română FLORINA-DIANA DUMITRU, MIHAELA-ANDREEA MONCEA, ANDREEA GEORGIANA BARAITARU, ANA-MARIA PANAIT, MARIUS VIOREL OLTEANU, GYÖRGY DEÁK
Abstract
Municipal and industrial waste discharges along with agricultural activities determines an increase of the toxic pollutants in the aquatic environments, affecting thus the living organisms. Due to the high porosities and large specific surface areas resulted from nanoscale size, mesoporous materials can be used for persistent pollutants removal. Therefore, SiO2-TiO2 and SiO2-ZnO mesoporous composites were synthesized using three different routes, to investigate their potential application as nanofilters for wastewaters. The obtained materials were characterized by X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). To assess the heavy metals retention efficiency, the nanopowders were stirred in a laboratory synthesized water enriched with cadmium, nickel and lead. The initial and at a certain time concentration (after 1, 2, 3, and 24h) being evaluated through atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). The results showed good retention efficiencies of the obtained nanocomposites for the investigated heavy metals.
Keywords
mesoporous composites, heavy metals removal, structural characterization
D. RENTERÍA-ZAMARRÓN , J. A. DÍAZ-GUILLÉN, D. A. CORTÉS-HERNÁNDEZ, S. M. MONTEMAYOR, C. M. LÓPEZ–BADILLO, J.C. DÍAZ-GUILLÉN , A. F. FUENTES
Abstract
A biomimetic method was used to improve bioactivity of Sr2SiO4. Strontium silicate was obtained by using a combination of techniques such as mechanical activation and reactive sintering, of a powder mixture of strontium carbonate and silicon dioxide. Single phase Sr2SiO4 was obtained after 6 h of mechanical milling of the starting reagents, followed by a uniaxial pressing and a thermal treatment in air at 1200 °C for 6 h. For the biomimetic treatment, samples were immersed in a simulated body fluid (SBF) for 7, 14 and 21 days on a bed of wollastonite powder and were characterized by SEM, EDS, XRD, FT-IR and TEM. For comparison purposes, experiments were also performed without using the bioactive powder bed. Results showed that a bone-like apatite layer was formed on strontium silicate after 21 days of immersion in SBF without a bed of wollastonite and slight layer of Ca, P-rich compound, using a bed of wollastonite powder, corroborating the viability of these oxides to be used as bioactive materials.
Keywords
Strontium silicate, Biomimetic method, Wollastonite, Mechanical activation, Reactive sintering
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Year
2020
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Issue
50 (1)
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Pages
10-16
DOREL RADU, OVIDIU DUMITRESCU
Abstract
Biomaterials, which are increasingly used in the field of restorative medicine, may represent vitreous, glass-ceramic or ceramic systems, all of which have one common feature: bioactivity. The acid-basic character of the interactions at the interface organic material - inorganic material (implant) determines the acceptance speed and life duration of the implant.
As a result, there is a strong correlation between basicity and bioactivity, which must be expressed quantitatively. Therefore, in this paper it is emphasized that the bioactivity of silicate glasses is closely correlated with the basicity percentage, pB.
Based upon a mathematical model of optimal programming, the limits of pB were determined, between which the biocompatibility for the glasses from the complex silicate systems highlighted: pB = 60 ÷ 70%, a result compared and confirmed by a series of data from specialized literature.
Keywords
silicate bioglass, basicity, oxide composition – basicity - bioactivity
L. YU , Q. S. PU, J. YUAN, X. D. ZHANG, J. X. GAO, S. M. LIU
Abstract
Superhydrophobic Co3O4 surfaces with a micro-nanostructure on glass slides were successfully prepared using a simple solvothermal synthesis process at 160℃and dip-coatings with stearic acids to reduce the surface energy. Such surfaces showed surperhydrophobic with a contact angle as high as approximately 169° and a low sliding angle of less than 3°. Further investigations indicated that the surfaces exhibited extraordinary self-cleaning performance and stable anti-icing property. For a spherical water droplet placed on the surfaces at -5℃, icing cannot occur for more than 70 min, implying wide applications on various industrial aspects.
Keywords
Superhydrophobic; antiicing; contact angle
MIHAI EFTIMIE, ANA FILIP , CRISTINA TODAȘCĂ, LAURA ȘERBAN
Abstract
Iron ions can change the properties of bottled foods and beverages in terms of taste, flavour, smell and colour. The paper deals with the chemical stability and the releases of Fe3+, Na+, Mg2+ and Ca2+ ions from commercial glass containers as well as from our own recipes, similar to the industrial ones. Even if, regarding the considered ions, the released amounts cannot lead to food toxicity, the Fe3+ migration from the elaborated glass recipes is in the range where a release – resorption mechanism could be used in the wine stabilization stage, thus making the process of wine production more efficient.
Keywords
iron ions migration, glass containers, food degradation potential
KOLIMI SHAIKSHA VALI, S. BALA MURUGAN
Abstract
Increased construction activities, leads in deficiency of conventional building materials. To overcome the problem now a day’s different techniques have been used to benefit industrial by-products which are available in large quantities. Manufacturing of artificial lightweight aggregates by pelletization method is one important technique to substitute natural aggregates in concrete. The present study examines the manufacturing of twenty one (21) different types of artificial aggregates from industrial by-products with the addition of glass fibers at a fixed 17min pelletization time, along with 28% of water content. Manufactured fresh pellets were air-dried for 24 hours and later hardening of aggregates through cold-bonding technique (Water Curing) at room temperature for 28 days and tested with different aggregate properties. The study results that the highest individual aggregate compressive strength of 48.1MPa was observed for 12mm F21 aggregate. The lowest impact strength of 13.3% for F16 aggregate. Similarly, the lowest water absorption of 16.3% was noticed for F14 aggregate. The impact of binders with fibers in the manufacturing of aggregates was noted to be an essential factor for attaining high strength artificial aggregates.
Keywords
pelletization method, cold-bonded fiber-reinforced artificial lightweight aggregates, alkali-resistant glass fiber, physical and mechanical properties, SEM.
B KARTHIKEYAN , A SUBIN , T MUTHULAKSHMI
Abstract
This paper reports the experimental investigation of strength and durability characteristics of fiber reinforced concretes made with silica fume (SF) and ultra-fine TiO2 (UFTiO2) as partial substitution for cement and basalt fibers added to it. The size of the ultra-fine TiO2 used was obtained using zeta analyzer. M50 grade of concrete was used and the specimens were cast using cement blended with silica fume in a uniform proportion of 10% and ultra-fine TiO2 added in 1%, 2%, 3% and 4%, by weight of cement. Basalt fibers were added in different levels at 0.5% and 1% by volume of concrete. The specimens were subjected to various mechanical tests such as compression, split tensile strength, test for modulus of rupture and impact strength. In addition, durability parameters such as deterioration, sorptivity, porosity and corrosion of rebar using half-cell potential were also performed and the results are reported. By comparing the results it was observed that the mechanical properties showed improvement with addition of basalt fibers and for an optimum use of UFTiO2 up to 2% after which there was reduction in strength. Also, it was noted that, all the specimens with UFTiO2 and basalt fiber added to them, possessed better strength characteristics.
Keywords
Ultra-fine TiO2, Basaltfibres, Drophammer test, Deterioration, porosity, sorptivity, Half-cellpotentialmethod
ABIDENG HAWA, WORAPHOT PRACHASAREE
Abstract
This study focused on the mechanical properties of fly ash geopolymer mortars with short heat curing and incorporating some field Para rubber latex (FPRL). The geopolymer mortar mixtures were prepared with fly ash to FPRL ratios 1:0.01, 1:0.025 and 1:0.05 by weight, and with varied heat curing times ranging from 0.5 to 4 h. The microstructure is investigated with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), but X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis are used to obtain information about phase composition. The compressive strength and drying shrinkage were determined. The FPRL content of 1% and heat curing for 4 h gave the maximal compressive strengths after demolding and at 28 days, namely 47 and 61 MPa, respectively. SEM analysis indicated that the 1% FPRL geopolymer sample has a dense compact matrix with the low proportion of unreacted fly ash, which is likely associated with the high compressive strength.
Keywords
geopolymer; field Para rubber latex; microstructure; drying shrinkage
PAVEL REITERMAN , VENDULA DAVIDOVÁ, JIŘÍ PAZDERKA, WOJCIECH KUBISSA
Abstract
Maintenance of the present concrete infrastructure is of great concern, because a great many concrete structures are approaching the end of their service lives. Considerable attention in contemporary research is focused on advanced technologies, such as self-healing processes. One the oldest is the use of crystallizing treatments, which improve the impermeability of the concrete and contribute to prolonged durability. This work deals with the reduction of concrete surface permeability properties by using a repair mortar with a crystallizing admixture for penetrating the concrete. The evaluation was based on the chloride migration test, water penetration test and initial surface absorption test (ISAT). The mortar was polished prior to testing to eliminate the barrier effect of the applied mortar and assess the quality of the penetration. The performed experiments confirmed significant improvement of the surface concrete layer based on all the permeability procedures over time. After a year of the program, the permeability of the treated concrete surface was decreased by approximately by 40 %, but the greatest sealing effect was recorded during the first two weeks.
