Abstract
Despite the proven economic, environmental and technical benefits, long-term strength development and durability performance, the utilisation of PFA (pulverised-fuel ash, fly ash) in many countries concrete remains at a moderate level. Wider use of PFA in concrete is inhibited by a number of factors, including its relatively slow initial strength gain. Activation of PFA has potential to enhance this by accelerating the early reaction rate. Mechanical, thermal and chemical methods may all be effective in promoting the pozzolanic reaction. In this study, grinding, calcination, and chemical activation of PFA with NaOH, Ca(OH)2 , CaSO4 ·1/ 2H2O, Na2SO4 , CaCl2 , and various combinations thereof were applied and compared. Breakdown of the glassy phase of PFA was found to be strongly influenced by the curing conditions applied. These included wet curing at 20°C or 50°C as well as a regime reflecting that used in some pre-cast concrete work, i.e. 50°C for 24 hours followed by wet curing at 20°C. The best results were obtained with simultaneous addition of gypsum and NaOH; and by a combination of lime, gypsum and Na2 SO4 , especially when pre-cast cured.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Cement combinations for durable concrete |
Subtitle of host publication | proceedings of the International Conference on Cement Combinations for Durable Concrete |
Editors | Ravindra K. Dhir, Thomas A. Harrison, Moray D. Newlands |
Place of Publication | London |
Publisher | Thomas Telford |
Pages | 293-298 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780727740045 |
ISBN (Print) | 0727734016 , 9780727734013 |
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Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2005 |
Event | 2005 International Congress 'Global construction: ultimate concrete opportunities' - Dundee, United Kingdom Duration: 5 Jul 2005 → 7 Jul 2005 |
Conference
Conference | 2005 International Congress 'Global construction: ultimate concrete opportunities' |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Dundee |
Period | 5/07/05 → 7/07/05 |