomponent system compared to the diffusion in the binary Co-C system.
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Zaťko, Petr. "Vliv rozptýlené výztuže na průběh zrání polymercementových hmot." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta stavební, 2017. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-265336.
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The diploma thesis is focused on polymercement materials with dispersed reinforcement. The aim of this work is development of suitable polymercement mixture and monitoring of the impact of dispersed reinforcement on the course of maturation of these materials and physico-mechanical properties. The effect of high temperatures on the properties of the mortar is also examined. Emphasis is placed on the use of alternative resources and byproducts. Mixed binder of cement and slag and admixture of microsilica was used. Recycled cellulose was used as dispersed reinforcement and was compared with commercial polypropylene fibers.
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Almuwbber, Omar Mohamed. "The effect of different Ordinary Portland cement binders, partially replaced by fly ash and slag, on the properties of self-compacting concrete." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/1040.
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Thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Master of Technology: Civil Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at the Cape Peninsula University of TechnologySelf-compacting concrete (SCC) is a flowable self-consolidating concrete which can fill formwork without any external vibration. A self-compacting concrete mix requires the addition of superplasticiser (SP), which allows it to become more workable without the addition of excessive water to the mixture. The effect of different CEM I 52.5N cements produced by one company at different factories on self-compacting concrete was investigated. The properties of SCC are highly sensitive to changes in material properties, water content and addition of admixtures. For self-compacting concrete to be more accepted in South Africa, the effect that locally sourced materials have on SCC, partially replaced with extenders, needs to be investigated. The European guidelines for SCC (2005) determined the standard, through an extensive study, for the design and testing of self-compacting concrete. Using these guidelines, the properties of self-compacting concrete with the usage of local materials were investigated. The effect on SCC mixes was studied by using four cements; two types of SPs – partially replaced with two types of fly ash; and one type of slag. Mix design and tests were done according to the European Specification and Guidelines for Self-Compacting Concrete (2005). Using locally sourced materials (different cements, sand, coarse aggregate, fly ashes and slag), mixes were optimised with different SPs. Optimisation was achieved when self-compacting criteria, as found in the European guidelines, were adhered to, and the binders in these required mixes were then partially replaced with fly ash and slag at different concentrations. Tests done were the slump flow, V-funnel, L-box, sieve segregation resistance as well as the compressive strength tests. The results obtained were then compared with the properties prescribed by the European guidelines. The cements reacted differently when adding the SPs, and partially replacing fly ash and slag. According to the tests, replacing cement with extenders – in order to get a sufficient SCC – seemed to depend on the chemical and physical properties of each cement type, including the soluble alkali in the mixture, C3A, C3S and the surface area. The range, in which the concentration of these chemical and physical cement compounds should vary – in order to produce an acceptable SCC partially replaced by extenders – was determined and suggested to the cement producer. The main conclusion of this project is that cement properties vary sufficiently from factory to factory so as to influence the performance of an SCC mix. The problem becomes even bigger when such cements are extended with fly ash or slag, and when different SPs are used. When designing a stable SCC mix, these factors should be taken into account.
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Bojestig, Eric. "Adhesion of CVD coatings on new cemeted carbides." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Tillämpad materialvetenskap, 2016. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-298648.
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Steel turning inserts cemented carbides have a binder phase consisting of cobalt (Co). However, in recent years a study from the United States National Toxicity Program (NTP) found that cobalt powder is carcinogenic upon inhalation. The European Union's REACH have therefore also classified cobalt powder as carcinogenic upon inhalation. The worldwide search to find a replacement has therefore lately intensified. It is important that the alternative binder phase has no negative effects on the properties of the insert. In this thesis the adhesion between a multilayer ceramic chemical vapor deposition (CVD) coating and a cemented carbide with the alternative binder phases consisting of iron (Fe), nickel (Ni) and cobalt (Co) has been studied. First of all, the fracture surfaces showed that the CVD coating was able to grow on all cemented carbides, regardless of which binder phase. To evaluate the adhesion, scratch tests were performed on all samples. The results from the scratch tests were not as expected. No chipping of the coating down to the cemented carbide occurred on any of the samples and the samples with the hardest cemented carbide did not get the highest critical load, which it should according to the literature if all other parameters were the same. Instead the sample with the binder phase consisting of 73 wt% iron and 27 wt% nickel had the highest critical load. This is thought to be due to that during the scratch test the binder phase in this cemented carbide would most likely transform into deformation martensite.
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Holmberg, Anders. "Wear and degradation of rock drill buttons with alternative binder phase in granite and sandstone." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Tillämpad materialvetenskap, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-312141.