Keywords
Crystallizing admixture; surface permeability; chloride migration test; water permeability
SAKTHIESWARAN N., DHANARAJ. R., SURESH P.
Abstract
This study aims at utilizing industrial wastes and hybridized fibres to improve the strength and stability of concrete to obtain an eco-friendly healthy concrete. Steel, basalt and alkali reactive glass fibres were hybridized in various ratios to obtain modified concrete mixes containing 7% silica fume as cement replacement. This study also focuses on the effective ways of utilizing copper slag as fine aggregate replacement thereby reducing the pollution as well as meets the increasing demand of river sand for concrete. This experimental investigation includes the mechanical strength characterization such as compressive strength, flexural strength and split tensile strength at various ages and durability properties such as water absorption, porosity and resistance towards acid attack. The results obtained showed that the hybridization of fibres in combination with copper slag replacement can be incorporated in concrete to improve their mechanical strength and durability.The results also show that such fibre hybridization is indeed a promising concept that can significantly enhance the strength of the industrial waste incorporated concrete.
Keywords
silica fume, copper slag, fiber hybridization, mechanical strength, durability
LEONID DVORKIN, YURI STEPASYUK, VADIM ZHITKOVSKY, YURI RIBAKOV, SVETLANA LAPOVSKAYA
Abstract
The paper presents effective ways to increase activity of slag Portland cement with a clinker content of 5-19%. The influence of complex sulfate-fluoride and sulfate-fluoride-alkaline activation is studied. The results obtained at the first stage of the research are used for investigating properties of concrete produced using the above mentioned low clinker slag Portland cement with a clinker content of less than 20%. The influence of different plasticizing additives and heat treatment on the strength characteristics of concrete has been determined. A method for design of concrete compositions using low clinker slag Portland cement is proposed.
Keywords
activating additives, cement clinker, energy saving technology, phosphogypsum, slag Portland cement
COSMIN MIHAI MIRIŢOIU, CRISTIAN OLIVIU BURADA
Abstract
In this paper there are presented researches regarding wool felt platbands with and without matrix. In the introduction, the state of are in the felt materials researches is presented. Then, there are built some samples made from felt without and with matrix (epoxy resin was used as a matrix). There are determined some mechanical parameters like: breaking strength, static Young modulus, elongation at break, maximum force at break, dynamic Young modulus, loss factor, damping factor and eigenfrequency.
Keywords
damping factor, loss factor, Young modulus,felt, epoxy resin
CHUN LIU, DENG CHEN
Abstract
The internal structure has an important role in determining the properties of cementitious materials. Shrinkage reducing admixture (SRA) is often applied in concrete for reducing shrinkage, but there is little systematic work on the internal structure especially form the nano-scale. The internal structure characterizations of hardened cement paste containing SRA have experimental been investigated by the combined use of nanoindentation and SEM techniques. The results indicate that the utilization of SRA increases the volume fractions of porosity and unhydrated particles of hardened cement paste, but reduces the volume fractions of hydration products at 3 days, and however, with the increase of curing age to 28 days, the effect of SRA is reversed, and importantly, the utilization of SRA also increases the ratio of HD C-S-H to LD C-S-H. In addition, the internal microstructure is also improved due to the utilization of SRA.
Keywords
shrinkage reducing admixture, internal structure, hardened cement paste, nanoindentation, SEM, C-S-H
ZHENSHAN WANG, YONGJIAN FENG, JUNLONG LU, HONGCHAO GUO, JIANBO TIAN
Abstract
An experimental investigation was conducted to study the axial compression behavior of thin-walled concrete-filled steel tubular (TWCFST) column with spiral stiffeners. In order to explore the impact of spiral stiffener on the engineering properties of TWCFST column, the columns without and with 3 types of stiffening form tests were carried out. The mechanical properties and failure mechanism of 4 types of columns were observed and analyzed, and the stress-strain curves and load-displacement curves were obtained. Test results showed that, compared with the ordinary TWCFST column, the TWCFST column with spiral stiffeners could effectively improve the bearing capacity. Meanwhile, the spiral stiffener could effectively combine with the internal concrete, which would improve the stability of the steel pipe wall, delay the local buckling, and limit the penetration cracks caused by the internal filling concrete. The spiral ribbed concrete column had better integrity and significantly improved deformation capacity. Based on the experimental research, the parameters of the diameter-thickness ratio of the round steel tube, the width-thickness ratio of the spiral stiffener and the pitch were analyzed, and the design suggestions were put forward. This paper proposed a new type of restrained steel tubular concrete member. The research results would provide some technical support for the engineering application of the composite column.
Keywords
concrete-filled steel tubular column; stiffener pipe; axial compression test; failure mode; finite element simulation
ANDREI GIRBOVEANU , MOUAD JEBLI , FRÉDÉRIC JAMIN, VINCENT HUON, MOULAY SAÏD EL YOUSSOUFI, DAN PAUL GEORGESCU
Abstract
The study of the durability of concrete subjected to leaching requires knowledge of the mechanisms of chemical degradation of cement paste and of cement paste/aggregate bond. The Interfacial Transition Zone (ITZ), the portion of cement paste in contact with aggregates, is a vulnerable zone in the context of chemical degradation due to its high degree of solubility and diffusivity. In order to evaluate the leaching kinetics as well as the chemical dissolution of bulk cement paste and of the ITZ, parallelepiped cement paste samples and cement paste/aggregate composites were produced and submitted to accelerated leaching. The measurement of the degraded depth was carried out by image analysis of the cross sections of the cement paste and of the interface. The degradation kinetics of the bulk cement paste is proportional to the square root of time. On the other hand, that of the ITZ initially follows the same trend, but slightly accelerates after a critical threshold. Chemical analyses were performed by Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) to measure the Ca/Si molar ratios of ITZ and cement paste for a single degradation time. The greater drop of the Ca/Si ratio at the ITZ reveals a significantly greater dissolution of the portlandite than in the bulk cement paste.
Keywords
concrete, ITZ, leaching, leaching kinetics, dissolution
RADU MIREA, LAURENȚIU CEATRA, ANDREI TIBERIU CUCURUZ, RĂZVAN ENE, ELISA POPESCU, IULIANA BIRIȘ, MIHAIELLA CREȚU
Abstract
The paper aims to present the investigation of metallic biomaterials by using state of the art investigation techniques and instruments in order to assess their degradation after they have been used as implants. Thus, several metallic biomaterials used for different periods of time by different patients were collected and analysed by functional and structural point of view, meaning that mechanical properties will be determined and the functionality of the metallic biomaterials will be assessed and structural point of view. Metallic biomaterials consisted of: one dental Cr-Co based material used for 6 months, one dental Ni-Cr based material used for 5 years and one Fe-Cr based orthopaedic screw used for 3 months. It is to be mentioned that the exact composition of the biomaterials before they were used as implants was unknown. The functional investigation of the metallic biomaterials consisted of hardness measurements by using a Vickers micro hardness tester, the structural investigation of the materials consisted of light and electronic microscopy by using an FEI INSPECT F electronic microscope coupled with X-Ray diffraction EDAX type and composition determination by using an ICP-MS spectrometer.
Keywords
metallic biomaterials, hardness, mass spectroscopy, light microscopy, electronic microscopy
A.MELINESCU, G.IONIȚĂ, R.TRUȘCĂ, M.PREDA
Abstract
In this paper, the synthesis and physico-chemical characterization of some porous ceramic materials were studied using the geopolymer processing route. Samples were synthesized to contain as mineralogical component the mullite. For the synthesis, metacaolin and a NaOH solution were used. The samples were heat treated at temperatures between 1100 and 12000C. It resulted that in this temperature range samples with low density are obtained, this decreasing with increasing temperature and at 12000C the density is below 1 g/cm3. The mineralogical composition of the samples was examined by X-ray diffraction and the presence of mullite, cordierite, α-quartz and nepheline as crystalline phases was found. Also, the presence of the vitreous phase was observed, which increases with the increase of the heat treatment temperature. Through scanning electron microscopy studies it was observed that the samples contain pores of different shapes, closed and non-communicating, which explains the low density of the samples.
Keywords
geopolymer route, metakaolin, alkaline solution, XRD, SEM
ANDREEA-IOANA ZAMFIRESCU, ADELA BANCIU, DANIEL BANCIU, SORIN-ION JINGA, CRISTINA BUSUIOC
Abstract
This work aims the obtaining of composite scaffolds based on polycaprolactone fibres loaded with inorganic powders, hydroxyapatite or/and barium titanate, through the electrospinning technique, as well as their characterization both from physicochemical point of view and biological side in order to establish the potential of such materials for integration in bone regeneration applications. The results confirmed the achievement of the designed materials, with a relative homogenous distribution of the mineral phases onto or inside the fibrous structures, together with a good response as respects the behaviour of fibroblast cells cultured in the presence of these multifunctional scaffolds with biocompatible, bioresorbable and bioactive features, combined with external stimulation capabilities (electric or/and magnetic).
