Mechanical and microstructural behavior of concrete containing marble and nano silica

Sancheti, Gaurav; Kashyap, Vikram Singh; Yadav, Jitendra Singh

doi:10.1108/jedt-08-2021-0413

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“…The nanofiller effect and pozzolanic reaction reduce the crystal diameters of calcium hydroxide, hence improving the ITZ [35]. NS interacts more distorted and elongated Ca atoms and decreases their concentration in the concrete matrix [36], hence accelerating C3S degradation and cement hydration (Fig. 4).…”

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Smart sustainable concrete: enhancing the strength and durability with nano silica

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A detailed investigation was conducted to analyse the mechanical and durability features of a mixture of binary cement concrete modified with nanomaterials. In the context of the concrete matrix, the substitution of fractional cement content was carried out using Nano silica (NS) at concentrations of 1%, 2%, and 3%. Four distinct cementitious blends were subjected to a comprehensive match of tests, which encompassed compressive strength, flexural strength, split tensile strength, static modulus of elasticity, bulk density, water absorption, permeability, carbonation resistance, acid attack resistance, and rapid chloride penetration. The compositions of the mixes were investigated through the use of various microstructural analysis techniques, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The research revealed significant improvements in the mechanical and durability characteristics of the material. An increment in the mechanical and durability properties of mixtures were seen due to inclusion of marble power and Nano silica due to enhanced pozzolanic activities of composite and its filling effect. It is worth mentioning that Nano silica has shown the potential to mitigate the degradation caused by exposure to sulfuric acid. The SEM-EDX analysis demonstrated a decrease in the Ca/Si ratio when compared to the reference combination, suggesting an increase in the consumption of calcium hydroxide (CH) and the creation of a more compact calcium-silicate-hydrate (C-S-H) gel. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) findings indicate that NS has the ability to act as an accelerator for pozzolanic processes. This is achieved by consuming calcium hydroxide (CH) and promoting the creation of extra calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H), which ultimately enhances the overall performance of the concrete mixture.

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Section: Compressive Strengthmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The figures demonstrate this. SEM photos show a minute CH crystal particle embedded in the concrete matrix[36]. The NS pozzolanic reaction consumes CH and produces more CSH gel.…”

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