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In this thesis, drill bit buttons with cobalt, nickel and iron binders in different compositions have been tested against granite and sandstone and the wear and friction have been measured. Furthermore, the wear and degradation of the buttons have been categorized. Buttons with cobalt binder were tested against granite and sandstone and buttons with alternative binders (Ni, Fe, Co) were tested against granite. Cobalt buttons were used as a reference and the wear and friction of the alternative binders was compared to the reference. The amount of worn rock was also measured. Furthermore, post treated drill bit buttons with a composition of Fe-Ni-Co were compared to buttons with the same composition that had not been post treated The results show that buttons with an alternative composition of Fe-Co-Ni and Fe- Ni wears less than the cobalt reference. The post treatment process does not decrease the wear of the drill bit but lowers the deviation from the mean wear. The amount of worn rock does not differ between the samples except for between the post treated and not post treated buttons with a composition of Fe-Ni-Co. The post treated buttons produces more rock debris than the not post treated. No apparent difference could be seen on the surface of the tested buttons after the test. However, composition specific cracks could be found underneath the surface of the samples. EDS-analysis showed signals of oxygen inside of all of the investigated cracks. For some compositions at depths of 20 micrometers. The curves of friction shows similar appearance but the values of the coefficient of friction differs. No apparent correlation was found between the wear and friction of the samples. Furthermore, no apparent correlation was found between the hardness and the wear of the buttons.
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Švec, Jiří. "Možnosti využití odkalů po vypírce vápence." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta chemická, 2011. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-216744.
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In modern point of view of waste management is desirable to effectively process the grates possible amount of wastes. Sediments from cleaning of mined lime stones contains a lot of clay components, but there is also indispensable share of soft calcite. This composition makes these sediments a promising material for preparation of hydraulic binders. Production of common hydraulic binders, especially Portland cement, is very energy-intensive plus loads environment with considerable amount of combustion gases, therefore it is necessary to explore possibilities of alternative low - energy binders production and usage.
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Tůmová, Veronika. "Pojivové systémy na bázi aluminasilikátů." Master's thesis, Vysoké učení technické v Brně. Fakulta strojního inženýrství, 2008. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-228317.
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This thesis describes influence of plasticizers and setting accelerators in binder system based aluminasilikates. Following survey includes changes of characteristics of aluminate cements in combination with various setting accelerators. Practical testing and measuring summarizes and compares interdependence of structure, compressive strength, permeability and abrasion resistance. As a final part of thesis individual mixes are analysed economically and are accompanied by suggestions for future use and use in working experience.
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Danielsson, Olivia. "Effect of carbon activity on microstructure evolution in WC-Ni cemented carbides." Thesis, KTH, Materialvetenskap, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-226566.
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The aim of this work was to systematically study how the microstructure evolution is affected by the carbon activity in WC-Ni cemented carbides. Seven WC-9.59at%Ni alloys with different carbon activity were sintered at 1500 °C. From investigating these alloys, the carbon window has been experimentally evaluated using light optical microscopy and compared to theoretical carbon window calculated using Thermo-Calc. The overall microstructure of cross sections and raw surfaces have been investigated using scanning electron microscopy. Finally, the WC grain size and distribution have been evaluated using electron backscatter diffraction. It was found that the experimental carbon window was slightly wider than the theoretical carbon window. The WC grain size increased and the grain size distribution got wider with increasing carbon activity. In addition, the largest WC grains showed the largest grain growth by increasing carbon activity. By comparing the present results of grain size and distribution of WC-Ni to previous results of WC-Co, it was found that the WC grain growth was more pronounced and more influenced by the carbon activity.
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Grellier, Adèle. "Des fines de brique de terre cuite comme liants de substitution dans les ciments et les matériaux alcali-activés." Electronic Thesis or Diss., Ecole nationale supérieure Mines-Télécom Lille Douai, 2020. http://www.theses.fr/2020MTLD0013.
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L’industrie de la construction produit aujourd’hui une quantité énorme de déchets, plus particulièrement lors de la déconstruction et la démolition de bâtiments. La brique, objet de notre étude, représente une part importante de ces déchets inertes dans certaines régions comme le Nord de la France et la Belgique. Le recyclage des briques est déjà réalisé sous forme de granulats utilisés notamment dans les remblais routiers. Mais cela constitue ce que l’on appelle une opération de « downcycling ». La voie investiguée est une valorisation à plus forte valeur ajoutée via l’élaboration de liants hydrauliques mixtes à base de fines de brique, pour lesquelles il n’existe pas de recyclage à l’heure actuelle.La première voie de valorisation est l’élaboration d’un ciment composé Portland à base de fines de brique de référence avec trois granulométries (D50 de 3µm, 20 µm et 180 µm) d’une part et de fines issues de chantier de démolition (D50 = 20 µm) d’autre part. La deuxième voie de valorisation est l’utilisation de matériaux alcali-activés, avec substitution de laitier de haut-fourneau (GGBFS) par des fines de brique de