Keywords
Polycaprolactone; Hydroxyapatite; Barium titanate; Composite scaffolds; Electrospinning
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Year
2020
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Issue
50 (2)
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Pages
161-165
E. H. SUJIONO, M. Y. DAHLAN, A. C. M. SAID, R. A. IMRAN, S. SAMNUR
Abstract
The crystal structure of Nd1.2FeO3 oxide material synthesized by varying calcination temperatures was determined using the X-ray diffraction method. Further analysis by Rietveld refinement using software Rietica showed that all of the samples have an orthorhombic phase structure. The lattice constants of each a sample with variation of calcination temperature is a = 5.581059 ± 0.000736 Å, b = 7.758627 ± 0.000947 Å, c = 5.448341 ± 0.000665 Å; a = 5.580203 ± 0.000695 Å, b = 7.756789 ± 0.000908 Å, c = 5.447646 ± 0.000626 Å; and a = 5.580402 ± 0.000704 Å, b = 7.758957 ± 0.000919 Å, c = 5.449350 ± 0.000634 Å, respectively. The results of lattice constant were associated with the value of Goodness of Fit (GoF) is 0.9101%, 0.8726%, and 0.9303%, respectively. That has a strong indication of a qualified matching between the NdFeO3 model numbers of COD 2003124 with the current experimental results. The value of FWHM and the crystal size of Nd1.2FeO3 samples are 0.22º and 372 nm. The results showed that the variation of calcination temperature has not a significant change in the crystal size and homogeneity of the atomic crystal structure. These results are confirmed by simulation of the atomic structure using the Diamond software, the dominant peak of hkl (121).
Keywords
X-ray diffraction; FWHM; Nd1.2FeO3; Rietveld refinement; Crystal Structure; Morphology
SARUMATHI K., ELAVENIL S.
Abstract
A simple concrete - based structure model is proposed by developing it from nano to macro structure. In this model, the structure is divided into four levels and each level is represented by a parametric model. The parameters of the four based structures are identified, in terms of elastic modulus (EM) and poisson’s ratio at any time period (t) at Calcium silicate hydrates (CSH), cement paste, mortar and concrete levels. Then, by integrating the proposed model with Bazant – Baweja (B3) model, the compressive strength (CS) and EM of concrete at different curing periods is estimated. Further, it is analyzed and validated by other international models such as B3 model alone, Comite Euro – International Du Beton (CEB) model and Indian standards (IS) method. Few tests were done to investigate the CS of concrete with the inclusion of 25% fly ash (fa) and varying ratios of waste foundry sand (WFS) – 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100%. The results are compared with the obtained values by other models and validated with the experimental results. It is found that the proposed model (PM) i.e., Multiscale modeling (MS) can be used reliably integrated with the other models and builds the interaction between the various matrix to estimate and study the strength parameters of the concrete. MS is a new technique which is based on the mathematical formulation, it doesn’t require any earlier data about the mechanical properties of the concrete except the intrinsic values of the cement-based materials and mix details to evaluate the strength of the concrete.
Keywords
Concrete, international models, strength parameters, elastic modulus, poisson’s ratio, parametric model
COSMINA CARATA, EUGENIU VASILE, VALERIU-GABRIEL GHICA, MIRCEA-IONUŢ PETRESCU, GHEORGHE IACOB, MIHAI BUZATU
Abstract
Global silver mine production fell 2 percent in 2018, registering the third consecutive annual decline. Concurrently, metal demand is increasing; the demand for the photographic industry - the largest consumer - is increasing after the economic shock produced by the appearance of digital formats (Kodak - company under bankruptcy protection procedure between 2012 and 2013 announces increasing sales of films). Demand for contactors and conductors (15%), brazing alloys (7%), catalysts batteries (3%) also increases. Under these circumstances, the concerns to recover silver from all secondary sources become a necessity. Although the amount of silver used is minimal and not a significant contributor to the product cost, due to the huge amount of such batteries continuously produced, the recovery of silver is required. In the present work, button cell batteries with silver content were sectioned, separated (paste from the metal casing) in an ultrasonic bath and the resulting paste was analyzed to identify the constituents in order to subsequently establish the silver recovery technology. The samples were analyzed by SEM (Quanta Inspect F50, with a field emission gun - FEG with 1.2 nm resolution and an Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometer - EDX having 133 eV resolutions at MnKα). XRD data were obtained using a Panalytical X’PERT MPD X-ray diffractometer with a Cu Kα radiation source (λ = 1.5418 Å) in the range 2θ = 10–90º. In the second part of the paper we will study the recovery of silver from active paste by leaching processes in nitric acid (HNO3) followed by precipitation of silver chloride (AgCl) and finally the melting of AgCl with Na2CO3 flux.
Keywords
used button cells, silver-oxide, recovery, SEM-EDX, XRD
HUAWANG SHI, ZHIYANG AN, RUIZHEN GAO
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to simulate and investigate the relationship of shell structural characteristics and ultimate bearing capacity (UBC) on glass fiber reinforced mortar (GRP) mortar pipes. In this paper, numerical simulation technology is used to analyze the ultimate strength which is very concerned about the scheme design of GRP mortar pipe. Combined with the static load experiment, the developed finite element numerical model of GRP mortar pipe is validated. The variations of UBC versus ply scheme are investigated for the optimum shell structure as [0/30/90/-30]s. The influence of three main parameters as laying layer, fiber volume ratio and volume ratio of spiral wound are investigated. It is observed that UBC of pipeline increase with increasing the fiber volume ratio and volume ratio of spiral wound layer; however the UBC increases with the pipe layers when the shell structure is within 6 plies and decreases when it is larger than 6 plies.
Keywords
Glass fiber reinforced plastic mortar pipes; Optimum design; ANSYS; ultimate bearing capacity
ANDREEA HEGYI , CARMEN DICO, HENRIETTE SZILAGYI
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to present the performance of some composite panel products, in which, the core consists of a sheep wool mattress and the exterior is a closed cement based binder casing. The experimental results revealed the possibility of preserving the thermal insulation propertiy of the sheep wool mattress, together with the substantial improvement of both compressive and perpendicular tensile strength on the composite panel facings, but also impact resistance and penetration, while maintaining a low surface water permeability. The experimental results indicated a water permeability of the system of approximately 0.2 kg/m2h0.5, which satisfay classification requirements I2 for impact resistance and PE200 from the point of view of penetration resistance, while maintaining a thermal resistance in the field of 1.20-1.49 m2K/W. These performances contribute substantially to a wider range of applications which include outside thermal insulating products, without any further protection measures than plastering with a usual decorative plaster. A favorable framework is being developed for the production of new sustainable eco-innovative products for the construction field.
Keywords
thermal insulation; natural fibers of animal nature; mechanical resistances; water permeability; sustainability
TAHA H. ABOOD AL-SAADI, ABDULRAHMAN SALEH IBRAHIM, HAZIM FALEH
Abstract
Foaming geopolymers (light-weight porous inorganic materials) were successfully synthesized by alkali activator of mixed color waste glass powder without/with pure graphite powder (0.1 wt%) and dry intercalated graphite powder(0.1 wt%) as foaming agents; the specimens were thermally treated at 500,600,700 and 800ºC for 1hour. An important volume increase was recorded (-11.8-240.68%), (68.25-146.64%) and (43.79-968.54%) for MG-N5, MGG-N5 and MGIG-N5 respectively after thermal treatment. A sharp increase in volume (important swelling) and shape deformation was recorded for the specimens with intercalated graphite (MGIG-N5 pastes) at temperature 600ºC. The microstructure and mechanical properties of these materials were also studied. The foaming geopolymers containing glass and graphite powder (G or IG) which were obtained from this work are strong candidates mostly for the applications demanding thermal insulation with favorable combination of light weight, porosity, mechanical strength and performance to produce construction materials.
Keywords
Glass waste; graphite; foam geopolymers; thermal treatment
ANDREI GÎRBOVEANU, MOUAD JEBLI, FRÉDÉRIC JAMIN, VINCENT HUON, LAURENT BONNET, MOULAY SAÏD EL YOUSSOUFI, DAN PAUL GEORGESCU
Abstract
Cement paste/aggregate bond influences durability of concrete subjected to leaching, following the existence of a particular, more vulnerable zone in cement paste, adjacent to aggregates - the interfacial transition zone (ITZ). In order to assess the mechanical behaviour of concrete at local scale of cement paste/aggregate bond, tensile tests were carried out on cement paste and cement paste/aggregate composite samples. The relationship between chemical degradation and mechanical properties (Young’s modulus and tensile strength) was expressed through the notion of chemical degradation rate. Other aspects discussed, such as the leaching kinetics, chemical dissolution and cracking were used to highlight the origin of the loss of mechanical properties of the cement paste and of the cement paste/aggregate bond. Following an important dissolution within ITZ, a total loss of adhesion between cement paste and aggregate following leaching occurs gradually. Concerning the cement paste, it undergoes a smaller decrease of Young’s modulus and tensile strength compared to the composites, being also less affected by cracking. Overall, this study highlights the mechanism by which the mechanical behaviours of cement paste and cement paste/aggregate bond are affected by leaching.
