Long-term effect of silica fume on the principal properties of low-temperature-cured ceramics

Journal Article · Sat Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1997 · Cement and Concrete Research

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0008-8846(97)00147-6· OSTI ID:590113

Persson, B ^[1]

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1. Lund Univ. (Sweden)

This article outlines an experimental and numerical study of the long-term interaction between silica fume and Portland cement in low-temperature-cured ceramics such as concrete subjected to air, water and sealed curing. For this purpose about 2,000 kg of eight qualities of concrete were studied at 4 different ages, each over a period of 90 months. Half of the concretes contained 10% silica fume. Parallel studies of strength, heat of hydration, hydration and internal relative humidity were carried out. New and original results and analyses of the interaction between Portland cement and silica fume related to compressive strength, split tensile strength, hydration and internal relative humidity are presented. The project was carried out between 1989 and 1996.

• OSTI ID: 590113
• Journal Information: Cement and Concrete Research, Journal Name: Cement and Concrete Research Journal Issue: 11 Vol. 27; ISSN 0008-8846; ISSN CCNRAI
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
COMPRESSION STRENGTH
CONCRETES
HYDRATION
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
PORTLAND CEMENT
SLAGS
TENSILE PROPERTIES
WASTE PRODUCT UTILIZATION