granulométrie D50 = 20 µm.L’objectif de l’étude est de comprendre l’impact de l’incorporation de fines de briques dans ces deux liants, sur base d’une caractérisation chimique, physique et mécanique des liants formulés au cours du temps. La valorisation dans un ciment est concluante avec des taux de substitution jusqu’à 20 %. Les performances du matériau ainsi formulé sont équivalentes à celles du ciment contrôle. Pour les matériaux alcali-activés, il est démontré que les fines de brique peuvent être un précurseur équivalent au GGBFS et permettre d’atteindre des performances mécaniques équivalentes au contrôle jusqu’à 50 % de substitution. Sous certaines conditions de concentration en solution alcali-activatrice, l’apport de 30 % de fines de briques peut améliorer grandement le temps d’ouvrabilité. Ceci entraîne certes une diminution des performances mécaniques mais elles restent toutefois conformes aux besoins de la constructionThe construction industry today produces an enormous amount of waste, especially during the deconstruction and demolition of buildings. Terracota brick, which is the subject of our study, represents a significant part of this inert waste in some regions. The recycling of bricks is already carried out in the form of aggregates used for example in road embankments. But this constitutes what is called a "downcycling" operation. The investigated way is a valorization with higher added value via the elaboration of mixed hydraulic binders based on brick fines which are not presently recycled.The first way of valorization is the substitution of Portland cement composite based with reference brick fines with three granulometries (D50 of 3µm, 20 µm and 180 µm) on the hand and fines brick from demolition sites (D50 = 20 µm) on the other hand. The second valorization way is their use in alkali-activated materials, by means of substitution of blast furnace slag (GGBFS) by brick fines with a grain size of D50 = 20 µm.The objective of the study is to understand the impact of the incorporation of brick fines in these two binders. The approach is a chemical, physical and mechanical characterization over time of the new binders. Valorization in cement is conclusive when substitutions rates up to 20%: the performance of the material is equivalent to that of the control cement. For alkali-activated materials, it is shown that brick fines can be a precursor equivalent to GGBFS and thus lead to mechanical performances equivalent to control even up to 50% substitution rate in brick fines. Under certain conditions of alkali-activated solution concentration, the addition of 30% brick fines can greatly improve workability time. This actually leads to a decrease in mechanical performance, but it is still in accordance with the construction needs
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Tarragó, Cifre Jose María. "Damage tolerance of cemented carbides under service-like conditions." Doctoral thesis, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/403888.
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Hardmetal industry is continuously seeking for high-performance products at reduced costs. In addition, it is strongly struggled by the high and volatile prices of raw materials. At this juncture, producers and end-users are deeply concerned in increasing the performance and enhancing service-life and reliability of engineering products, and replacing current constituents by alternative and less critical materials. Premature and unexpected fracture, together with wear, is the main damage phenomenon limiting the life in most cemented carbide applications. In the vast majority of cases such ruptures stem from the combination of high monotonic and cyclic stresses, together with different damage-related features associated with harsh service conditions, such as corrosion, and thermal shock. Therefore, relevant consideration of fracture toughness and fatigue resistance is required if reliability and lifetime of hardmetals applications is to be increased. Following the above ideas, the purpose of this thesis is to improve the performance and increase the reliability of cemented carbides in rupture-limited applications on the basis of enhanced damage tolerance and reduced fatigue sensitivity through an optimal microstructural design. Within this framework, this investigation is composed of three main subjects covering different aspects related to the performance of hardmetals under service-like conditions. The first two sections are devoted to conduct a comprehensive study on the influence of the microstructure on fracture and fatigue behaviour of hardmetals. The aim of the third section is to evaluate microstructural effects on the tolerance of cemented carbides to service-like damage, induced either by localised corrosion or thermal shock.
Main contribution to toughness in cemented carbides derives from plastic stretching of crack-bridging ductile enclaves at the crack wake, referred to as the multiligament zone. Hence, the development of a multiligament zone implies the existence of a rising crack growth resistance (R-curve) behaviour in cemented carbides. This effectiveness of this toughening mechanism is intimately related to the microstructural characteristics. Within this context, the first section of this thesis is dedicated to carry out a detailed investigation of fracture mechanics and mechanisms in cemented carbides, and to propose a relation to capture microstructural effects on the R-curve characteristics of these materials.
Strength reduction of hardmetals under the application of cyclic stresses is related to the inhibition of the crack-tip bridging mechanism. For WC¿Co cemented carbides, the degradation of bridging ligaments is mainly associated with an accumulation of the fcc to hcp phase transformation. However, this mechanism does not apply for Ni binders; therefore, it remains unclear if effective fatigue susceptibility of Co-base hardmetals is comparable to that of cemented carbides consisting of alternative binders. Moreover, hardmetals exhibit crack-deflection as an additional toughening mechanism, but contrary to the case of crack-bridging, it is immune to fatigue loads. The effective action of this toughening mechanism is speculated to increase with rising carbide mean grain size. Hence, the second part of this thesis is devoted to study and understand the fatigue sensitivity of cemented carbides consisting of binders with deformation mechanisms beyond phase transformation as well as medium/coarse microstructures.
