Une étude expérimentale a été menée afin de protéger des attaques biologiques des contreplaqués faits d'essences non durables (hêtre et peuplier), et ce, avec un faible impact environnemental. Des produits de protection à base de tannins et de bore, nouvellement développés afin de réduire le lessivage du bore, ont été sélectionnés pour ce but. Ce système a été utilisé pour protéger les contreplaqués selon deux approches : (1) au niveau de la colle pour remplacer les adhésives à base de formaldéhyde et coller les plis, (2) en traitement des plis avec des formulations plus diluées, les plis étant collés avec des adhésifs mélamine-urée-formaldéhyde. Les données expérimentales de cette thèse peuvent être classées en trois grands groupes : essais chimiques et thermomécaniques des colles tannin-bore, mesure des propriétés physiques et mécaniques, de la résistance biologique avant et après vieillissement des différents panneaux. Les essais chimiques sur les colles tannin/hexamine ont montré que l'addition de bore sous forme d'acide borique peut contribuer à plus de liaisons inter-flavonoids et à ouvrir les cycles pyranes ce qui accélère les réactions de polymérisation. Des analyses thermomécaniques sur les colles contenant des tannins de mimosa et de quebracho ont confirmé que l'addition d'acide borique (1) abaissait le temps et la température de prise, et (2) augmentait les valeurs du module d'élasticité de la colle. L'addition d'une quantité optimale d'acide borique dans la colle à base de tannin augmente les propriétés physiques et la résistance au cisaillement. Une charge excessive d'acide borique (10%) dans la colle est la cause de pertes de propriétés mécaniques et physiques. Bien qu'en faible quantité, l'introduction de l'acide borique dans la colle de tannin amène une protection efficace contre l'attaque fongique, même après un lessivage selon l'EN 1250-2. Les résultats des essais termites montrent que l'acide borique contenu dans la colle cause le plus faible taux de survie des insectes et de perte de masse, mais présentent un fort degré d'attaque selon une cotation visuelle. Aucune amélioration n'a été obtenue lors d'un essai de choix après lessivage. Les contreplaqués faits de plis traités par des solutions tannin-bore ont montré des résistances au cisaillement plus faibles, mais toujours dans les gammes requises pour des applications en atmosphère humide. Des résultats satisfaisants ont été obtenus par les réseaux polymères de tannins, même après une lessivage sévère, vis-à-vis de l'attaque fongique. Les contreplaqués faits de plis traités à l'acide borique seul ont présenté une sensibilité importante à l'attaque biologique après un lessivage. Les résultats des essais termites ont montré un faible taux de survie des insectes et de perte de masse, même après un lessivage sévère, pour les contreplaqués avec des plis traités par des systèmes tannin-bore. Les résultats d'un essai de choix a montré que les termites préféraient se nourrir des témoins quand l'alternative proposée était des échantillons traités avec des systèmes tannin-bore. / An experimental investigation was conducted to protect plywood panels made of perishable wood species (beech and poplar) against biological attacks with low environmental impact. The newly developed tannin-boron preservative which was proposed to reduce the leaching of borates was selected for this purpose. This system was used to protect plywood with two approaches: (1) in the glue line to replace formaldehyde based adhesives and gluing wood veneers, (2) pretreatment of wood veneers with the diluted formulations and bonded with melamine-urea-formaldehyde resin The research data in this thesis were obtained from three main groups of experiments: chemicals and thermomechanical testing on the tannin-boron resin, measuring physical and mechanical properties, and different biological tests before and after leaching processes. The chemicals testing on the tannin/hexamine adhesive showed that the addition ofboron, in the form of boric acid, can contribute more inter-flavonoid linkages and the opening of pyran rings which leads to the acceleration of polymerization reactions. Thermomechanical analysis on the adhesives of mimosa and quebracheo tannins confirmed that the addition of boric acid (1) lowered time and temperature of hardening, (2) and increased modulus of elasticity values of the adhesive. The addition of optimal boric acid into the tannin adhesive upgraded physical properties and tensile shear strength. An excess loading of boric acid (10%) in the glue line caused imperfect physical and mechanical features. Despite the low uptake of boric acid but its addition into the tannin glue provided effective resistance against fungal attack even after mild leaching test according to the EN 1250-2. The results of termites test showed that increase in the boric acid content of the adhesive caused the lower survival rate and the weight loss but samples underwent the high level of attack. No improvement against termite attack was obtained after leaching by a choice feeding test. The plywoods made of pretreated veneers by tannin-boron solutions showed partially lower tensile shear strength but still in the range of standards requirements for the humid applications. The satisfactory results were obtained even after severe leaching test against fungal attack with a strong polymeric network of tannin. The control plywoods made of pretreated veneers with boric acid alone solutions presented significant sensitivity against biological attack after leaching test. The results of termite tests showed the lower survival rate and the weight loss even after severe leaching test for the plywoods made of pretreated veneers with tannin-boron systems. The results of choice feeding test showed that termites preferred feeding from the controls when alternative samples were treated with the tannin-boron system. In general the evidence from this study suggests that tannin-boron system can significantly slow down the leaching of boron and it rendered high potential to preserve plywood.

