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Dousova B, Machovic V, Lhotka M, Reiterman P, Bedrnova E, Kolousek D. Mechanism of chromate adsorption on Fe-modified concrete slurry waste. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Šmilauer V, Reiterman P, Šulc R, Schořík P. Crack-Resistant Cements under Drying: Results from Ring Shrinkage Tests and Multi-Physical Modeling. Materials (Basel) 2022; 15:ma15124040. [PMID: 35744099 PMCID: PMC9230038 DOI: 10.3390/ma15124040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Cementitious materials exhibit shrinkage strain on drying, leading easily to crack formation when internally or externally restrained. It is known that cements with a slow strength gain show higher crack resistance under external drying. The ring shrinkage test can be considered an accelerated method for cracking tendency due to existing historical correlations between ring cracking time and long-term surface concrete cracking. The experimental campaign used ring shrinkage tests on 25 mortars, covering 10 commercial cements and 15 cements produced on demand, covering Portland cements and blended cements up to a 30% slag substitution. The results show that the restrained ring cracking time generally increases with lower Blaine fineness and higher slag substitution in 6 to over 207 days’ span. Upper limits for crack-resistant cements were proposed for 2-day compressive strength and Blaine fineness, in the case of Portland cements: 27.7 MPa and 290 m2/kg, respectively. A hygro-mechanical model successfully replicated strain evolution with crack formation and brittle failure. Only two out of ten commercial cements were classified as crack-resistant, while the ratio increased to 10 out of 15 cements which were produced on demand.
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- Vít Šmilauer
- Department of Mechanics, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague , Czech Republic
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +420-224-354-483
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- Experimental Center, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Construction Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague, Czech Republic;
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- Českomoravský Cement, a.s., Mokrá 359, 664 04 Mokrá-Horákov, Czech Republic;
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Jaskulski R, Reiterman P, Kubissa W, Yakymechko Y. Influence of Impregnation of Recycled Concrete Aggregate on the Selected Properties of Concrete. Materials (Basel) 2021; 14:ma14164611. [PMID: 34443135 PMCID: PMC8398189 DOI: 10.3390/ma14164611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The paper focuses on investigating the effect of impregnation of recycled concrete aggregate on the mechanical and durability properties of concrete using this aggregate. Cement paste, limewater and diluted water glass were used to impregnate the aggregate. Both a single impregnation and a double impregnation using two different solutions were carried out. A total of four groups of concrete series, with two values of w/c ratio (0.45 and 0.60), were made. Concrete made using the impregnated aggregate was tested and the results were compared with those of concrete made using untreated recycled aggregate of the same kind. The results indicate that impregnation of aggregate improves the mechanical properties of concrete in many cases but reduces its resistance to cyclic freezing and thawing. Furthermore, in the case of impregnation with two solutions, the order in which the impregnants are applied influences the effect obtained. Using the results received, the impregnation methods were ranked in order from best to worst. The best impregnation method proved to be with cement paste, followed by diluted water glass, while the worst results were obtained with limewater, followed by diluted water glass.
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- Roman Jaskulski
- Faculty of Civil Engineering Mechanics and Petrochemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Łukasiewicza 17 Street, 09-400 Płock, Poland; (W.K.); (Y.Y.)
- Correspondence:
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Thakurova 7, 166 29 Prague, Czech Republic;
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering Mechanics and Petrochemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Łukasiewicza 17 Street, 09-400 Płock, Poland; (W.K.); (Y.Y.)
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering Mechanics and Petrochemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Łukasiewicza 17 Street, 09-400 Płock, Poland; (W.K.); (Y.Y.)
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Žáková H, Pazderka J, Reiterman P. Textile Reinforced Concrete in Combination with Improved Self-Healing Ability Caused by Crystalline Admixture. Materials (Basel) 2020; 13:ma13245787. [PMID: 33352969 PMCID: PMC7766513 DOI: 10.3390/ma13245787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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The main aim of this study was to investigate the improved autogenous healing of concrete caused by a crystalline admixture in combination with textile reinforced concrete (TRC). This phenomenon (improved healing) has not yet been described by any independent study, and not at all in relation to TRC. The results of the study confirmed that the interaction between TRC and the crystalline admixture’s self-healing ability is advantageous and usable. The application of crystalline admixture could ensure the long-term entirety of the TCR element, where microcracks could occur. This allows for the creation of advantageous, thin (achieved by TRC) and waterproof (achieved by the crystalline admixtures) concrete structures. Moreover, this does not depend on temperature in the range of 4–30 °C (lower temperatures are of course problematic, as for most other cementitious materials). However, the interaction of both materials has its limits; the cracks must not be too wide (max. 0.1 mm), otherwise they will not heal. On the other hand, the advantage is that it does not matter what type of cement is used (CEM I and CEM II showed the same results), and the composition of the newly formed crystals in the cracks corresponds to the composition of the C-S-H gel, so it can be assumed that secondary hydration of the Portland cement occurred in the crack area.
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- Hana Žáková
- Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague, Czech Republic; (J.P.); (P.R.)
- Correspondence:
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague, Czech Republic; (J.P.); (P.R.)
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague, Czech Republic; (J.P.); (P.R.)