Finally, the third section of this thesis consists of a systematic study on the influence of the microstructure on damage-related features induced by either thermal shock or corrosion, in order to set out guidelines for optimal microstructural design. In doing so, the structural integrity of damaged cemented carbides is assessed on the basis of residual strength, and microstructural effects on damage tolerance are captured by means of considering induced damage level as a critical parameter.Por un lado, la industria del metal duro está sumergida en una búsqueda constante de materiales de altas prestaciones a un coste reducido. Por el otro lado, las materias primas tienen precios altos y volátiles, que comprometen la estabilidad del mercado. En esta coyuntura, los productores y los usuarios finales están muy interesados, tanto en aumentar el rendimiento, incrementar la vida útil y mejorar la fiabilidad de estos productos, como en su sustitución por materiales alternativos y considerados menos críticos. En este contexto, el desgaste y la ruptura prematura son los dos principales mecanismos que limitan la vida útil de las aplicaciones de metal duro. En la gran mayoría de los casos las rupturas prematuras derivan de la combinación de altas tensiones, tanto monótonas como cíclicas, con el daño inducido durante la vida en servicio, como la corrosión, y el choque térmico. Por lo tanto, con el fin de aumentar fiabilidad en estas aplicaciones, es necesario entender los mecanismos de daño y fallo en estos materiales. Así, el propósito de esta tesis es mejorar el rendimiento y aumentar la fiabilidad de los carburos cementados a partir del desarrollo de materiales con una mayor tolerancia al daño y una menor sensibilidad a fatiga, a través de un óptimo diseño microestructural. La presente investigación se compone de tres partes que abarcan diferentes aspectos relacionados con el desempeño de los metales duros en condiciones de servicio. Las dos primeras secciones están dedicadas a realizar un estudio general sobre la influencia de la microestructura en el comportamiento a fractura y fatiga del metal duro. El objetivo de la tercera sección es evaluar los efectos microestructurales en la tolerancia al daño de los carburos cementados, ya sea inducido por corrosión o por choque térmico. El principal mecanismo de tenacidad en los carburos cementados reside en el estiramiento plástico de ligamentos metálicos de puenteo que se forman detrás de la punta de la grieta, llamada la zona de multiligamentos. El desarrollo del mecanismo de puenteo implica un incremento de la resistencia a fractura a medida que aumenta la longitud de la grieta. Este mecanismo es conocido como curva-R y su eficacia está íntimamente relacionada con las características microestructurales del material. Así, la primera parte de esta tesis doctoral está dedicada a llevar a cabo una investigación detallada de los mecanismos de fractura en los carburos cementados, y a proponer una relación que permita captar los efectos microestructurales en las características de curva-R de estos materiales. Por otro lado, la segunda parte de la tesis está dedicada a estudiar la influencia de la microestructura, incluyendo tanto el tamaño de grano de la fase carburo como el contenido de la fase ligante y su naturaleza química, en la sensibilidad a fatiga de los carburos cementados. Así, se ha prestado una atención particular en estudiar el comportamiento a fatiga de los carburos cementados con base níquel y en su comparación con los de base cobalto. Por otro lado, también se ha estudiado la influencia del tamaño de grano en la deflexión de grieta como un mecanismo adicional de aumento de tenacidad, inmune a las solicitaciones cíclicas. Por último, la tercera sección de esta tesis consiste en un estudio sistemático de la influencia de la microestructura de los carburos cementados en su tolerancia al daño, inducido tanto por corrosión como por choque térmico, con el fin de establecer las directrices para un diseño microestructural óptimo. De este modo, la integridad estructural de carburos cementados se evalúa sobre la base de su resistencia residual a flexión después de la inducción de daño
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Martin, Isabelle. "Développement d'une matrice à base d'aluminate de calcium pour la cimentation de boues issues de la décontamination d'effluents actifs." Thesis, Toulouse 3, 2016. http://www.theses.fr/2016TOU30186/document.
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L'industrie nucléaire est une industrie génératrice de déchets, dont certains sont radioactifs. Ces déchets radioactifs ont des formes et des origines diverses, allant de la paire de gant de manutention faiblement contaminés, à la suspension aqueuse de produits de fissions hautement radioactifs. Dans ce travail, un type de déchet bien particulier a été étudié ; des boues issues de la décontamination d'effluents liquides radioactifs, possédant entre autres les trois particularités suivantes ; * Etre moyennement radioactif, selon les critères de l'ANDRA. * Etre composé d'une forte teneur en eau de constitution (ne pouvant être retirée par simple évaporation) ; * Etre composé d'un sorbant (PPFeNi) dont la stabilité chimique n'est pas assurée pour un pH supérieur à 11. Ces particularités font qu'un enrobage dans une matrice minérale forte consommatrice d'eau, et bas-pH (pH < 11) est envisageable. Le choix c'est alors porté sur le développement d'une matrice ettringitique réalisée à partir d'un mélange de Ciment d'Aluminate de Calcium (CAC) et de sulfate de calcium. Dans un premier temps, la stabilité du sorbant du césium utilisé dans cette étude a été testée dans différents environnements de pH (2 à 14) et de température. Pour cela des analyses chimiques de solution ainsi que des caractérisations du composé par diffraction de rayons X, FTIR et microscopie électronique à balayage-EDS ont permis de fixer les bornes de stabilité que la formulation ettringitique doit avoir. Puis une étude microstructurale (nature et morphologie des produits) de mélanges ettringitiques binaires CAC/sulfate de calcium type hémihydrate et/ou anhydrite a été effectuée afin de caractériser la stabilité de l'ettringite, hydrate fort consommateur d'eau. Les propriétés bas-pH ont été vérifiées notamment par analyse chimique de solutions porales. Certaines limites de ces systèmes concernant le dégagement de chaleur et la possible formation de systèmes expansifs ont