Analysis of the infrared spectrum and microstructure of hardened cement paste
- City Univ. of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Phase transformation was found in hardened cement paste exposed to dynamic loading caused by typhoon and the normal static-dynamic loading. The concrete samples were obtained from a 20-year-old residential building. The bonding characteristics and microstructure of the hardened cement paste with different loading history have been carefully studied using scanning electron microscopy analysis and infrared spectrum technique. The scanning electron microscopy micrographs indicate that there is a morphological difference in the concrete microstructure. The infrared spectrum analysis has provided information for understanding the phase transformation characteristics of the primary bonds and secondary bonds. This has led to the establishment of a microscopic model describing the correlation between the behavior of the hydrate lime and the properties of the hardened cement paste.
- OSTI ID:
- 6332458
- Journal Information:
- Cement and Concrete Research, Journal Name: Cement and Concrete Research Vol. 29:6; ISSN 0008-8846; ISSN CCNRAI
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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