Determination Analysis of Content of Aggregate Micro Fines of Middle and Low Compressive Strength Manufactured Fine Aggregate Concrete

There are some controversies on influences of stone powder on performances of concrete, and its content determination is one of the hot issues of manufactured fine aggregate (MFA) concrete. Slump and compressive strength of limestone MFA concrete were analyzed on contents of stone powder for middle-low strength and different flowability concrete. The experiment results show that there are different optimums percent of stone powder of MFA, such as 5, 10, and 20 for different types of concrete, but the water-powder ratio for them is 0.4. It is concluded that optimum percent of stone powder may be predicted by water-powder 0.4 for middle and low strength MFA concrete.     

Properties of Concrete Made from Composite Fine Aggregate

In this paper,the workabiltiy,strength.Shrinkage and creep of concrete made from composite fine aggregate (CFC) were studied. Resuits show that the properties of CFC is familiar to those of concrete made from natural middle-size of fine aggregate when the mixture proportion is the same.The composite fine aggregate composed of man-made limestone sand and natural super-fine sand could be used for producing flowing corcrete.     

The Effect of Water-Cement Ratio on the Plastic Shrinkage Cracking of Lightweight Aggregate Concrete

In this paper, the characteristic of the plastic shrinkage cracking of the lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC) was studied under the condition of prescribed quantity of cement and aggregate and was compared with that of the normal aggregate concrete (NC) with the same proportion of materials for the LWAC. The results suggested that the water evaporation quantity in the concrete became larger with the increase of w/c, and water evaporation velocity reached maximum value around two hours. When the water-cement ratio was low, the area of the plastic shrinkage cracking of LWAC was large and when w/c was 0.40, the area reached the maximum value and then became smaller with the increase of w/c.     

Rubber Powder Modified Frost Resistance of Recycled Aggregate Concrete

Utilizing relative dynamic elastic modulus and weight loss of concrete as evaluation indices, the frost resistance of concrete with 0.45 water-cement ratio and different recycled aggregate replacement proportions was studied in the water and 3.5% sodium chloride solution. The mass proportions of recycled aggregate are 25%, 50% and 75%, respectively. Furthermore, the frost resistance of the modified concrete with 5% and 10% rubber powder volume fractions replacing fine aggregates was studied. The results show that: the frost resistance of concrete decreases with the increase of recycled aggregate, when the recycled aggregate mass fractions are 25% and 50%, its influence on the frost resistance of concrete is little, and mixing rubber powders can effectively improve the frost resistance of concrete; when the recycled aggregate mass fraction reaches 75%, its effect on the frost resistance of concrete is significant, and mixing rubber powders has certain improvement effect, but compared with the benchmark group of concrete the maximum freeze-thaw cycles decreases more than 30%. In water frozen test, the weight loss is small and the relative dynamic elastic modulus loss is quite obvious. The frost resistance is better when adding 5% volume fraction of rubber powders. In salt frozen test, the main characteristic is the weight loss exceeds the requirements. The frost resistance is better when adding 10% volume fraction of rubber powders. The improvement effect of rubber powder to the frost resistance of concrete in salt solution is much better than that in water.     

A Primary Investigation on Concrete Made from Iron and Steel Slags for Building Ecological Artifical Reefs

A method of orthogonal test was used to optimize the strength of the cementitious material for preparing the concrete of high-strength artifical reefs.The results show that with the ratio of iron slag:steel slag=7:1,and when 10% cement clinker and 10% gypsum of Flue Gas Desulfurization Waste (FGDW) was mixed with 80% iron and steel slags powder,the mixed cementitious material had an optimized strength.The optimized specific surface area are 480 m 2/kg and 550 m 2/kg for iron slag and steel slag powder respectively.The ordinary portland cement can be totally substituted by such a mixed cementitious material with iron and steel slags as its major components in preparing the concrete for building high-strength artificial reefs.A concrete with a compressive strengh over 65MPa can be prepared by using such a mixture as a cementitious material and steel slag grains as its fine and coarse aggregats which have been stubilized by a hot-simmering method. Hydration processes of net slurry were analysized by XRD and SEM methods. The results show that the hydration products in the system are mainly AFt and C-S-H gel. The results also show that the pozzolanic reaction of iron slags could be largely promoted by the coordinations of steel slags,clinker and FGDW.     