été mises en évidence. L'effet de l'augmentation du rapport eau/liant, responsable d'un effet de dilution et permettant de réduire les deux effets précédents, a été également regardé pour ces systèmes binaires. Afin de réduire la chaleur dégagée à court terme tout en permettant le développement de l'hydratation à long terme de systèmes ettringitiques, ces systèmes binaires ont été substitués par des additions minérales à hydraulicité latente type laitier de haut fourneau. Une étude microstructurale de la réactivité du laitier et de la modification de l'assemblage ettringitique a montré une réactivité modérée de ce dernier à jeune âge conformément aux attentes. Pour favoriser sa réactivité à long terme par activation alcaline/sulfatique différentes proportions de sulfate de calcium à dissolution plus lente ont été testés. Les caractéristiques microstructurales de ces systèmes ternaires en présence de différentes teneurs en eau intrinsèquement liée à la nature de type boue du déchet a été étudiée. Enfin, les différentes informations sur l'effet des paramètres de formulation obtenues ont débouché sur la mise en place de tests sur des formulations contenant un déchet simulé inerte et enrichi en chlorures. Des essais systématiques de fluidité, de résistances mécaniques et pour certains d'entre eux d'expansion et de dégagement de chaleur doivent permettre d'identifier une série de mélanges adaptés au test à l'échelle de prototype industriel pour la cimentation de bouesNuclear industry generated waste including radioactive wastes, which have different forms and origins. The wastes produced by reprocessing of nuclear fuel are characterized by important water content, by high pH and temperature sensitivity. The cementation in ettringite systems might be a promising solution to solidify radioactive wastes. Mixtures of Calcium Aluminate Cement (CAC) and calcium sulfate are planned to be used, instead of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), to form a significant amount of ettringite able to catch water molecules when forming. Moreover, due to the low pH of CAC-based matrices, the latter have a good compatibility with the compounds used to stabilize active elements. Initially, the stability of the sorbent of cesium used in this study was tested in different pH environments (2 to 14) and temperature. Chemical analysis and different microstructural characterizations like X-ray diffraction, FTIR and SEM-EDS have allowed to set stability limits of ettringite systems. Then microstructural study on binary systems composed by mixture of CAC/calcium sulfate (hemihydrate and/or anhydrite) was realized to characterize ettringite stability during the time of hydration. Low pH properties were checked by chemical pore solutions analysis. However, the heat generated by hydration and the possible formation of expansive systems require an increase of e/s ratio and additional components like Ground Granulated Furnace Slag (GGBS). These two parameters were studied subsequently. Microstructural study of GGBS reactivity and the modification of ettringite assemblage were showed that GGBS act as filler at early time of hydration. To promote the GGBS reactivity at long term of hydration by alkaline and sulfate activation, different nature of calcium sulfate was used. Then the microstructural characteristic of this ternary system in presence of different e/s ratio was studied. Finally, different information on the effect of formulation parameters obtained led to the development of tests on formulations containing an inert simulated waste and enriched in chlorides. Systematic tests of fluidity, mechanical strength and for some expansion and heat generation should identify a series of mixtures adapted to test prototype to industrial scale for cementing wastes
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Abdul-Hussain, Najlaa. "Experimental Study on the Engineering Properties of Gelfill." Thèse, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/19852.
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Gelfill (GF) is made of tailings, water, binder and chemical additives (Fillset, sodium silicate gel). The components of GF are combined and mixed on the surface and transported (by gravity and/or pumping) to the underground mine workings, where the GF can be used for both underground mine support and tailings storage.
Thermal (T), hydraulic (H), and mechanical (M) properties are important performance criteria of GF. The understanding of these engineering properties and their evolution with time are still limited due to the fact that GF is a new cemented backfill material.
In this thesis, the evolution of the thermal, hydraulic, mechanical, and microstructural properties of small GF samples are determined. Various binder contents of Portland cement type I (PCI) are used. The GF is cured for 3, 7, 28, 90, and 120 days. It is found that the thermal, hydraulic and mechanical properties are time-dependent or affected by the degree of binder hydration index. Furthermore, a relationship is found between the compressive strength and the saturated hydraulic conductivity of the GF samples.
The unsaturated hydraulic properties of GF samples have also been investigated. The outcomes show that unsaturated hydraulic conductivity is influenced by the degree of binder hydration index and binder content, especially at low suction ranges. Simple functions are proposed to predict the evolution of air-entry values (AEVs), residual water content, and fitting parameters from the van Genuchten model with the degree of hydration index (α). Furthermore, two columns are built to simulate the coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical (THM) behaviour of GF under drained and undrained conditions. The obtained results from the GF columns are compared with the small samples. It is observed that the mechanical properties, hydraulic properties (suction and water content), and temperature development are strongly coupled. The magnitude of these THM coupling factors is affected by the size of the GF. The findings also show that the mechanical, hydraulic and thermal properties of the GF columns are different from samples cured in plastic moulds.
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Du, Preez Morne Phillip. "Sensitivity of strength and durability properties of blended cement concrete to changes in water/binder ratio and binder content." Thesis, 2019. https://hdl.handle.net/10539/28070.