L'utilisation du kaolin calciné, sous forme de métakaolin, comme matériau pouzzolanique pour le mortier et le béton a suscité une attention considérable ces dernières années. Le travail actuel décrit les résultats d'un projet de recherche lancé pour étudier la calcination d'un kaolin local sous diverses températures (650-950°C) et durées (2, 3 et 4 heures) qui ont produit le métakaolin avec une activité pouzzolanique élevée. L'activité pouzzolanique a été évaluée par des méthodes de la chaleur d'hydratation et la résistance à la compression à 28 jours. L'activité maximale a été obtenue à une température de 850°C pendant 3 heures. Les résultats observés établissent qu'une augmentation de la chaleur d'hydratation et de la résistance à la compression a été obtenue lorsque le ciment Portland Ordinaire a été remplacé par 10% de métakaolin. L'utilisation du ciment ternaire améliore la résistance au jeune âge et à long terme. La durabilité a été également améliorée où une meilleure résistance des mortiers à l'attaque des acides a été observée. / The utilisation of calcined clay, in the form of metakaolin as a pozzolanic material for mortar and concrete has received considerable attention in recent years. The present work describes the results of a research project initiated to study the calcination of a local kaolin at various temperatures (650-950°C) and durations (2, 3 and 4 hours) to produced a metakaolin with a high pozzolanic activity. The pozzolanic activity was assessed by 28-days compressive strength and hydration heat methods. The maximum identified activity was obtained at 850°C for 3 hours duration. The observed results establish that an increase of both hydration heat and compressive strength was obtained when ordinary Portland cement was replaced by 10% metakaolin. The use of ternary blended cement improves the early age and the long-term compressive strength. The durability was also enhanced as better acidic resistance was observed.

Les structures en bétons sont souvent exposées dès le jeune âge du matériau à des milieux pouvant être agressifs pour leur durabilité. En effet, dans certains cas, ces structures sont directement au contact d’une eau de mer riche en ions chlorure et sulfate. L’attaque sulfatique affecte surtout la pâte de ciment par des mécanismes physico-chimiques complexes et couplées entrainant la ruine mécanique, souvent liée à l’expansion par la formation de produits expansifs tels que le l’ettringite et le gypse. Les ions chlorure peuvent engendrer une corrosion des armatures Ces deux pathologies sont largement étudiées dans la littérature. Cependant, l’ASE est encore sujette à controverses, ce qui peut expliquer l’absence d’un essai normé européen. La prédiction de la durée de vie des ouvrages dans des conditions couplant le jeune âge, la prise en compte des ions sulfate et chlorure ainsi que le pH du milieu peut être très complexe. Dans ce contexte, nous avons tout d’abord comme finalité avec cette étude de proposer un essai le plus représentatif possible des conditions d’exposition réelles, particulièrement dans le cas de l’ASE. L’attention est portée sur les effets de la cure dans les aspects physico-chimiques de l’ASE, du transfert et l’interaction de la matrice cimentaire avec les ions chlorure en conditions saturées et de de semi-immersion et l’effet d’un environnement couplant ces ions délétères sur les évolutions de la microstructure des pâtes de ciment jeune et mature à base de ciment Portland, de type CEM I et un ciment mélangé au laitier, de type CEM III/A. Le couplage de plusieurs techniques d’analyses expérimentales a permis la prise en compte de l’aspect physique du transport ionique, et l’aspect chimique par quantification de la microstructure avant et après la contamination par les éventuels ions. Cette quantification est réalisée en couplant plusieurs méthodes expérimentales comme les analyses thermiques ATG/ATD et la Résonance Magnétique Nucléaire (RMN de l’27Al et RMN du 29Si). Dans le cas de l’ASE, ces analyses ont montré à la fois l’effet neutre de la cure sur la propagation des ions sulfate dans la matrice et l’effet important sur les mécanismes de fixation chimique entre les ions sulfates apportées par la solution et les hydrates de la pâte de ciment. Ces essais ont aussi mis en évidence l’effet néfaste de l’exposition dès le jeune âge à la solution de sulfate de sodium dans le cas des pâtes de ciment au laitier. A l’inverse la cure saine longue dans l’eau a un effet négatif vis-à-vis de la résistance l’ASE des pâtes de ciment Portland. La compétition ionique dans le cas du couplage est mise en évidence. Cette compétition a un effet mitigé quant au transport et la fixation des ions chlorure. La capacité de fixation des ions est plus grande dans le cas du ciment CEM III/A, en présence ou non d’ions sulfate.Mots Clés: pâte de ciment, attaque sulfatique externe (ASE), jeune âge, chlorure, couplage ionique, RMN 29 Si et RMN 27Al, ATG/ATD, ICP / In industrial practice, concrete structural elements are exposed to various physical and chemical aggressions as soon as their formwork is removed. This early age exposure has an obvious influence on the element future transfer properties. Indeed, in some cases, these structures are directly immersed in sea water, rich in chloride and sulfate ions. Ingress of sulfate ions from the external environment and its consequences on the microstructure are known as External Sulfate Attack (ESA). Sulfate ion in seawater or underground can attack the cement paste leading to expansion and strength loss. This expansion is usually related to ettringite and gypsum precipitation. The chloride ions can cause corrosion of the reinforcements steel bars. This two pathologies are widely studied in the literature. However ESA is still controversial, which may explain the need of a European standardized test. Predicting the durability of concrete under conditions involving an early age exposure, the inclusion of chloride and sulfate ions and the pH of the external mixtures can be very complex. One of the aim of this work is to purpose a test as representative as possible of field conditions, particularly to study the ESA under controlled conditions (the pH and the external solution content). Tests are done in saturated and partially-immersed conditions. We focus on the initiation process of this degradation. The physicochemical aspects of ESA are studied. The impact of an early age exposure is highlighted in the case of ESA and chloride ingress. The microstructure changes are monitored by using several experimental techniques such as NMR (29Si and 27 Si), ICP, TGA, XRD and SEM. These analyses showed a neutral effect of an early age exposure on the sulfate ingress in both cement types (CEM I and CEM III/A). However, a negative effect of slag cement is observed after only 3 months of exposure the sulfate sodium solution at early age. Also, neither cracker when the slag cement paste are exposed after curing. Conversely, Portland cement paste resist very well and long to ASE, for an early age exposer and fail for the cured specimens. Ionic competition in the coupling case is highlighted. This competition has a mixed effect on the transport and attachment of chloride ions. The ion binding capacity is greater in the case of cement CEM III / A, in the presence or absence of sulfate ions.Key words: cement paste, External sulfate attack, ESA, early age, chloride and sulfate ingress, marine environment, RMN 29 Si and RMN 27Al, ATG/ATD, ICP

Ce travail de thèse combine des approches expérimentales et théoriques visant à caractériser les propriétés mécaniques et de durabilité des bétons à base de granulats recyclés. La première partie est consacrée à la quantification de l'effet des granulats recyclés sur les propriétés mécaniques et de durabilité de ces bétons. Les résultats montrent que les propriétés mécaniques et de durabilité des bétons à base de granulats recyclés sont sensibles non seulement aux propriétés physiques des granulats recyclés mais aussi à leur quantité au sein de la microstructure. Par ailleurs, une caractérisation des propriétés mécaniques locales grâce aux essais de nano indentation et micro indentation a aussi été entreprise; ce qui a permis d'avoir accès aux propriétés mécaniques des phases telles que les zones d'interface ou encore l'ancien mortier. La deuxième partie est une approche consacrée à l'établissement des modèles multi-échelles en mesure de rendre compte des propriétés macroscopiques (mécanique et de diffusion) des bétons à base de granulats de démolition en tirant profit des informations recueillies sur la microstructure (observation au microscope, nano et micro indentation,...). Une prise en compte du caractère complexe des granulats recyclés a aussi été abordée dans ce développement théorique. Enfin, une comparaison des résultats des modèles avec ceux expérimentaux est présentée puis discutée dans ce travail / This thesis combines experimental and theoretical approaches to characterize the mechanical and durability properties of recycled aggregate concretes (RAC). The first part of the work is devoted to the quantification of the impact of recycled concrete aggregates on the mechanical and durability properties of RAC. The results show that mechanical and durability properties of recycled aggregate concretes depend not only on the physical properties of recycled concrete aggregates but also on their quantity in the microstructure. Furthermore, statistical indentation technique is used to capture the local mechanical properties of phases in the microstructure of RAC such as the interfacial transition zones and the attached mortar. The second part of this study deals with the multi-scale modeling of the mechanical and the durability properties of RAC. The main purpose of this theoretical work is to establish models capable to predict the macroscopic behaviour based on the available information on the microstructure (obtained by optical microscopy or through indentation technique). The established models take into account the complex structure of the recycled concrete aggregates. Finally, the results of the models are compared with experimental data for discussion

A reação álcali-agregado é uma patologia do concreto conhecida há mais de 60 anos no meio técnico, e envolve os álcalis, provenientes em maior parte do cimento, e certos constituintes mineralógicos dos agregados. O produto desta reação é um gel higroscópico, que, em contato com a água, aumenta de volume consideravelmente. Os danos decorrentes da reação envolvem principalmente o desenvolvimento de um quadro de fissuração intenso, o que acarreta outras diversas manifestações patológicas, e movimentações de peças estruturais. Os relatos mais freqüentes de ocorrência da reação sempre foram em estruturas hidráulicas, tais como as barragens, em função do permanente contato com a água. Entretanto, nos últimos anos, diversos outros tipos de estruturas têm sido afetados, inclusive fundações de edificios, deixando o problema em evidência. O único modo de combater a reação é prevení-la através do uso de adições minerais, e para tal se faz necessário avaliar o agregado em questão, dispondo de um método de ensaio confiável. Este trabalho buscou analisar um dos métodos de ensaio mais utilizados no mundo todo para avaliar a reação álcali-agregado, a ASTM C 1260. Foram modificados alguns parâmetros de moldagem para verificar a influência destes nos resultados de expansão fornecidos pelo ensaio. Avaliaram-se os fatores: relação água/cimento, consistência da argamassa e forma do grão de agregado, e no total foram conduzidos 63 diferentes ensaios de expansão para analisar a influência destes fatores. Ensaios auxiliares foram realizados para justificar os resultados, e utilizou-se tratamento estatístico para verificação da validade dos mesmos. Foi observado que a forma de britagem do agregado, para posterior realização do ensaio, interfere diretamente nas condições de moldagem. E, o mais importante: isto resulta em expansões diferenciadas na idade de avaliação do agregado. Para evitar classificações errôneas de agregados através do uso da ASTM C 1260, uma norma usada em vários países, sugere-se que sejam fixados o maior número possível de parâmetros de moldagem. / The alkali-aggregate reaction 1s a concrete pathology known for more than 60 years, involving the alkalis (mostly from the cement), and some mineralogical components of the aggregates. The product o f this reaction is a hygroscopic gel that, in contact with water, has its volume greatly increased. The damage resulting from this reaction is mainly a situation of intense craking, which causes other pathological manifestations and movements of the structure. The most frequent reports o f this reaction have always been in hydraulic structures, such as dams, caused by the permanent contact with water. However, in the last few years, many other kinds of structures have been affected, including building foundations; which brought the problem to international evidence. The only way to prevent the expansion caused by the reaction is the use o f mineral admixtures as a substitute o f part o f the cement content, but first it is necessary to evaluate the aggregate in use, with a satisfactory test method. This work' s purpose is to analyze one o f the test methods commonly used throughout the world to evaluate the alkali-aggregate reaction, the ASTM C 1260. Some molding parameters have been modified so as to check their influence on the results of expansion obtained through this test. These factors have been evaluated: water/cement ratio, mortar consistency and shape of the aggregate particle. A total of 63 different tests of expansion were conducted to evaluate their influence. Additional tests were done so as to justify the results, and statistical analysis was used to validate the results. It was observe that the way the aggregate is crushed, for subsequent execution of the test, directly interferes in the conditions of molding. And, the most important: the way the aggregate is crushed results in different expansions and it is increased with the age of the evaluation of the test. To prevent a erroneous classification o f the aggregates through the use of ASTM C 1260, a standard used in many countries, it is suggested that test conditions should be better defined.

A engenharia geotécnica frequentemente tem limitações de caráter econômico e ambiental. É por isso que a técnica de melhoramento das propriedades do solo pode se tornar uma alternativa de solução em diversos casos, como na construção de bases de pavimentos, camada de suporte em fundações superficiais, revestimento de canais e na proteção de taludes em barragens. Este trabalho faz parte de uma dissertação de mestrado que tem por objetivo avaliar a influência do teor de umidade de compactação, peso específico aparente seco e teor de agente cimentante na durabilidade, rigidez e resistência de um solo fino artificialmente cimentado. Para isso foram realizados ensaios de compressão simples após ciclos de molhagem e secagem, ensaios de perda de massa, rigidez inicial e ensaios de compressão triaxial. Os resultados mostraram que quanto maior o teor de cimento, o peso específico aparente seco e o teor de umidade para os teores estudados (17%, 20%, e 23%), maior é a resistência e menor é a queda da rigidez inicial após ciclos de molhagem e secagem, assim também menor é a perda de massa, mostrando um melhor desempenho quanto à durabilidade. Verificou-se que a metodologia apresentada por Consoli (2014) é válida para a previsão de parâmetros de resistência ao cisalhamento de solos com diferentes teores de umidade. / Geotechnical engineering often has limitations of economic and environmental natures, which is why the ground improvement technique can become an alternative solution in many cases, as in pavement base layers, support layers under shallow foundations, canal coating and in slope protection of earth dams. This work is part of a M.Sc. dissertation, which aims to assess the influence of the moisture content, porosity and cement content on durability, initial stiffness and strength of an artificially cemented fine-grained soil. A number of unconfined compression tests were carried out after wetting and drying cycles, together with weight loss and initial shear stiffness tests. Triaxial compression tests were also done. The results show that as higher the amount of cement, porosity and moisture content for the studied concentrations (17%, 20% and 23%), the greater is the resistance and lower is the drop of initial stiffness after wetting and drying cycles, as well as smaller the weight loss, showing a better performance in terms of durability. It was verified that, the methodology presented by Consoli (2014) is valid for predicting soil shear strength parameters with different moisture contents.

A racionalização e industrialização da construção promoveram profundas modificações no processo construtivo e nas técnicas gerenciais no Brasil. Muitas empresas construtoras, para garantir competitividade no mercado, buscaram soluções capazes de aumentar a velocidade de suas obras, tais como a redução do período de escoramento. A retirada antecipada do escoramento submete a estrutura a carregamento precoce, podendo desencadear a microfissuração do concreto. Como consequência, as deformações instantâneas e lentas tendem a aumentar e, consequentemente, manifestações patológicas podem ocorrer com maior intensidade. Objetivando simular o dano causado pela retirada antecipada do escoramento em idades iniciais, este trabalho investigou a influência do carregamento precoce por compressão axial na durabilidade de concretos distintos. O programa experimental foi executado em duas etapas. A primeira, investigou a influência da microfissuração causada por carregamento precoce na durabilidade de concretos produzidos com três tipos de cimento (CPV-ARI, CPIV RS e CPII Z) e três relações água/cimento (0,35, 0,50 e 0,70). Os carregamentos dos corpos de prova foram realizados em laboratório nas idades de 1, 3 e 7 dias. Para cada idade de carregamento foram rompidas, até o limite, duas amostras de referência e, a partir do valor médio de ruptura obtido, determinava-se os percentuais de carga (25%, 50% e 75%) que seriam aplicados nos concretos. Após o período de cura de 28 dias, as amostras foram ensaiadas à Penetração de Íons Cloreto e à Absorção Capilar de Água. A segunda etapa do programa experimental investigou a influência do prolongamento da cura na recuperação do dano causado pelo carregamento dos concretos nas primeiras idades. Foram produzidos concretos com dois tipos de cimento (CPV-ARI e CPIV) e uma relação água/cimento (0,50). Parte dos concretos receberam pré-carregamento de 75% da carga de ruptura na idade de 3 dias e parte permaneceu intacta, para servir como referência. Os ensaios mecânicos e de durabilidade (penetração de íons cloreto) foram executados ao longo do tempo (3, 7, 28 e 91 dias). Os resultados da Etapa 1 mostraram que, para todas as misturas investigadas, houve elevação da penetração de cloretos e da absorção de água com o aumento da intensidade do carregamento e da relação água/cimento dos concretos. Também foi observado a existência de um processo de microfissuração causado pela ação dos pré-carregamentos dos concretos com pouca idade. Os melhores desempenhos foram obtidos para as misturas com cimentos pozolânicos e não submetidas ao carregamento. Os resultados observados na Etapa 2 mostraram que o aumento do período de cura dos concretos refletiu positivamente nos resultados dos ensaios mecânicos e de durabilidade. Nessa etapa, também foram realizados ensaios microestruturais complementares que permitiram observar que a continuidade da cura promoveu uma recuperação parcial das microfissuras (self-healing) nos concretos. No entanto, nem todas foram fechadas. Constatou-se que as magnitudes das microfissuras remanescentes eram tal que poderiam se tornar um caminho preferencial para a entrada de íons cloreto nos concretos. Conclui-se que todos os concretos analisados apresentaram a mesma tendência de comportamento, de redução da entrada de íons cloreto com o aumento do período de cura. No entanto, o diferencial dos resultados foi notado na intensidade dos valores observados, significantemente reduzidos para os cimentos pozolânicos. / The rationalization and industrialization of the construction promoted deep changes in the constructive process and on the management techniques in Brazil. Most of the construction companies look for solutions that allow it to increase the speed of the constructions to ensure competitiveness on the market, such as the reduction on the time of structure execution, as well as the period of scores and anticipating the beginning of the masonry building. The early removal of the scores put the structure in an early loading without giving enough time to part of the cement hydration reactions happen, starting the concrete micro cracking process. Consequently, the instantaneous and slow deformations tend to increase and hence, pathologies may occur with greater intensity. This work researches the influence of early loading, by axial compression, in the durability of different types of concrete. The experimental program was implemented in two stages. The first stage investigated the influence of the micro cracking caused by pre loading on the durability of concretes produced with three different types of cement classified based on the Brazilian standards (CPV-ARI, CPIV RS and CPII Z) and three water/cement ratios (0.35, 0.50 and 0.70). The samples loading were realized in laboratory at the ages of 1, 3 and 7 days. Two reference samples were loaded until the limit, for each age of loading, and according to this average value of loading the percentage of loading to be applied on the samples in order to perform the durability tests were calculated (25%, 50% and 75%). The samples were placed in humid chamber for 28 days. After the cure period the samples were tested to Chloride ions penetration and water capillary absorption. The second stage of the experimental program investigated the influence of prolonged healing in the recovery of the damage caused by the concrete loading at early ages (microcracks). Concretes were produced with two types of cement (CPV-ARI and CPIV) and a water/cement ratio of 0,50. Part of the concrete received preload 75% of the tensile strength at age 3 days and some remained intact to serve as reference. The mechanical and durability tests were performed over time (3, 7, 28 and 91 days). The results of the first stage of the experimental program demonstrated that, for all the cements the increasing of the chloride penetration and water absorption is directly related with the increasing of the pre loading applied, to the increasing of the water/cement ratio on the mixture and the reduction of the age of the pre loading.The results obtained in Stage-1 confirmed the existence of a microcracking process caused by the action of the preload concrete at a young age. The best performances were observed for mixtures with pozzolan cement and not subjected to loading. The continued healing promoted a partial recovery of microcracks, verified by scanning electron microscopy images (SEM). However, not all were closed. It was found that the magnitude of the remaining microcracks were such that it could become a preferred path for the entry of chloride ions in concrete. All examined concrete showed the same trend behavior, reduction of the entrance of chloride ions with increasing curing period. However, the spread of results was noticed in the intensity of the observed values, significantly reduced for pozzolanic cements.

As estruturas de concreto, especialmente as pontes de concreto, estão sujeitas a um conjunto de ações que leva ao seu envelhecimento devido aos processos de deterioração, muitas vezes deixando de responder às exigências para as quais foram projetadas. Tal situação, em muitos casos, é agravada pela falta de conhecimento dos processos e mecanismos de degradação assim como o uso de técnicas tradicionais para inspeção de estruturas, estas muitas vezes se mostram limitadas quando são aplicadas isoladamente. