Fracture and permeability properties of high performance concretes

M. Tarhan, H. N. Atahan, C. Sengul, A. S. Agar, M. A. Tasdemir

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Abstract

In this work, the effects of rnineral admixtures on the mechanical properties, including the fracture properties, and the rapid chloride permeability of concrete were investigated. Three different rnineral admixtures namely, finely ground fly ash, finely ground granulated blast fumace slag and silica fume were used. Two series of concretes with water/binder ratios of 0.27 and 0.35 were produced, and eight different mixtures including the control concrete were investigated. The replacement of porti and cement by mineral admixtures provided an increase in the strength values especially at later ages white making the material more brittle which was clearly observed at the fracture energy tests. The permeability properties were also significantly improved with the usage of rnineral admixtures especially silica fume, while the pores have been refined and the pore structure has changed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationKeep Concrete Attractive - Proceedings of the fib Symposium 2005
EditorsAdorjan Borosnyoi, Gyorgy L. Balazs
PublisherPublisbing Company of Budapest University of Tecbnology and Economics
Pages269-274
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)963420838X, 9789634208389
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Event2005 fib Symposium on Keep Concrete Attractive - Budapest, Hungary
Duration: 23 May 200525 May 2005

Publication series

NameKeep Concrete Attractive - Proceedings of the fib Symposium 2005
Volume1

Conference

Conference2005 fib Symposium on Keep Concrete Attractive
Country/TerritoryHungary
CityBudapest
Period23/05/0525/05/05

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