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A research report submitted to the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment,
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
the degree of Master of Science in Engineering.
Johannesburg, 2019There are numerous studies that assess the effects of changes in the water/binder (w/b) ratio and binder content on strength and durability properties of concrete. However, limited information is available on the extent to which changes in w/b ratio and binder content affects concrete strength and durability. This study focused on the sensitivity of concrete to changes in these parameters to further the understanding of the material by determining the importance of the parameters on the resultant concrete properties and providing practical guidelines for the mix design process. Concrete test specimens were made using two w/b ratios (0.45 and 0.65), two binder contents (350 and 450kg/m³) and three binder types PC (plain Portland Cement), 70/30 PC/fly ash (FA) and 50/50 PC/ground-granulated blastfurnace slag (GGBS). One parameter was varied at a time. Compressive strength tests were conducted at 3, 7, 14, 28 and 56 days and durability index tests at 28 and 56 days. The results indicate that increases in w/b ratio lead to lower compressive strengths and increased permeability, sorptivity and chloride conductivity. Increases in binder content have beneficial effects on compressive strength; however, this trend does not continue indefinitely and is related to the paste content range, aggregate content and grading. Furthermore, binder content increases proved to be detrimental to concrete durability by decreasing the oxygen permeability (OPI) and increasing the water sorptivity (WSI) and chloride conductivity (CCI) indices. In general, for all the binder types investigated, both the strength and durability properties were more sensitive to changes in w/b ratio than binder content. The compressive strength of FA concretes was the most affected by a change in w/b ratio. The sensitivity hierarchy of compressive strength of PC and GGBS concretes to a change in w/b ratio varied with age. For the three different binder types, sensitivity of compressive strength to changes in w/b ratio generally decreased with age. The extent to which a change in binder content affects compressive strength varies with age and no clear binder type hierarchy is evident. The w/b ratio therefore remains the controlling factor of compressive strength. For the parameters tested, the OPI of FA concretes exhibited the highest sensitivity to changes in w/b ratio followed by GGBS and PC concretes respectively. Moreover, GGBS concretes were the most sensitive to changes in binder content followed by PC and FA concretes. As with compressive strength, sensitivity of OPI to changes in both w/b ratio and binder content decreases with age. The sensitivity variance of OPI between changes in w/b ratio and binder content is considered to be minimal, less than 5.0%, and therefore both of these parameters need to be carefully considered in the mix design process when assessing permeability requirements. The results also indicate that the sensitivity of WSI to changes in w/b ratio follows a similar pattern to compressive strength and decreases in the following order: FA > PC > GGBS. Furthermore, this sensitivity increases with age apart from one FA specimen. The sensitivity trends for binder content variations are not well defined; however, they generally decrease with age. W/b ratios and paste contents therefore need to be kept as low as possible in concrete mixes. CCI sensitivity to changes in w/b ratio decreases in the following order: PC > FA > GGBS. The sensitivity to changes in binder content generally decreased as follows: GGBS > PC FA. The extent to which a change in w/b ratio and binder content affects CCI generally decreases with age. These findings reiterated the need to control the paste volume. Adopting the highest replacement levels of GGBS leads to the lowest chloride conductivity. However, these concrete mixes exhibit the highest sensitivity to changes in paste content
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chiou, you-hua, and 邱祐華. "Electrical Resistivity Determination of Cement-Based Binder Using Embedded Four-Terminal Probe Method." Thesis, 2010. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/05616225872235045354.
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碩士國立高雄應用科技大學
土木工程與防災科技研究所
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This paper uses embedded four-terminal probe method to study the electrical resistivity of cement binders. There are four kinds of materials being investigated including pure cement binders, 15% weight of fly ash mixed, 30% weight of slag mixed, and 1% volume of graphite added cement binders. The resistivities of the cement-binder specimens are measured under unloaded and statically loaded states. For the unloaded tests, the measured volumetric resistivity and the corresponding polarization history are used to observe the hydration degree and early age of the cement-binders. For the statically loaded tests, the resistivity measurements are used to identify the occurrence of fatal damages when specimens are under compressive and flexural loads. The experimental results have shown that the polarization effect would be induced by a constantly applied external electric field, in this study the direct current (DC) input over the outermost electrodes. This effect is prominent at the early age (1 day) of the cement binders and becomes moderate after 7 days of age. It is also observed that the resistivity measurement of cement binders is more consistent after the polarization has reached a plateau, and the saturation period of polarization would decrease with the age of cement binders. Basically, the electrical resistivity also grows with the materials’ age due to hydration process. By adding conductive particles such as graphite powders into the cement mixtures, the resistivity can be effectively lowered. Furthermore, the loading test results have reveal that the materials’ volumetric resistivity would experience a subtle change before any severe damage is induced, and intensively fluctuate when fatal cracks occur. This phenomenon holds true for both the compressive and flexural loading tests.
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Chen, Chih-Yang, and 陳致仰. "Effects of Fly Ash Contents on Durability Properties of No-Cement Eco-Binder Concrete." Thesis, 2016. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/96769396384515982607.
