Centro de Território, Ambiente e Construção
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
Campus de Azurém
4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
Phone: + 351 253 510 200 (517 206)
Fax: + 351 253 510 217
Email: geral@ctac.uminho.pt
Title | Spent equilibrium catalyst as internal curing agent in UHPFRC |
Publication Type | Papers in International Journals |
Year of Publication | 2019 |
Authors | Matos A. M., Nunes S., Costa C., and Aguiar, J. B. |
Abstract | The main goal of the current paper is to optimize ultra-high performance cementitious material (UHPC) mixes incorporating the spent equilibrium catalyst (ECat) to mitigate autogenous shrinkage. Design of experiments approach was used to optimize mixtures targeting different engineering properties, namely, self-compactibility, low early-age shrinkage and cracking risk, improved durability and high mechanical performance. The statistical models established indicated that ECat exhibits a strong positive effect on the autogenous shrinkage mitigation of UHPC attributed to the water absorbed in the porous of ECat particles. The proposed optimal UHPC mixture represents the best compromise between low autogenous shrinkage – 32% of reduction – and high resistivity at 28 days without impairing self-compatibility and compressive strength. This optimal UHPC combined with 3% high-strength steel fibres (lf/df=65) proved to be comparable to other Ultra High-Performance Fibre Reinforced Composites (UHPFRC), in terms of mechanical behaviour, and more eco-friendly and cost-efficient than UHPCs reported in the literature. |
Journal | Cement and Concrete Composites |
Volume | 104 |
Date Published | 2019-09-01 |
DOI | 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2019.103362 |
Keywords | Autogenous shrinkage, Durability, Spent equilibrium catalyst (ECat), Statistical factorial design, Sustainability, Ultra-high performance fibre reinforced cementitious composites (UHPFRC) |
Rights | embargoedAccess (2 Years) |
Peer reviewed | yes |
Status | published |
The Centre for Territory, Environment and Construction (CTAC) is a research unit of the School of Engineering of University of Minho (UMinho), recognised by the “FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia” (Foundation for Science and Technology), associated to the Department of Civil Engineering (DEC), with whom it shares resources and namely human resources.
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Centro de Território, Ambiente e Construção
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
Campus de Azurém
4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
Phone: + 351 253 510 200 (517 206)
Fax: + 351 253 510 217
Email: geral@ctac.uminho.pt