Keywords
Concrete, Leaching, Local Scale, Tensile Tests
PEERZADA DANISH, MOHAN GANESH G
Abstract
Gainful utilization of mineral admixtures like Metakaolin (MK), Fly Ash (FA) and filler material like Waste Marble Powder (WMP) in various construction practices has become a new topic of interest in research area. This paper presents the studies regarding the use of MK and FA as cement substitution (partial) and WMP as fine aggregate replacement (partial) in Self-Compacting +Concrete (SCC). The pozzolanic nature of the MK and FA due to their high silica and alumina content enables them to be the most valuable Supplementary Cementing Materials (SCM’s) for utilization in the production of SCC. The MK was used as partial replacement of cement in seven different proportions of 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, 17.5 and 20% while as the FA replacement level (by weight of cement) was kept fixed at 15%. The fine aggregate was partially replaced by 20% WMP. To evaluate the influence of FA, the control mix with 15% FA substitution of cement was also designed. Thus, a total of nine mixes including the reference mix without fly ash were designed. The different tests to evaluate the workability were performed, which are presented in this paper. The specimens were tested in the hardened state at different ages for assessing the mechanical properties of SCC. The use of ternary binding blends consists of OPC+FA+MK and addition of WMP as fine aggregate replacement have shown a positive impact on fresh and mechanical characteristics of SCC. A significant correlation has also been observed between fresh properties and hardened properties of SCC.
Keywords
Self-compacting concrete (SCC); Pozzolans; Admixtures; Fly Ash (FA); Metakaolin (MK); and Waste Marble Powder (WMP)
ILHAMI DEMIR, OZER SEVIM, GOKHAN OZEL, ORHAN DOGAN
Abstract
Cement is one of the essential constituent for the production of concrete. However, large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2), green house gases etc are emitted during the calcinations of limestone; for the production of one tonne of cement, the raw materials of about 2 tonnes is required and it releases approximately 1 tonne of CO2. Since, the production of cement involves excessive emission of greenhouse gases that leads to damaging of ozone layer and many environmental problems, a substitute or alternative material to cement for a sustainable construction was required. Research works are being carried out for finding out the alternate cementing material which will replace cement partially or fully due to its ill effects on the environment. The present paper reports an attempt in this direction by experimental examination on the hardened properties of concrete by replacing cement with combination of Fly ash (FA), Alccofine (AL) and Colloidal Nano Silica (CNS) in order to form a blended concrete (BC). From the experimental results, it was clearly observed that the combination of FA, AL and CNS had shown a high early age strength gaining property. Incorporation of a combination of these admixtures enhanced the mechanical and water absorption properties of the concrete. BC mix with a combination of 25% FA, 10% AL and 1% CNS with a total of 36% replacement of cement has achieved higher mechanical and water absorption properties as compared with all other mixes. The relationship between compressive strength and splitting tensile strength as well as between compressive strength and percentage water absorption is also investigated.
Keywords
Aerated concrete, fly ash, compressive strength, dry density, moisture content, thermal conductivity
JIANMIN WANG, CHENGFENG ZHU, BO CHENG, JUNZHE LIU
Abstract
The elastic modulus of ceramsite lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC) after elevated temperatures is studied and modeled in this work. The degeneration for the effective stiffness contribution by ceramsite aggregates to LWAC together with the phase transformations of hardened cement paste are considered. Five levels, room temperature (20°C), 200°C, 400°C, 600°C and 800°C, are selected to conduct the elevated temperature experiment. For the phase-change analysis at the cement paste level, the mass loss of test blocks after drying at 120°C is obtained to further validate the initial volume fraction of the remaining water, the capillary voids and the water in gels in the cement paste. The experimental damage characteristics of ceramsite LWAC after elevated temperatures indicate a reduction in the effective stiffness contribution of ceramsite aggregates to LWAC. The effective elastic modulus E′a of ceramsite aggregates in LWAC and the nominal elastic modulus Ea of the ceramsite particle are utilized to formulate the degradation model for the stiffness contribution of ceramsite aggregates to LWAC after elevated temperatures. The proposed polyline reduction model effectively characterizes the variation trend of the elastic modulus of LWAC after elevated temperatures.
Keywords
Lightweight aggregate concrete; Elastic modulus; Ceramsite; Elevated temperature; Model
K.S. ELANGO, V. REVATHI
Abstract
This study deals with the evaluation of mechanical and durability studies on pervious concrete produced with Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC) and FaL-G (Fly ash, Lime & Gypsum) as binder. This study was conducted at constant aggregate to binder ratio as 3.3 and water to binder ratio as 0.35 with aggregate size ranging from 6.3 mm to 12.5 mm. As a result of this, the mechanical properties of PPC binder pervious concrete results rate was reduced slightly from the conventional control mix OPC. Durability studies such as chemical resistance test and impact resistance test has been evaluated and it was found that significant improvement in chemical resistance was observed in PPC mix, whereas for impact resistance it is vice versa. As a final, this paper demonstrates an adequate mechanical and durability of pervious concrete with OPC, PPC binder and FaL-G binder for low traffic applications.
Keywords
Pervious concrete, Binders, Wetability, Impact resistance, Durability
DING XIANGQUN, ZHANG YICHAO, WANG FENGCHI, ZHOU JINGHAI
Abstract
The fractal dimension of pore distribution of concrete is calculated based on the test of mercury intrusion porosimetry. In addition, the fractal dimension of pore distribution is used to measure and analyze the thinning effect of internal factors (such as mineral admixtures) and external factors (such as different salt ions) on pores of concrete. Results showed that the fractal dimension of pore distribution is between 1 and 2, which is greater than its topology dimension and the correlation coefficient could reach 0.98. Mineral admixtures have various extent influence of thinning effect on pores of concrete. The total porosity increases with the increasing of the fractal dimension of pore size distribution. Furthermore, the erosion experimental results and fractal analysis indicate that different kinds of compound ions solutions have different thinning effects on pores of concrete with different water-binder ratios.
Keywords
fractal theory; mercury intrusion; fractal dimension; thinning effect
BAIFU LUO, YI LUO
Abstract
With the purpose of further researching the fire-resistant performance of reactive powder concrete (RPC), the significant influence of hold times on the compressive stress versus strain relationship for RPC with 2% steel fibers (in volume) at elevated temperatures was investigated in this paper. Pursuing this objective, the experiment was performed at temperatures of 20 ℃, 200 ℃, 400 ℃, 600 ℃, and 800 ℃. In addition, axial compressive strength, elastic modulus, peak strain and energy absorption capacity (toughness) of RPC were evaluated at elevated temperatures. Furthermore, the compressive stress-strain constitutive equation was developed based on regression analysis. Results from the tests demonstrate that, with the increase of hold time, axial compressive strength of the RPC increases below 400 ℃, approximately decreases ranging from 400 ℃ to 600 ℃ and increases again at 800 ℃. At the temperature of 800 ℃, the elastic modulus (initial elastic modulus and peak secant modulus) and peak strain present adverse variation trends as the hold time increases. Moreover, the formula related to the initial elastic modulus and peak secant modulus was proposed.
Keywords
Hold time; Elevated temperature; Reactive powder concrete; Stress-strain relation
M. LAZEA, G-A. CONSTANTIN, D. STOICA, G. VOICU
Abstract
Garbage trucks are used for the collection, compaction and transport of household waste, being equipped with complex systems that perform these functions. After the garbage is fed into the receiving tank, it is taken over by a compaction plate and inserted inside the dump truck where compaction is performed. As an element of back pressure, in the collection container is arranged a plate driven in translational motion by means of a telescopic cylinder with successive action. This counter-pressure plate is supported at the bottom on eight rectangular pieces from plastic and considered as wear parts. Paper presents the structural analysis of these wear parts. In the first phase of the study, three-dimensional parameterized modelling of each part of the assembly was performed (compaction plate, dump truck, compacted material, counterpressure plate and wear parts). After assembly, a dynamic simulation of the compaction process of household waste inside the dumpster was performed, and mechanical stresses on the wear parts, resulting from dynamic simulation, were imported into the Simulation, finite element analysis module of SolidWorks 2016 software. This is where the actual analysis was done, resulting in values and dispersion for equivalent stresses (calculated with the von Mises criterion), displacements, safety factor and relative deformations for these wear parts.
Keywords
Cuvinte cheie (engleza)
CRISTINA ILEANA COVALIU, IULIANA PĂUN, EUGENIU VASILE
Abstract
The paper presents the adsorption capacity of magnetite nanomaterial for a cationic surfactant removal from wastewater. Kinetic studies were performed by adding the magnetite nanomaterial to a wastewater solution of benzethonium chloride having the concentrations of 2 mg/L and 20 mg/L. The wastewater systems were investigated at 1, 2, 4, 6, 24 and 48 h. The highest removal efficiency (86,98%) was obtained for wastewater containing 2 mg/L benzethonium chloride concentration. The results obtained for the magnetite nanomaterial demonstrates the possibility of applying this nanomaterial for the removal of benzethonium chloride cationic surfactant from wastewater.