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碩士國立臺灣科技大學
營建工程系
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The cementitious material of the No-Cement Eco-Binder Concrete is composed of three powders, circulating fluidized bed combustion (CFBC) fly ash, ground granulate blast furnace (GGBF) slag and Class F fly ash. This research addressed the effects of various amounts of Class F fly ashes on the durability property of such concrete. The compositions of CFBC ash, anhydrous gypsum and lime, react with water to produce ettringite (Aft) and calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) gel to provide the concrete strength, but excessive amount will produce expansion resulting in unstable concrete volume and the reduction of the durability of concrete. This study used a fixed water-cementitious material (w/cm) ratio of 0.3, and five proportions of fly ash with (0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 50%), and two proportions of CFBC ash (15%, 25%) to replace the slag powder to make the concrete, from which the engineering properties of fresh, hardened, and durability were studied to investigate the resulting effects due to the addition of various amounts of fly ash. The results of study show that: (1) Fresh properties. When the amount of replacement of fly ash increases from 0 to 20%, the values of slump and slump flow increase by the ranges from 1.85% to 3.7% and from 2.8% to 22.4%. When the replacement ratio increases to 30% and 50%, the values of slump and slump flow decrease by the ranges from 8% to 10.2% and from 27.4% to 28.9%. The optimal value of fly ash replacement to have good workability is from 10% to 20%. (2) Engineering properties. At fixed amount of 15% of CFBC ash together with the increase of fly ash from 0% to 50%, the compressive strengths of 28 days and 56 days reduced by 7.04% to 4.77%. When the replacement amount of fly ash from 0% to 30%, the ultrasonic pulse velocities of 28 days and 56 days decreased by 0.3% to 1.34%. The ultrasonic pulse velocity with 50% of fly ash lower was lower than that of 0% by 0.01%. The coefficient of thermal conductivities at 28 days and 56 days increased by 20.1% and 10.7% when the increase of fly ash from 0% to 50%. (3) Durability properties. The rapid chloride tests result show that, at age of 56 days with 10% and 20% of fly ash additions, the amount of charge decreased by 34.3% and 31.4%, respectively. When the addition of fly ash increased to 30% and 50%, the amount of charge increased by 42 % and 169%, respectively. At the fixed amount of 15% of CFBC ash with the amount of fly ash replacement from 0% to 50%, the amount of electrical resistivity of 28 days and 56 days increased by 3.52% and 17.2%. When the amount of fly ash increased and under curing pressure for 48 and 72 hours, the carbonation depth increased by 200%~282.6%. Two mixtures with the lowest and second lowest corrosions were (a) 25% replacement of CFBC ash and (b) 15% replacement of CFBC ash and 20% replacement of fly ash, respectively, having the values of only 8.4% and 11.9% of those of the OPC.
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"Early Age Characterization and Microstructural Features of Sustainable Binder Systems for Concrete." Doctoral diss., 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.25185.
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abstract: Concrete is the most widely used infrastructure material worldwide. Production of portland cement, the main binding component in concrete, has been shown to require significant energy and account for approximately 5-7% of global carbon dioxide production. The expected continued increased use of concrete over the coming decades indicates this is an ideal time to implement sustainable binder technologies. The current work aims to explore enhanced sustainability concretes, primarily in the context of limestone and flow. Aspects such as hydration kinetics, hydration product formation and pore structure add to the understanding of the strength development and potential durability characteristics of these binder systems. Two main strategies for enhancing this sustainability are explored in this work: (i) the use of high volume limestone in combination with other alternative cementitious materials to decrease the portland cement quantity in concrete and (ii) the use of geopolymers as the binder phase in concrete. The first phase of the work investigates the use of fine limestone as cement replacement from the perspective of hydration, strength development, and pore structure. The nature of the potential synergistic benefit of limestone and alumina will be explored. The second phase will focus on the rheological characterization of these materials in the fresh state, as well as a more general investigation of the rheological characterization of suspensions. The results of this work indicate several key ideas. (i) There is a potential synergistic benefit for strength, hydration, and pore structure by using alumina and in portland limestone cements, (ii) the limestone in these systems is shown to react to some extent, and fine limestone is shown to accelerate hydration, (iii) rheological characteristics of cementitious suspensions are complex, and strongly dependent on several key parameters including: the solid loading, interparticle forces, surface area of the particles present, particle size distribution of the particles, and rheological nature of the media in which the particles are suspended, and (iv) stress plateau method is proposed for the determination of rheological properties of concentrated suspensions, as it more accurately predicts apparent yield stress and is shown to correlate well with other viscoelastic properties of the suspensions.Dissertation/Thesis
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Yang, Chiao-Wei, and 楊巧薇. "Study on Fracture Energy and Uniaxial Compressive Behavior of Mortar Made with No-Cement Eco-Binder." Thesis, 2018. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/ys7bzx.
