Cement Stone Structure Compaction With Composite Binder

Abstract

The aim of the paper is to improve the strength properties of cement stone via control for structure formation. The composite binder composition includes the type CEM I 42.5N (58–70%) Portland cement, active silica additive (25–37%), quartz sand (2.5–7.5%) and limestone crushed waste (2.5–7.5%). The optimum technology of mechanochemical activation is proposed for the cement stone. The optimization of the structure formation process is provided by the mineral-mineral modifier, crushed together with Portland cement in a planetary mill to a specific surface of 550 m2/kg. The amorphous phase of silicon dioxide in the composition of the modifier intensifies the calcium hydroxide binding forming during alite hydration. It contributes to the growth in low-basic calcium silicate and lowers the cement stone basicity, while reducing the amount of portlandite. The crystalline phase of β-quartz silicon dioxide plays the role of crystallization centers new formations and the cement stone microstructure compaction. Limestone particles contribute to the formation of calcium hydrocarbonate and act as a microfiller together with fine ground quartz sand clogging the pores in the cement stone.