Preliminary Discussion on Mixing Design of Porous Concrete

Porous concrete is an eco-concrete with high porosity and high strength,whose application was restricted to some extent,because there is lack of appropriate and unitive mixing design method.According to the features of porous concrete,proportion design idea of porous concrete whose major design parameter was porosity and strength was satisfied by changing variety of cementing material and aggregate size.The design method of porous concrete was that the raw materials were selected according to design requirement at first,secondly,aggregate dosage per unit volume of porous concrete was calculated,thirdly,dosage of cementing material was calculated by apparent density of aggregate and porosity of design requirement,finally,cement dosage of the unit physical volume and water dosage were calculated by water cement ratio deter mined by requirement of forming process.The test result indicated that this mixing design method of porous concrete was reliable and feasible.     

Cementation Effect with Cement during Cold In Place Recycling System of Asphalt Pavement

Different kinds of structures of RAP and different contents of cement were prepared. By means of standard compaction test, unconfined compressive strength, water stability, modulus and SEM test, the cementation effect with cement was studied. It was shown that the maximum dry density of RAP mixture rose from 1.91g/cm3 to 2.00g/cm3 with the increase of cement content when A/S was 0.4. The maximum dry density of RAP mixture would rise when adding more asphalt. The unconfined compressive strength rose from 1.48MPa to 2.63 MPa and then down to 2.28MPa when cement content was 6%. The best property could be got when A/S was 0.4 and the cement content was 6% with 9.5% water. The compressive strength of RAP mixture declined after it was cured in water for 24 h, but it had the same tendency with those of which had not been maintained in water. And it is also found that RAP does not obtain better stabilities in high temperature with modular test. From SEM test, it is shown that ettringite and C S H interlace and form the netted structure, and the aggregate would be enwrapped to increase the strength.     

Improvement of Alkaline Fillers on Anti-stripping Properties of Asphalt Concrete

Anti stripping is an important objective of asphalt concrete engineering.Effects of acidic and alkaline fillers on anti stripping of asphalt concrete, and the possibilities of solid powder wastes added into asphalt concrete as the filler, have been explored. The result shows that additions of alkaline filler such as limestone and EF material into asphalt concrete as the filler, compared to acidic fillers such as siliceous mineral filler and fly ash, can effectively enhance the Marshell stability, resilient modulus and split tensile strength for this mixture. Meanwhile, the anti-stripping ability of asphalt concrete would be greatly improved.     

Micro structure Characteristics of Recycled Fine Aggregate and Its Concrete

The characteristics of recycled fine aggregate (RFA) and its concrete (RFAC) were analyzed by SEM, EDXA, XRD, Micro harness and nitrogen absorption. The results show that RFA is an artificial aggregate with complex compositions, certain hydration activity and high permeability. The mineral compositions of RFA include SiO2, CaCO3 and a small quantity of C2S, which has a certain hydration activity and can form hydration productions. The compaction rate of cement paste in RFAC is low because of pores in it. There is obvious interfacial transition zone (ITZ) between RFAC and cement paste, and its width is bigger than that in ordinary concrete. In addition, the values of micro hardness of the interfacial transition zone on both sides of RFA and cement paste are lower. The porous structure of the recycled fine aggregates and defects of ITZ are main reasons for big pores in RFAC, which has bad effect on impermeability of RFAC.     

Characteristics of Asphalt Rubber Mortar and Aggregate Gradation Optimization Based on High Temperature Condition

To improve the performance of asphalt rubber mixture under high temperature, an optimal proposal was put forward which selected asphalt rubber mortar and aggregate gradation as the main objects. According to experimental tests, the anti rutting factors and phase angles of asphalt mortar was studied with different rations of filler bitumen. And then, with the characteristics of asphalt rubber, the optimal gradation was presented by means of the adjustment of aggregate gradation which chose dynamic stability and relative deformation as value indexes. The results shew that asphalt rubber mixtures would show an optimal high temperature performance if the following measures can be taken: (1) making an adjustment of ratio of filler bitumen to about 1.2; (2) replacing mineral powder with cement; (3) making an adjustment of aggregate gradation and lower the proportion of mineral powder based on SMA.     

