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Effect of De-Icing Chemicals on Concrete Scaling: The Role of Storage Water
(MDPI, 2023-07-10)This paper deals with the effect of the character of the water used for the water storage of concrete test specimens on the results of tests for resistance to de-icing chemicals. Two experiments were conducted to investigate ... -
Physico-Chemical Properties of Lithium Silicates Related to Their Utilization for Concrete Densifiers
(MDPI, 2023-03-08)Protection of concrete against aggressive influences from the surrounding environment becomes an important step to increase its durability. Today, alkali silicate solutions are advantageously used as pore-blocking treatments ... -
Effect of petrographic composition and chemistry of aggregate on the local and general fracture response of cementitious composites
(Gruppo Italiano Frattura, 2022-03-25)This paper concerns the results of research into the influence of the composition of rock inclusions on the fracture response of cement-based composite specimens. Specially designed specimens of the nominal dimensions 40 ... -
Effect of polyethylene glycol addition on metakaolin-based geopolymer
(Elsevier, 2016-06-01)Polyethylene glycol is a non-toxic water soluble polymer often used in many industrial applications. The aim of this paper is to study the effect of polyethylene glycol with relative molecular weight ranging between 400–20000 ... -
Effect of carbon nanotubes on the mechanical fracture properties of fly ash geopolymer
(Elsevier, 2016-06-01)Fly ash geopolymer is amorphous aluminosilicate material which is considered as alternative to Portland cement concrete. One of the limiting factors of its utilization is an increased shrinkage and related deterioration ... -
Model uncertainty in diffusion coefficient for chloride ingress into concrete
(Elsevier, 2021-08-17)Diffusion coefficient for the chloride ingress into concrete is a key parameter describing the resistance against chloride penetration into the concrete. Consequently, it is an important aspect of the durability of reinforced ... -
Self-sensing performance of metakaolin geopolymer with carbon nanotubes subjected to repeated compressive loading
(IOP Publishing, 2021-12-21)Alkaline activated binders showing enhanced piezoresistive properties have recently attracted increased interest in research of their application in smart self-sensing components. This study is focused on metakaolin ... -
Fracture parameters of fly ash geopolymer mortars with carbon black and graphite filler
(IOP Publishing, 2021-11-23)In this study, the effect of carbon black and graphite filler on the crack initiation and fracture parameters of fly ash geopolymer mortar is investigated. The carbon black was added in the amount of 0.5 and 1.0% and ... -
Blended alkali-activated fly ash / brick powder materials
(Elsevier, 2016-08-08)Aluminosilicate materials can be transformed into very compact binding material by the process called alkaline activation. The paper presents results of alkaline activation of fly ash and waste fine-grained brick body. ... -
Immobilization of Heavy Metals in Natural Zeolite-blended Cement Pastes
(Elsevier, 2016-09-26)This paper deals with the investigation of efficiency of natural zeolite-blended cement pastes for the immobilization of heavy metals. Natural zeolite was used to partially replace ordinary Portland cement (OPC) at rates ... -
Fracture parameters of alkali-activated aluminosilicate composites with ceramic precursor: durability aspects
(Elsevier, 2021-11-20)Four sets of alkali-activated aluminosilicate (AAAS) composites based on ceramic precursors were studied in terms of their characterization by mechanical fracture parameters as a basis for considerations of durability. ... -
Influence of rock inclusion composition on the fracture response of cement-based composite specimens
(Elsevier, 2021-11-20)This paper concerns the results of research into the influence of the composition of rock inclusions on the fracture response of cement-based composite specimens. Specially designed specimens of the nominal dimensions 40 ... -
Effect of Aggregate and Binder Type on the Functional and Durability Parameters of Lightweight Repair Mortars
(MDPI, 2021-10-25)The subject matter of the work presented here is the development and evaluation of novel lightweight mortars that meet the functional and technical criteria imposed on repair mortars. In a broad experimental campaign, lime, ... -
Bond Properties of NHL-Based Mortars with Viscosity-Modifying Water-Retentive Admixtures
(MDPI, 2021-06-25)This article studies the influence of biopolymeric viscosity-modifying admixtures with water-retentive function on the physico-mechanical properties of natural hydraulic lime-based mortars and their adherence to the ... -
Self-Sensing Properties of Fly Ash Geopolymer Doped with Carbon Black under Compression
(MDPI, 2021-08-04)The development of smart materials is a basic prerequisite for the development of new tech-nologies enabling the continuous non-destructive diagnostic analysis of building structures. Within this framework, the piezoresistive ... -
Evaluation of durability-related field inspection data from concrete bridges under service
(Polish Academy of Sciences, 2020-01-01)The level of de gradation of reinforced concrete bridges was evaluated based on the in-situ measurements performed on five reinforced concrete bridges under service located in the Czech Republic. The combined effect of ... -
Salt and Ice Crystallization Resistance of Lime Mortars with Natural Lightweight Aggregate
(Scipedia, 2020-09-25)In this study, the comparison of lava sand, pumice, and natural zeolite as lightweight aggregate in air lime mortars, natural hydraulic lime mortars, and cement-lime mortars has been investigated with emphasis on the ... -
Impedance spectroscopy measurement of metakaolin-based alkali-activated building materials
(IOP Publishing, 2020-12-18)Cement-containing as well as cement-free building materials are regarded as dielectrics. Therefore, electrically conducting admixtures are to be added to them in order to increase their electrical conductivity. Steel or ... -
Microstructure of biopolymer-modified aerial lime mortars
(EDP Sciences, 2020-10-14)Cellulose-based viscosity-modifying admixtures are used on daily basis in a wide range of building materials, dominantly in pre-mixed mortar systems. Lately, alternative admixtures such as different “gums” have emerged. ... -
Mortars with Crushed Lava Granulate for Repair of Damp Historical Buildings
(MDPI, 2019-10-30)In this paper, crushed lava granulate was used as full silica sand replacement in composition of repair mortars based on hydrated lime, natural hydraulic lime, or cement-lime binder. Lava granules were analyzed by X-ray ...
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