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碩士國立臺灣科技大學
營建工程系
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This study aims to investigate engineering properties, stress-strain relationship, and the fracture energy of mortar made with no-cement binder. The fracture energy was measured by three point bending (TPB) tests which were carried out on various notched beams, as recommended by RILEM based on Size Effect Law (SEL), and the test result were compared with those of mortar specimens of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) having similar compressive strengths. No-cement binder was denoted as SFC binder, which was made by three kinds of blended industrial solid wastes of ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS/slag), Type F fly ash (FFA), and circulating fluidized bed combustion (CFBC) fly ash. Experimental results showed that: (1) For specimens with similar 28-day compressive strength, the early strength of SFC mortar specimen was lower than that of OPC mortar, but their later strengths were similar; (2) The elastic moduli of SFC mortar were higher than those of the OPC mortar at the similar compressive strength by 15% and 23%, for the low-strength group and high-strength group, respectively. (3) The peak strength of SFC mortar with water-to-binder (W/B) ratio of 0.25 was increased by 85% as compared with that of 0.35. (4) The peak strains of SFC mortar were in the range of 0.00279 to 0.0042, where peak strains were higher by 27% for low-strain group and lower by 32% for high-strength group as compared with those of OPC mortar. (5) The post peak behavior of stress strain relationship of SFC mortar showed more brittle behavior than that of OPC mortar with similar compressive strength. (6) ClassⅡsnap-back failure mode only happened when the compressive strength of SFC mortar higher than 60 MPa in this research; (7) The splitting strengths of SFC and OPC mortar had similar results at similar compressive strength, in which the difference of 3% and 10% occurred to the low-strength group and high-strength group, respectively. (8) For the TPB specimens with the initial crack widths of 2 mm and 4 mm, respectively, the resulting differences were between 4% and 12% for peak load and about 23% for fracture energy; (9) For SFC mortar, the increment of compressive strength by 80% and 98% induced the fracture energy increase by 76% and 225%, respectively. On the other hand, compressive strength increase by 29% and 75% as fracture energy decrease by 15% and 33%.
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Greensmith, Christopher Graeme. "The effects of cement extenders and water to binder ratio on the heat evolution characteristics of concrete." Thesis, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10539/1516.
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Student Number : 9900772K -
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Faculty of Engineering and the Built EnvironmentThe hydration of cement is an exothermic reaction, which begins almost immediately upon contact with water. This produces a large amount heat that subsequently raises the temperature of the concrete mixture, creating a temperature gradient across the member. The temperature rise associated with hydration induces thermo-mechanical stresses. These stresses can cause damage to the structure, affecting the durability and in extreme cases the functionality of the structure. If the maximum rate of heat evolution experienced can be minimised through the selection of the constituents of a concrete mixture, then the thermal stresses that develop in the concrete can be reduced. The main aim of this research is to develop a knowledge of how the heat evolution characteristics of concrete are affected by changing certain concrete mixture parameters and ingredients. The focus is on the addition of three different cement extenders and varying the water/cement ratio. This will be a step towards the development of a model for predicting the thermal properties of concrete. As a part of this investigation, a prediction model for the change in heat rate in concrete was developed. The model is intended to predict the contribution of the individual clinker crystallographic phases in cement and the heat liberated in concrete during hydration.
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Chang, Chin-Ming, and 張晉銘. "Inspection on the Water-Cement Ratio and Water-Binder Ratio of Concrete Using the Infrared Thermography Technology." Thesis, 2011. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/97711399117687709721.
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碩士國立屏東科技大學
土木工程系所
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The thesis uesd the pulsed themography method of infrared thermogra- phy technology to heat concrete specimens with and without adding Pozzolanic material respectively. An infrared thermography meter was used to record the heat dissipation history on specimens of different water-cement ratios WC and different water-binder ratios WB. The test values are then used performed the 2nd order polynomial regression analysis to establish the relationship of WC and WB vs heat dissipation ratio Td, which can be used as a best model for evaluating WC and WB of concrete. The test results showed that, the best result of the regression analysis of WC vs Td at heat dissipating time ratio 1.0 (2 hr) is that heating in a closure environment without air conditioning. The regression equation is WC = -1946.482 Td2 + 3693.432 Td - 1750.985. The correlation coefficient R2 is 0.829. The best result of the regression analysis of WB vs Td at heat dissipating time ratio 1.25 (2.5 hr) is that heating in a closure environment without air conditioning. The regression equation is WB = -2192.620 Td2 – 4159.210 Td + 1971.465. R2 is 0.956. Longer recording on Td won’t guarantee a more regular of the heat dissipating curve. Therefore, it is suggested that the temperature of heat dissipating history can only be observed only to heat dissipating time ratio 1.0 (2 hr). Keywords: infrared thermography technology, pulsed thermography, water- binder ratio, water-cement ratio
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Starinieri, V., David C. Hughes, and D. Wilk. "Influence of the combination of Roman cement and lime as the binder phase in render mortars for restoration." 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10454/9736.
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NoIt is known that lime was added to historic Roman cement render mortars. The focus of this work is the influence of the combination of NHL5 and CL90 with Roman cement in mortars for restoration; however, the results indicate a wider potential for render applications in general. It is shown that simply adding lime to Roman cement does not retard its hydration and yields mortars where the binding action of the cement is compromised by the mixing process. If the cement is retarded by means of a pre-hydration process, hybrid mortars can be produced with improved workability and workable life as well as permitting the fine control of strength and moisture transport.