Influence of Fine Recycled Aggregate on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Concrete

Based on a series of recycle process, waste concrete can be made into fine recycled aggregate which can be used completely or partly to compound concrete as a substitute for natural sand. But the special properties of fine recycled aggregate make the performance of concrete with fine recycled aggregate different from normal concrete. Characteristics of fine recycled aggregate and its influence on physical and mechanical properties of concrete are studied. On this basis, the influence of fine recycled aggregate on gas permeation properties, chloride permeability, and carbonation resistance of concrete are also studied. It is found that fine recycled aggregate produces a lot of defects in crushing preparation. And the compressive strength, the chloride permeability and the carbonation resistance of the concrete with fine recycled aggregate as substitution show difference from that of normal concrete.     

Influence of fine aggregate on initial shrinkage of high performance concrete

The type and percentage of sand affect the gradation of coarse fine aggregate and the amount of spare mortar in concrete, which further affects the resistance of fresh concrete to initial plastic shrinkage. Taking into account the engineering characteristics of sand in the area of Chongqing, P. R. China, three fine aggregates composed of superfine, medium, mixed and manufactured sand, are used to prepare high performance concrete (HPC). The effects of these three fine aggregates on initial plastic shrinkage crack are investigated. The results show that the HPC prepared with superfine sand possesses a higher initial shrinkage value than HPC prepared with mixed or medium sand. An optimal sand percentage is necessary to reduce the initial shrinkage cracking of HPC prepared with mixed or medium sand.     

再生混凝土抗碳化性能试验研究及理论分析

通过快速碳化试验,以再生骨料掺量、水灰比、水泥用量、原始混凝土强度和矿物掺合料为影响因素,对再生混凝土的碳化性能进行研究。试验结果表明：再生混凝土的碳化深度随水灰比、再生骨料掺量的增加而减小,随原始混凝土强度的增大和水泥用量的增加而增大,适量添加矿物掺和料能降低再生混凝土的碳化深度,提升其抗碳化性能。在已有的普通混凝土碳化模型研究基础上,结合本试验和中国其他学者的试验数据,建立了再生混凝土碳化深度预测模型,模型预测结果与试验值吻合较好。     

连作对棉田土壤物理性质的影响

以新疆南疆地区50团棉花连作5年、10年、15年20年的土壤为研究对象,分别测定不同连作年限土壤比重、容重、孔隙度以及团聚体结构和机械组成等物理性状。结果表明：棉花连作对其土壤各种物理性状产生了较大的影响。比重、容重随着连作年限的增长呈上升趋势,而孔隙度则反之;土壤团聚体中粒径小于0.25mm的微团聚体占了较大比重,良好团聚体的含量随着连作年限的增长呈下降趋势,而微团聚体则相反;土壤机械组成中砂粒的含量占了较大比重,而砾石没有,砂粒的含量随着连作年限的增长呈上升趋势,粉粒呈下降趋势,而粘粒呈无规律的波动状。     

Study on Influence of Mineral Admixture on Chloride Ion Penetration and Diffusion in Concrete

In this paper, the influences of different kinds and different amount of mineral admixture to Cl-penetration and diffusion in concrete are studied. The results of experiment show that separate addition of mineral admixture (ground fly ash, slag fines, silica fume) into concrete can improve its resistance to chloride ion penetration and diffusion. Furthermore,the effect of silica fume is the best, fly ash second, and then follows slag fines. Mechanism analysis shows that the pozzolanic effect of mineral admixture improves the interface between the cement and aggregate in concrete, reduces the total porosity, makes pores more smaller, on the other hand it increases the Cl-consolidation capability of concrete with low alkaline C-S-H gel produced. So the resistance to chloride ion penetration of concrete is improved.     

Application of ultrasonic detection for partial discharge to cable terminals

The mechanical properties, phase change energy storage, environmental protection, and recycling of building materials are extensively studied, but few studies focus on the mercury adsorption of different building materials. Five types of cement brick powder including foam concrete, red brick, aggregate and gravel as well as several standard concrete blocks were exposed to gaseous mercury in constant temperature to determine most vulnerable building material to mercury contamination and the contamination depth of concrete blocks.Results showed that small particle contributed to large mercury adsorption, however different performance was found amongvarious materials. Red brick was the likely to have strong adsorption capacity followed by foam concrete and gravel. For concrete block,the pollution mainly concentratedat the 0~1.5cm of the surface. As a result, for some seriously mercury polluted factories and workshops, mercury pollution can be removed by peeling the skin of the buildings before demolition, renovation process.     

Structure and Performance of the Interface Zone between Mortar and Aggregate in Cement Concrete

The interface zone between mortar and aggregate influences overall performance of concrete and is an important issue for concrete research. Focusing on the structure and performance characteristics of the interface zone in cement concrete, the development of interface research in P. R. China and elsewhere were reviewed. The research aspects discussed included interface structure and performance, study techniques, interface improvement methods, and the influence of the interface on overall concrete performance. The influential factors of structural characteristics and interface zone performance, together with both microscopic and macroscopic research techniques, were summarized. The reasons for differences in interface zone structure and performance, and its degree of influence on the overall concrete performance were analyzed. Methods for improving the interface zone were generalized, including using an interface with slag powder as inorganic material and one with an organic coupling agent. Keys to research and future directions were proposed.     

Index System of Sub-Microstructure Analysis System of Asphalt Concrete(MASAC)

Based on the study of image processing algorithm,the Sub-Microstructure Analysis System of Asphalt Concrete(MASAC) suitable for Windows Operating System was specially programmed.In this paper the index system of MASAC is chiefly illustrated and the functions of a part of indexes are briefly introduced.The index system is classified into 5 types,i.e.characteristics of aggregate particles,arrangement of aggregate particles,contact among aggregate particles,air voids between aggregate particles and distribution of aggregate particles.By analysis for the microstructure of asphalt concrete,it can be used to investigate the internal relationship between asphalt concrete microstructure and macro-performance,and evaluate the asphalt mixture homogeneity.     

Meso-scale numerical investigation on the crack process of concrete cover induced by rebar non-uniform corrosion

Concrete cover cracking induced by corrosion of steel reinforcement is a major influencing factor for durability and serviceability of reinforced concrete structures. In order to investigate the cracking process of concrete cover induced by rebar corrosion, the heterogeneity of concrete meso-structure and non-uniformity of rebar corrosion are accounted for. The undamaged concrete is assumed to be a three-phase composite material composed of aggregate, mortar matrix and the interfacial transition zone (ITZ). And a concrete random aggregate structure is established for the study on the mechanical behavior of the non-uniform radial corrosion expansion. In the present simulations, non-uniform radial displacement is adopted to simulate the non-uniform corrosion of the rebar; the plasticity damaged model is used to describe the mechanical behavior of the mortar matrix and the ITZ, and the aggregate is assumed to be elastic. The cracking of concrete cover due to the non-uniform corrosion of the middle located rebar is numerically simulated. The comparison of the analysis and the test result on failure pattern of cover concrete shows fairly good agreement. And then the failure patterns under uniform corrosion and non-uniform corrosion obtained from the macro-scale homogeneous model and the meso-scale heterogeneous model are compared. Furthermore, the influences of concrete cover thickness and rebar diameter on the failure pattern of concrete cover, the expansive pressure and the corrosion rate of the rebar when cover concrete cracks are investigated.     

Index of Factors Influencing the Shear Strength of Asphalt Mixtures

Asphalt mixtures with high shear strength have great capability to resist perpetual deformation under high temperatures. We used a single penetration test to analyze the material design indexes for high performance asphalt mixtures. The test results show that the performance of the asphalt binder and the performance of the coarse aggregate, especially the fine aggregate, greatly affect the shear strength of asphalt mixtures. We also suggest that the coarse aggregate with a high aggregate particle index, fine aggregate with high angularity, and asphalt with high viscosity can increase sharply the shear strength of an asphalt mixture. Furthermore, the degree of compaction of an asphalt mixture should be controlled to guarantee excellent long term performance of asphalt pavement.