Keywords
magnetite nanomaterial, adsorbent, cationic surfactant, waste water
MARIUS-GEORGE PÂRVAN, GEORGETA VOICU , OANA-CĂTĂLINA MOCIOIU, CRISTIAN HORNOIU
Abstract
This study presents the obtaining and characterization of some special mortars intended for smart constructions, having in composition Portland cement (PC) with addition of barium titanate nanopowder (BTNp). A main characteristic of these cementitious composites is piezoresistive behavior. These materials, based on PC with BTNp, can identify the stress within as a variation of electrical resistance; therefore, this type of cementitious composites (mortars and concrete) could have an important role in monitoring infrastructures as a nondestructive method. The BTNp was obtained by a combination of sol-gel and hydrothermal methods starting form tetrabutyl titanate and barium acetate. The mortars based on PC and BTNp were characterized from the point of view of specific properties (electrical resistance, mechanical strengths). Variation of electrical signal when applying a mechanical strain was the main specific property studied in terms of self-sensing materials.
The compositional and microstructural characteristics of mortars strongly influences the mechanical strength values and electrical signal. The compressive and flexural strength values were assessed on hardened mortars for 28 and 90 days; those of mortars containing barium titanate, are comparable with the ones of the mortar without BTNp. The values of electrical resistance are strongly correlated with the composition, morphology, and hardening time of mortars. The experimental results presented in this study demonstrate that BTNp addition can reduce the electrical resistance of cement-based matrices. Regardless of the hardening time, in all mortars, one can observe that the presence of BTNp does not change the nature of specific phases formed by hydration of Portland cement and does not lead to the formation of other new hydration phases.
Keywords
Portland cement, barium titanate, electrical properties, special mortars
ANTOANELA COVACI, LUCIAN TOMA CIOCAN , SILVIU MIREL PIŢURU, IOAN PLOTOG, GAUDENŢIU VĂRZARU, MIHNEA IOAN NICOLESCU, CRISTIAN FUNIERU, ANDREEA CRISTINA DIDILESCU
Abstract
This in vitro study aimed to evaluate and compare the dentine adhesion of two modern pulp capping materials: TheraCal LC (Bisco Inc. U.S.A.) and BioMTA (Cerkamed Poland). The samples have been prepared simulating in vivo conditions, in accordance with ISO/DIN standard protocols for this type of test. Twelve samples were prepared in this way, being preserved in good condition for each material in order to be investigated and the results interpretated. The values of the shear test, measured in kgf for each sample, have been recorded. A paired t-test was conducted to compare mean adhesion results in TheraCal and MTA groups. The results of our study showed a statistical significant difference between the measurements for TheraCal (M=1.27, SD=0.69) and MTA (M=0.22, SD=0.13); t(11)=4.80, p=0.0005. The results suggest that TheraCal has better adhesion properties than MTA.
Keywords
dentine, pulp capping materials, adhesion, shear test
LĂCRĂMIOARA-RALUCA BIVOL, VALERIU-GABRIEL GHICA, EUGENIU VASILE, CRISTINA ILEANA COVALIU, DAN GHEORGHE, MIRCEA-IONUŢ PETRESCU, GHEORGHE IACOB, MIHAI BUZATU
Abstract
The work analyzes an artwork painted on a metal plate as a substrate in order to establish its authenticity. In the lower-right side is to be noticed a signature alongside a date (‘’Lecca 1866‘’), whilst on the reverse, in the upper-central part, there is another signature under which there is an inscription in Greek language (‘’Ο ΑΓΙΟΣ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΟΣ (phonetictranscription AGIOS ANTONIOS) 1866‘’. The signatures, dates and the inscription on the front and reverse sides of the paintings were added long after the original painting was carried out. The outcome is showing the work was repainted almost entirely on tin-plated iron sheet. The work includes a brief study on the work and activity of painter C. Lecca. The history of the use of metal supports in easel painting is also investigated. A complex metallographic analysis was performed on the metal support (i.e. optical microscopy and SEM-EDX). X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF) analyzes were carried on the paint layer.
Keywords
metal support, iron sheet, SEM - EDX, XRF
CHUN LIU, DENG CHEN, ZHI-QING CHENG
Abstract
In order to promote the application of zeolite powder in concrete, the hydration and microstructure evolution of hardened cement paste containing zeolite powder at low water-binder ratio have experimentally been investigated by compressive strengths, non-evaporable water, mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and nanoindentation. The results indicate that compared with the control cement paste, the addition of zeolite powder reduces compressive strengths of hardened cement paste at early ages, but 10% zeolite powder increases the compressive strength at later ages. The variation of non-evaporable water of hardened cement paste is similar with that of the strength. Zeolite powder degrades the internal structure to increases the porosity of hardened cement paste at 28 days, but the addition of 10% zeolite powder improves the microstructure to reduce the porosity at 60 days. Zeolite powder increases the volume fractions of UHD C-S-H.
Keywords
zeolite powder, hydration, microstructure, hardened cement paste, low water - binder ratio
DI SHI , JIAYUAN YE, WENSHENG ZHANG, WEIGUO SHEN
Abstract
Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) were synthesized from calcium silicate slag (CSS), ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) and class F fly ash (FA). The damage behavior, including the appearance, compressive strength, phase changes and microstructure evolution, of CSS-based AAMs exposed to pre-heated temperatures up to 1000oC were investigated. The findings showed that the microstructure and the compressive strength gradually degraded with elevated temperature from 20oC to 800oC, while upgraded during 800oC to 1000oC. The cracks induced by the quick dehydration of f-H2O were the main reasons for the strength deterioration as the exposed temperature was lower than 600oC. The continuous dehydroxylation of gel products, incompatibility between shrinking gel products and expanding quartz, as well as the decomposition of calcite resulted into the severe microstructure and strength deteriorations from 600oC to 800oC. As the exposed temperature was elevated from 800oC to 1000oC, the phase transition of gel products into crystal phases e.g. β–wollastonite (CaSiO3) and gehlenite (Ca2Al2SiO7) contributed to the further deterioration of CSS-based AAMs. Furthermore, the molten phases filled into cracks and bonded the particles together. This contributed to the increasing of density and compressive strength of AAMs matrix.
Keywords
alkali-activated materials, calcium silicate slag, elevated temperatures, damage behavior, microstructure
TAO LI , XIAOLONG WANG,MING LI, DEYI NAN,QIYUAN SHAN, WEIXIN CHEN
Abstract
In cut-and-fill mining, cement slurry is piped over a long distance from the mixing plant to the filling site underground. The long-distance transport poses a challenge to the long-term rheological stability of cement slurry. If the properties are undesirable, the pipeline will be easily plugged, bringing the mining to a standstill. This paper carries out rheological experiments on four groups of cement slurries, which differ in the dosages of suspending agent (SA) and air entraining agent (AEA). The synergy between SA and AEA was verified through analysis on images captured by a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and an X-ray diffractometer (XRD). The results show that the optimal SA and AEA dosages are 0.045% and 0.009% respectively; under the synergy between SA and AEA, the rheological properties of cement slurry could be modified to achieve long-term rheological stability. The research results contribute to the long-term homogeneity and flowability of cement slurry, and improve the effects of cut-and-fill mining.
Keywords
long-distance pipeline transport, rheological properties, Suspending Agent (SA), Air Entraining Agent (AEA), synergy
VALERIU-GABRIEL GHICA, EUGENIU VASILE , COSMINA CARATA, CRISTINA ILEANA COVALIU MIRCEA-IONUŢ PETRESCU, GHEORGHE IACOB, MIHAI BUZATU
Abstract
In the present work, button cell batteries with silver content were sectioned, introduced in an ultrasonic bath in an acidic medium (acetic acid) and the resulting paste, after washing and filtration, was analyzed to identify the constituent elements in order to establish the silver recovery technology. The samples were analyzed by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry (EDXS). X-ray Diffraction Data (XRD) data were obtained using a Panalytical X’PERT MPD X‐ray diffractometer. The operation of separating the paste with silver content from the steel case was carried out using an ultrasonic cleaning process in an acid environment. Half-sectioned faucets were placed in an Emmi12-HC ultrasonic cleaning bath; chlorinated water and acetic acid (CH3COOH) 0.5 M were used as the cavitating medium (solvent). The process took place at room temperature, no heating source being required. Analysis carried out on the recovered slurry with X-ray diffractometer revealed the presence of silver (as Ag and AgCl) and manganese (as Mn2O3). Zinc was completely dissolved in the solution. The silver chloride obtained can be processed metallurgical in order to recover the silver (cementation with zinc and then the silver is subjected to electrolytic refining).