- University Centre of Energy Efficient Buildings, Czech Technical University in Prague, Třinecká 1024, 273 43 Buštěhrad, Czech Republic
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Pavlíková M, Pivák A, Záleská M, Jankovský O, Reiterman P, Pavlík Z. Magnesium Oxychloride Cement Composites Lightened with Granulated Scrap Tires and Expanded Glass. Materials (Basel) 2020; 13:ma13214828. [PMID: 33126738 PMCID: PMC7662570 DOI: 10.3390/ma13214828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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In this paper, light burned magnesia dispersed in the magnesium chloride solution was used for the manufacturing of magnesium oxychloride cement-based composites which were lightened by granulated scrap tires and expanded glass. In a reference composite, silica sand was used only as filler. In the lightened materials, granulated shredded tires were used as 100%, 90%, 80%, and 70% silica sand volumetric replacement. The rest was compensated by the addition of expanded glass granules. The filling materials were characterized by particle size distribution, specific density, dry powder density, and thermal properties that were analyzed for both loose and compacted aggregates. For the hardened air-cured samples, macrostructural parameters, mechanical properties, and hygric and thermal parameters were investigated. Specific attention was paid to the penetration of water and water-damage, which were considered as crucial durability parameters. Therefore, the compressive strength of samples retained after immersion for 24 h in water was tested and the water resistance coefficient was assessed. The use of processed waste rubber and expanded glass granulate enabled the development of lightweight materials with sufficient mechanical strength and stiffness, low permeability for water, enhanced thermal insulation properties, and durability in contact with water. These properties make the produced composites an interesting alternative to Portland cement-based materials. Moreover, the use of low-carbon binder and waste tires can be considered as an eco-efficient added value of these products which could improve the environmental impact of the construction industry.
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- Milena Pavlíková
- Department of Materials Engineering and Chemistry, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague 6, Czech Republic; (M.P.); (A.P.); (M.Z.)
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- Department of Materials Engineering and Chemistry, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague 6, Czech Republic; (M.P.); (A.P.); (M.Z.)
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- Department of Materials Engineering and Chemistry, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague 6, Czech Republic; (M.P.); (A.P.); (M.Z.)
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Technology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Technická 5, 166 28 Prague 6, Czech Republic;
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- Experimental Centre, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague 6, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Materials Engineering and Chemistry, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague 6, Czech Republic; (M.P.); (A.P.); (M.Z.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +42-0-224-354-371
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Reiterman P, Jaskulski R, Kubissa W, Holčapek O, Keppert M. Assessment of Rational Design of Self-Compacting Concrete Incorporating Fly Ash and Limestone Powder in Terms of Long-Term Durability. Materials (Basel) 2020; 13:ma13122863. [PMID: 32604731 PMCID: PMC7344429 DOI: 10.3390/ma13122863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Self-compaction concrete (SCC) is ranked among the main technological innovations of the last decades. Hence, it introduces a suitable possibility for further utilization of supplementary cementitious materials (SCM) in terms of sustainable development. The aim of the work is the assessment of a new approach to binder design, which takes into consideration the activity of the used mineral additive. The proposed approach, which allows a systematic design of a binding system with varied properties of the used mineral additive, was studied on ternary blends consisting of Portland cement (PC), limestone powder and fly ash (FA). The verification was conducted on SCC mixtures in terms of their workability, mechanical properties and the most attention was paid to long-term durability. The long-term durability was assessed on the basis of shrinkage measurement, freeze-thaw resistance and permeability tests including initial surface absorption, chloride migration, water penetration and an accelerated carbonation test, which was compared with the evolution of carbonation front in normal conditions. The durability of studied mixtures was evaluated by using durability loss index, which allow general assessment on the basis of multiple parameters. The carbonation resistance had a dominant importance on the final durability performance of studied mixtures. The experimental program revealed that the proposed design method is reliable only in terms of properties in fresh state and mechanical performance, which were similar with control mixture. Despite suitable results of freeze-thaw resistance and shrinkage, an increasing amount of fly ash in terms of the new design concept led to a fundamental increase of permeability and thus to decay of long-term durability. Acceptable properties were achieved for the lowest dosage of fly ash.
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- Pavel Reiterman
- University Centre for Energy Efficient Buildings, Czech Technical University in Prague, Třinecká 1024, 273 43 Buštěhrad, Czech Republic
- Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague, Czech Republic; (O.H.); (M.K.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +420-22435-4376
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering, Mechanics and Petrochemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Lukasiewicza St. 17, 09-400 Plock, Poland; (R.J.); (W.K.)
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering, Mechanics and Petrochemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Lukasiewicza St. 17, 09-400 Plock, Poland; (R.J.); (W.K.)
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague, Czech Republic; (O.H.); (M.K.)
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague, Czech Republic; (O.H.); (M.K.)
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Koťátková J, Zatloukal J, Reiterman P, Kolář K. Concrete and cement composites used for radioactive waste deposition. J Environ Radioact 2017; 178-179:147-155. [PMID: 28843164 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvrad.2017.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2017] [Revised: 08/14/2017] [Accepted: 08/14/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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This review article presents the current state-of-knowledge of the use of cementitious materials for radioactive waste disposal. An overview of radwaste management processes with respect to the classification of the waste type is given. The application of cementitious materials for waste disposal is divided into two main lines: i) as a matrix for direct immobilization of treated waste form; and ii) as an engineered barrier of secondary protection in the form of concrete or grout. In the first part the immobilization mechanisms of the waste by cement hydration products is briefly described and an up-to date knowledge about the performance of different cementitious materials is given, including both traditional cements and alternative binder systems. The advantages, disadvantages as well as gaps in the base of information in relation to individual materials are stated. The following part of the article is aimed at description of multi-barrier systems for intermediate level waste repositories. It provides examples of proposed concepts by countries with advanced waste management programmes. In the paper summary, the good knowledge of the material durability due to its vast experience from civil engineering is highlighted however with the urge for specific approach during design and construction of a repository in terms of stringent safety requirements.
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- Jaroslava Koťátková
- Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Experimental Centre, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague 6, Czech Republic.
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- Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Experimental Centre, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague 6, Czech Republic.
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- Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Experimental Centre, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague 6, Czech Republic.
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- Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Experimental Centre, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague 6, Czech Republic.
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