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Properties of cement-fly ash grout admixed with bentonite, silica fume, or organic fiber

Journal Article · · Cement and Concrete Research
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  1. National Central Univ., Chungli (Taiwan, Province of China). Dept. of Civil Engineering

A detailed laboratory study was conducted to investigate the properties of cement-fly ash grout mixtures as barriers for isolation of hazardous and low-level radioactive wastes. In the grout studied, fly ash was used to replace 30 percent by mass of cement. Three additives including bentonite, silica fume, and polypropylene fiber were used individually in the grout mixes to improve the properties of the grouts in different aspects. The flowability, bleeding, and setting time of freshly mixed grouts were determined; and the unconfined compressive strength, pore size distribution, and water permeability were determined for hardened grouts at various curing durations up to 120 days. Finally, the durability of cement-fly ash grouts was carefully examined in terms of the changes in their physical properties after different levels of exposure to sulfate attack and wet-dry cycles.

Sponsoring Organization:
National Science Council, Taipei (Taiwan, Province of China)
OSTI ID:
511887
Journal Information:
Cement and Concrete Research, Journal Name: Cement and Concrete Research Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 27; ISSN 0008-8846; ISSN CCNRAI
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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