Keywords
spent button cells, silver - oxide, recovery, SEM - EDXS, XRD
The effect of alkali content of cement on ASR expansion: evaluation and its mitigation using fly ash
HAMZA TARIQ , RIZWAN AZAM, ALI AHMED, WASIM ABBASS, SAFEER ABBAS
Abstract
Alkali silica reaction (ASR) is one of the main deterioration problems faced by reinforced concrete structures. Many structures including dams and bridges are severely affected by this phenomenon. To prevent ASR in new construction, the deterioration mechanism and the factors affecting the ASR phenomenon must be investigated. Many studies have been conducted to understand the deterioration mechanism of the concrete by ASR. However, there are still a few areas which need further research. The current study was designed to investigate the effect of alkali content of cement on expansion by ASR. In addition, effectiveness of fly ash to mitigate ASR expansion was evaluated. Moreover, the effect of ASR on mechanical properties of the mortars was investigated. For this purpose, a total of 27 mortar bar specimens and 54 cubes and prisms were cast, conditioned and tested as per guidelines of ASTM C 227 and ASTM C1260. The test variables included the alkali content of cement (0.58%, 0.53% and 0.43%) and Fly ash proportions (25%, 30% and 35% by cement weight). Test results indicated that ASR expansion is significantly affected by the alkali content of cement to such extend that alkali content of cement should be considered as one of the parameters while evaluating the alkali silica reactivity of the aggregates. It was also observed that minimum 30% fly ash was needed to mitigate the expansion by ASR in highly reactive aggregates. Due to ASR, the compressive and flexural strengths of specimens were reduced by 15% and 31%, respectively.
Keywords
alkali-silica reaction, mortar bar expansion, fly ash, alkali content of cement
PEERZADA DANISH, MOHAN GANESH G.
Abstract
This investigation was carried out to find the effect of various admixtures on the durability properties of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) with ternary blends of powders. In this investigation SCC was prepared with Metakaolin (MK), Fly Ash (FA) as partial replacement of cement and Waste Marble Powder (WMP) as a filler material (replacing partial the sand). The MK and FA contains higher concentrations of Silica and Alumina and are therefore considered as congenial Supplementary Cementing Materials (SCM’s). Seven different proportions of MK were used in this investigation. The partial replacement of 15% FA with cement was kept constant for all the mixes (M1- M7) except control mix (M0). The efficiency of FA was evaluated by designing a control mix with 15% FA substitution (M8) of cement. The fine aggregate was replaced partially by 20% WMP. A total of nine mixes were designed. The specimens were tested in the hardened state at different ages for assessing the durability characteristics of SCC such as water absorption and porosity, sorptivity and resistance to acid attack. The results of this investigation revealed that the influence of above admixtures used was quite effective in production SCC with improved durability properties.
Keywords
self-compacting concrete (SCC), admixtures, fly ash (FA), metakaolin (MK), waste marble powder (WMP)
BAO-LIN GUO , BAO-MIN WANG, YU HAN, RUISHUANG JIANG
Abstract
Controlled permeability formwork (CPF) has been used inner the steel and wood formwork to investigate the effect on surface properties improvement. The water-retaining ability of CPF under different lateral pressure, water requirement of cement paste and mortar in curing process, and surface hardness at different ages were measured, and the mechanism of surface concrete properties improved by CPF was researched. The results showed that lasting moisture curing of concrete can be realized with impounding type CPF. The carbonation resistance and chloride penetration resistance were also researched, and the results showed that CPF can significantly improve the surface concrete appearance quality, carbonation resistance, chloride penetration resistance. The morphological structure, porosity and pore size distribution of the composites were measured using mercury intrusion porosimetry and field emission scanning electron microscopy, and the results indicated that concrete using CPF had lower porosity and a more uniform pore size distribution.
Keywords
controlled permeability formwork, water - retaining ability, surface hardness, carbonation resistance property, chloride penetration resistance
A.SOBEȚKII, M. T. OLARU, U. CINDEMIR, L.ÖSTERLUND, A. STĂNOIU, C.E SIMION, S.E. BEJAN, R.E. IRIMESCU
Abstract
Thin nanostructured films are the state-of-the-art materials for detection of very low limits of toxic gases. The work presents a comparison between the properties of WO3 thin films obtained by two different deposition techniques: Advanced Gas Deposition (AGD) and DC Reactive Sputtering. Films have been characterized by XRD, SEM and XPS. WO3-based sensors have selective sensitivity in H2S detection at operating temperature of 200°C and relative humidity specific to field applications. The potential interferences with CO2, SO2 and NH3 are negligible, highlighting the application potential of WO3.
Keywords
Gas sensing, Tungsten trioxide, Advanced Gas Deposition, DC Reactive Sputtering
SAKTHIESWARAN N. , RENISHA M.
Abstract
Reactive Powder Concrete (RPC) is one of the advancements in concrete well known for its dense, compact structure and its superior performance at elevated temperatures. The momentous fact behind the dense matrix of Reactive powder concrete is exclusion of coarse aggregates, inclusion of fine materials possessing pozzolanic properties, steel fibers and super-plasticizers at proper proportions. The main objective of this research is to investigate the performance of RPC produced by partial replacement of cement by alccofine and quartz sand by coal bottom ash (CBA) and Recycled Aggregate Fines (RAF). CBA and RAF used were crushed and grinded to attain the particle size to effectively fill the voids and to reduce the porosity. The experimental investigation to determine the mechanical properties such as compressive strength, split-tensile strength and flexural strength and durability characteristics such as water absorption, sorptivity and acid attack tests were performed. The results showed that the fineness and particle size range of the CBA and RAF increase the potential to develop ultra-high strength in Reactive Powder Concrete. The RPC composed of 10% of CBA and 10% of RAF as partial replacement of Quartz Sand performed well in all mechanical strength characteristics and also within permissible limits in durability terms. The replacement of 40% Quartz sand by equal proportions of CBA and RAF proved to be satisfactory compared with that of control RPC specimens.
Keywords
reactive powder concrete, coal bottom ash, recycled aggregate fines, hot water curing, mechanical strength and durability characteristics
SELÇUK MEMİŞ , ALİ ALSHAAB RAMROOM
Abstract
Ultra high performance concrete (UHPC) generally has low workability due to the fact that it is a material with low water/cement (w/c) ratio and contains fiber in it. Therefore, adding a superplasticizer (SP) in its production may be a solution, so that it can self-compress, but there may be an overdosing problem. This research, conducted in two stages to determine ideal UPHC mixture, consisted of the first stage involving the determination of the sand/binder (s/b) ratio and the two stages, which included the determination of the ideal steel fiber ratio. To achieve ultra-high performance, the w/c ratio was reduced to 0.2 and the steel fiber was increased to a maximum of 2%. The fresh and hardened properties of UPHC were examined, for better workability their flow diameters and also compressive strengths, flexural strengths, densities, water absorption rates, total voids were determined in UPHC mixtures. It has been determined that the maximum strength can reach about 110 MPa without steel fiber reinforcement, but 130- 140 MPa strengths can be achieved if up to 2% steel fiber is added to the mixtures. It has been found that the strength of the UHPC is related to the s/b ratio and the fiber volume used and that the UHPCs can be obtained when the ideal ratios are taken into account.
Keywords
Ultra high performance concrete (UHPC), cement, steel fiber, plolycarboxylate ether-based superplasticizers (PCEs)
Keywords
workability, high strength steel fiber concrete, steel fiber, VeBe, slump, compacting factor, regression models
ALEKSANDAR MILKOV RADOEVSKI , RAZMIK-ROGER GHANBARI, ANDREAS KOLBITSCH
Abstract
The maintenance of a building is an important requirement to guarantee its functionality. An essential part of this maintenance is the restoration of cracks, which can represent both aesthetic and technical faults. In interiors, a long-term and inexpensive solution to these problems can be found in the use of elastic coating systems that can successfully bridge static noncritical cracks. In this study, the crack-bridging ability (CBA) of selected coating systems is evaluated and compared with the crack formation in an actual building. For the evaluation of the CBA an innovative strain measurement test and an optical deformation analysis are used. The crack formation in the building was initiated by artificial dehydration and was recorded for nearly 2.5 years of continuous monitoring. On the basis of the obtained data from the monitoring and the test results, the application of elastic coating systems as a remediation method for crack-afflicted buildings is reviewed and discussed.
Keywords
crack - bridging ability (CBA), strain, coating system, interior, bending beam strain measurement test, building monitoring, crack formation
HAJAR KADDOURI , TOUFIK CHERRADI, IBTISSAM KOURDOU, ANCUȚA ROTARU, NICOLAE ȚĂRANU, PETRU MIHAI
Abstract
Unreinforced masonry (URM) structures represent a large percentage of the current built stock all around the world. The newly developed textile-reinforced mortar (TRM) composites recently facilitated the improvement of their structural performance. The paper considers the external-bonded TRM as an alternative method for the application of fibre-reinforced polymers (FRP). The effectiveness of TRM overlays is assessed compared to that provided by FRPs. The experimental program consists of diagonal compression tests on a total of five clay brick walls. One wall serves as a reference, the Alkali Resistant-Glass FRCM externally strengthened two walls on one or both sides, and the carbon or glass FRP retrofitted another two walls on one side. The analyzed parameters included the matrix material (mortar versus resin), the type of fibre and the symmetrical or unsymmetrical layout of the reinforcements. The experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of FRCM on improving the shear strength of the masonry wall.
Keywords
unreinforced masonry wall, FRCM, TRM, diagonal compression
SIMONA ELENA BEJAN, EDUARD PISCANU, ALINA MELINESCU
Abstract
This work is dedicated to studying the synthesis of some ceramic materials, based on aluminum titanate and magnesium oxide addition so that the composition could be found in the binary pseudosystem Al2TiO5-MgTi2O5.
,br>The chemically pure raw materials used for synthesis were TiO2, Al2O3 and MgCO3 and the synthesis took place by the solid state reaction method. The powders were heat treated at temperatures between 1200°C-1400°C. The real mineralogical composition of the samples was determined by X-ray diffraction, being observed that, at 1400°C a solid state solution of aluminum titanate structure was formed. The microstructural analysis of the synthetized samples showed that, after the heat treatment process, different shape and size crystals were formed, with dimensions ranging between 4 and 8 micro m. The formation of bridges between particles was observed due to the sintering of the samples and the presence of both closed and open pores. Measurement of thermal expansion coefficients showed that they increase with increasing MgTi2O5 content.
Keywords
aluminum titanate, AT-MT2 solid solution, SEM, XRD
ASAD ALI, SARIR UDDIN, ABID ZAMAN, ABID AHMAD, MUHAMMAD KAMRAN, ZAFAR IQBAL
Abstract
Solid solution of Tin- doped barium tetra titanate Ba(Ti1-xSnx)4O9 (with x = 0.0, 0.5) composition prepared through mixed oxide conventional method and calcined at 1100˚C for 3 h with heating/cooling rate 5˚C/min. The structural, optical and microwave dielectric properties were studied by X-ray diffraction, Scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infra-red, photoluminescence spectroscopy and vector network analyzer respectively. An intense and broad band spectrum was observed at around the red color emission region. Optimum dielectric properties i.e. high dielectric constant (ϵr = 57.3) and low dielectric loss (0.00013) have been observed.
Keywords
Mixed oxide route, Optical properties, Dielectric properties
ADRIAN VOLCEANOV, RĂZVAN STATE, COSMIN MĂRCULESCU, ENIKÖ VOLCEANOV
Abstract
For present time, declining petroleum resources, accompanied by an increasing demand for oil and chemicals by emerging economies, as well as environmental and political concerns about fossil fuels, it has become essential to develop energy-efficient processes for the sustainable production of fuels and chemicals using alternative resources. In this respect, biomass (including vegetal waste from different industries and agriculture) is considered the renewable energy source with the highest potential regarding energy needs of modern society, for both the developed and developing economies. It represents a sustainable source of organic carbon and biofuels, which generate significantly fewer greenhouse gas emissions than fossil fuels, and can even be neutral in CO2 production balance, when efficient methods are developed.
Regarding the technologies for vegetable biomass valorization, fast pyrolysis is one of the most viable perspectives, if the quality of the products (gas, liquid and char) is improved.
Pyrolysis and gasification as well as the product upgrading can be performed by conventional heating or microwave heating. Both processes require the use of catalysts to improve the yields or quality of reaction products. The purpose of present paper was to establish the catalytic ability of montmorillonite (MMT) after doping with different transitional metals (Me = Ni, Mo, Co, Fe2+, Fe3+), following a procedure developed in a previous paper [1].
There were performed X-ray diffraction analysis and Fourier Transformed Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy before and after pyrolysis process upon the Me-MM catalysts to verify composition and to establish their structural and morphological characteristics. Morphological characteristics were determined by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) together with Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDAX) for elemental distribution and analysis.
The results have shown the preservation of structural features even after use, confirming their good stability after calcination at 6000C, the simulated temperature of pyrolysis and were considered satisfactory and the initial tests on both thermochemical and microwave assisted pyrolysis seem to be promising.
Keywords
pyrolysis, catalyst, synthesis, characterization doped montmorillonite
BERK UYSAL, SELEN ȘEN, AYBEN TOP
Abstract
In this study, ZnO samples were synthesized using zinc acetate and urea with a method containing sonication, sol-gel transition and calcination steps. Urea to zinc acetate mole ratio values were changed as 0, 0.5, 1, and 2 and corresponding calcined samples were denoted as UZ-0, UZ-0.5, UZ-1, and UZ-2, respectively. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images indicated globular and rod-like structures. Aspect ratios of the nanorods increased as urea to zinc acetate ratio increased from 0 to 1 whereas nanoparticles with sizes of 70 ± 20 nm were observed for UZ-2 sample. Brunauer, Emmett and Teller (BET) surface area values of the samples varied between 9 and 25 m2/g and increased as initial urea amount increased. Band gap energies of the samples ranged between 3.24 and 3.29 eV. Four major peaks at about 400, 420, 480 and 530 nm with different intensities were observed in the photoluminescence (PL) spectra of the samples. All the samples removed rhodamine B by both adsorption and photodegradation. The highest visible light induced photodegradation rate was exhibited by UZ-2 sample having the highest surface area and it is attributed to superior charge separation properties of this sample under visible light.
Keywords
ZnO, nanostructures, optical properties, photocatalyst, N-doping
DANUTĖ VAIČIUKYNIENĖ, LEONAS JAKEVIČIUSB, ARAS KANTAUTASC, VITOLDAS VAITKEVIČIUS, VILIMANTAS VAIČIUKYNAS
Abstract
To explain some aspects about the mechanism of zeolite synthesis from reagent materials, law temperature (100oC) hydrothermal reaction was performed in alkali solutions by using sonochemically-assisted pre-treatment method. This pre-treatment method reduces the formation times of zeolites. Clear-to-the-eye sodium aluminosilicate gels and solid sodium aluminosilicate mixtures were used as raw materials. By using sodium aluminosilicate gels, it is observed that after hydrothermal treatment and sonication up to 10 minutes samples exhibit a rise in the crystallinity of Na-A zeolite up to 1.44 times, compared to a sample without sonication. When solid components as raw materials were used, the application of ultrasound irradiation and hydrothermal treatment resulted in the replacement of Na-A zeolite crystals to Na-X zeolite, which is a more stable zeolitic phase. In both cases Na-A zeolite was not detected in the synthesized products by using only sonication without the using of hydrothermal treatment. It was observed that the Na-A zeolite crystallization level is higher for samples which were obtained from the raw material of aluminosilicate gel.
Keywords
Na-A zeolite synthesis; sonication; hydrothermal synthesis
P.JAISHANKAR, S. KANCHIDURAI, K. SARAVANA RAJA MOHAN
Abstract
When extra water in concrete evaporates, it leaves voids in the concrete element developing capillaries, which might be directly related to the porosity and permeability of concrete. By proper selection of components, and mix proportioning and following right construction practices, an almost impervious concrete can be obtained. The pores in cement paste consist of gel pores and capillary pores. The pores in concrete, because of incomplete compaction, are voids of large size which provide a honeycomb shape leading to concrete of low strength. In order to reduce the porosity, cement is partially substituted with nano silica in percent by weight and strive is made to examine durability homes of concrete composite. Since the water absorption test measures the response of concrete to pressure, which is rarely the driving force of fluids entering concrete, there is a need for another type of test. This test should measure the rate of absorption of water by capillary suction, and sorptivity of unsaturated concrete. By use of 0 to 4 % addition of nano silica, there is a considerable reduction in capillary absorption and there is an increase in the compression strength and modulus of elasticity of the concrete. Micro analysis was carried out by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), and the studies indicate that nano silica is uniformly distributed by improving microstructure of concrete.
Keywords
Nano silica, TEM, SEM, EDS
I. GOMOIU, R. RADVAN, L.GHERVASE, I. MOHANU, M. ENACHE, S. NEAGU, R.RUGINESCU, R. COJOC
Abstract
Both this paper and the identitification of the proper methods for cleaning of mural paintins and mortars (either originals or for restoration) have the great significance that aims scientific conservation and restoration of historical monuments. The review analyses both the main methods curently used for clening, pointing their efficiency in restoration activity, bioclening and case studies. Mechanical, physical, chemical and biological methods are used in the cleaning activity. The mechanical methods are based on the use of soft brushes and the physical ones on the use of the laser. For chemical cleaning, organic solvents, microemulions and gels are applied on the pictorial layer and mortars.
The findings show that biocleaning based on bacterial metabolic products perform better in this field. Green and nondestructive methodology for biocleaning of aged materials and deposits on murals based on products that contain gels with immobilized enzymes, active on salted surfaces is proposed. The new green technology based on metabolites (hydrolases and polysaccharides) obtained from non-pathogenic microorganisms grown under controlled conditions will be developed in the frame of the project “Murals biocleaning by new innovative green products based on microbial metabolites”.
The case studies are regarding to: in situ biocleaning of mural paintings, of the murals restored with resins, of the extracted murals, bioremoving of sulphates, nitrates and graffiti.
Keywords
cleaning, biocleaning, mural paintings, green methodologies, case studies
ILEANA MOHANU, ROXANA FECHET, IONELA PETRE, NICOLETA CÎRSTEA, DAN MOHANU, IOANA GOMOIU
Abstract
Applied more than a decade ago, within an interdisciplinary project carried out at the cave church from Corbii de Piatră (14th century), Argeș County, the conservation-restoration materials created by CEPROCIM were intended for a future intervention to consolidate the support of the murals inside a unique medieval monument of exceptional value. Monitoring the behavior of new materials applied in situ was required in the case of a monument characterized by a severe microclimate, with considerable variations in temperature and humidity, caused by the condensation and infiltration, generating a large process of biodeterioration. The observations made in situ were corroborated with laboratory analyzes, using specific investigation techniques: X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy coupled with X-ray dispersive energy and optical microscopy. In the absence of measures to improve microclimate conditions and the continues degradation processes (crystallization of salts, biological contamination) was found to maintain the functional qualities of new materials applied in situ.
Keywords
microclimate monitoring, restoration material, rupestral church, degradations
YASEMIN AKGÜN, ÖMER FATIH YAZICIOĞLU
Abstract
In the future, depending on the increasing demand of cement, the additives in the market may not be able to meet the demand or there may be a need to use high amounts of additives. So, there is a need to new alternative additive materials. The aim of this study is to evaluate the potential of analcime which may be alternative to clinoptilolite. Therefore, it was performed some tests on mortars/concretes containing analcime and clinoptilolite. The amounts of natural zeolites (analcime, clinoptilolite) which were used for blended cements were 0, 10, 30 and 50% of Portland cement weight. In the study, i) physical, chemical, mineralogical, pozzolanic properties of natural zeolites, ii) strength, abrasion resistance and capillarity on samples containing analcime and clinoptilolite blended cements, iii) the energy evaluations for cements/concretes used in the study were investigated. According to the results, analcime has been showed similar properties to clinoptilolite. In some cases, due to these similar properties, it has been concluded that analcime may be an alternative pozzolan to clinoptilolite which is widely used in blended cement industry.
Keywords
natural zeolite, analcime, clinoptilolite, pozzolan, concrete
CRISTINA ANDREEA VÎJAN, ALINA BĂDĂNOIU, ADRIAN IONUȚ NICOARĂ, IULIA BARCAN
Abstract
This paper presents the influence of oxide component (magnesia or calcined dolomite) on the setting time and compressive strengths of phosphate cements in which the phosphate precursor was sodium dihydrogen phosphate. These cements were used for the immobilization of two simulated wastes with Ni or Pb content. The presence of Ni or Pb in these cements determines a decrease of the early compressive strengths (after 1 day of hardening). The leaching test (SR EN 12457-4) performed on the cements with waste content hardened for 28 days shows the immobilization of these two heavy-metals in both types of phosphate cements (based on magnesia or calcined dolomite); nevertheless, for the phosphate cements based on calcined dolomite (with/without Ni or Pb waste) an important strength loss is recorded at longer periods of time (28 days, 1 year) most probably due to the delayed CaO hydration with volume expansion. X ray diffraction was used to identify the crystalline compounds formed in hydrated cements and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) coupled with EDS (Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy) to assess the microstructure and elemental composition of identified phases.
Keywords
magnesia, calcined dolomite, sodium phosphate, nickel, lead, waste
YAHYA RAHBAR, S. YASIN MOUSAVI, HEYDAR DASHTI NASSERABADI
Abstract
In recent years, binary and ternary use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) has received special attention by researchers throughout the world. This can combine the benefits of each SCM and minimize its adverse effects on the properties of concrete. The main purpose of this study was to investigate the performance of high-strength concrete (HSC) produced by the combined use of 0%, 5%, 10% and 15% natural zeolite (NZ) and different nano-particles including 2%-4% nano-SiO2 and 0.5%-1.5% nano-CaCO3 in aggressive environment. In this respect, different samples of HSC were made and besides slump and compressive strength; they are tested for chloride ion penetration depth and chemical resistance. The chemical resistance of HSCs were measured by evaluation the variations in the mass and crushing load of concretes after 28, 56 and 84 days of exposure to 5% sulfuric acid solution (H2SO4). Results showed that all HSC samples had a 28-day compressive strength greater than 81.36 MPa which passed the minimum strength value (≥ 60 MPa) considered in this study for HSC. Also, compared to using only NZ, by substituting the optimum level of nano-particles and NZ as SCM in HSC, lower depth of chloride ion penetration can be obtained. The results also revealed that the highest percentages of mass loss and crushing load loss were obtained for plain HSC which could decrease by the ternary incorporation of Portland cement, nano-particles and NZ.
Keywords
High-strength concrete, Nano-SiO2, Nano-CaCO3, Natural zeolite, Durability
T.R. DANYA, N.SAKTHIESWARAN
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This research examined the workability, mechanical properties and durability properties of self-compacting concrete (SCC) with fly ash and glass fibers. Glass fiber was added to the concrete at a rate of 0.25% by the weight of binder, fly ash and metakaolin was replaced at the rate of 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% and 30% respectively to the cement. The workability of fresh concrete samples was assessed using slump flow, slump flow T50 and J-ring. The overall strength of hardened concrete was investigated by using compressive, tensile strength and flexural strength tests for a fixed water/binder ratio of 0.35with grade of M30 at 28, 56 and 180 days. The mechanical properties of SCC show an enhanced performance compared to the control mix and satisfy the fresh concrete properties such as filling ability and passing ability. SCC shows better resistance to the external environment. Thus, it shows a successful use of waste products in the SCC leads to the sustainable nature.
Keywords
Self-compacting concrete, fly ash, metakaolin, glass fibers
ALI SABERI VARZANEH, MAHMOOD NADERI
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In this paper, the flexural and compressive strength of polymer-modified mortars (PMM), using the "Twist-off" and "Pull-off" semi-destructive tests has been evaluated. The shear and tensile bond strengths between the PMM and the concrete substrate have also been investigated. The SBR Latex has been used in mortars with 10, 15, and 20% ratios of cementitious materials. The correlation between the results obtained from experimental tests and semi-destructive tests at different ages using linear and power regression analysis was determined, and the calibration curves were presented. Calibration curves can be used to convert the results of the "Twist-off" and "Pull-off" tests to the compressive and flexural strength of PMM. In the following, the effect of polymer content on shrinkage and bond strength of repair mortars with the concrete substrate was investigated. Furthermore, to investigate the obtained stress results during semi-destructive tests, the "Twist-off" and "Pull-off" tests were analyzed by utilizing the ABAQUS finite element analysis software. The results showed a high correlation between the mechanical properties of polymer-modified mortars and the resulted data of semi-destructive tests, and high compatibility with the numerical analysis was observed. Moreover, due to the high correlation between shear and tensile bond strength resulting from "Twist-off" and "Pull-off" tests, it is possible to use a simple and inexpensive "Twist-off" machine instead of using an expensive "Pull-off" machine
Keywords
'Twist - off', 'Pull-off', finite element method, polymer-modified mortar, strength
LILIANA MARIA NICULA, OFELIA CORBU, MIHAI ILIESCU, DELIA GEORGETA DUMITRAȘ
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This paper intends to analyze the characteristics of granulated and non-granulated blast furnace slag used in preparing the road concrete, respectively their influence on the most important characteristics of the concrete, such as consistency, apparent specific gravity, occluded air volume, mechanical resistance, wear resistance and freeze-thaw resistance. Three road concrete mixtures were prepared using conventional materials (Portland cement and natural aggregates) and with different ratios from artificial materials of local provenience, from granulated and ground blast furnace slag used as binder and non-granulated and crushed slag as substitute of the natural aggregate of 0/4 mm. The geometrical, physical and chemical characteristics of the analyzed blast furnace slag confirm that it has the required properties for obtaining some sustainable road concrete mixtures. The content of the toxic elements tested for the blast furnace slag do not overpass the limit values admitted in the European regulation. The tensile resistances by binding obtained at 28 days registered values that allowed the ranging of the mixtures in road concrete class BcR 4.5 and BcR 5.0. The freeze-thaw and wear resistances of the road concretes with blast furnace slag were higher than the resistances of the reference road concrete.
Keywords
blast furnace slag, substitution, mechanical resistances, freeze-thaw resis, road concrete
XIAOZHEN LI, JUNZHE LIU, HUI WANG, XIANGWEI XING
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This paper aimed to present the morphology features and elements’ distribution at the interface between steel and concrete in the presence of chloride and carbonation by means of electron probe (EPMA) and X-ray energy spectrum analysis (EDX-SEM). The results showed that the corrosion products of steel bars at the interface of steel and cement paste in chlorinated reinforced concrete diffusing into concrete through the steel-concrete interface. According to the penetration depth of corrosion products, the corrosion degree of the steel bars in the concrete can be determined. The chloride ions produced by the decomposition of Friedel salt in the cement paste migrated to the surface of steel bar in non-carbonated zone. As a result, the concentration of chloride ions accumulated on the surface of steel bars reached the critical concentration of corrosion, which increased the probability of steel corrosion. When concrete was mixed with nitrite, NO2-AFm, which was evenly distributed originally in the cement paste, decomposed into nitrite ions under carbonation and diffuses to non-carbonized zone. This increased the NO2-/Cl- molar ratio around the steel bar and effectively prevented corrosion of steel bars.
Keywords
steel-concrete interface, carbonation, chloride salt, EPMA, elements distribution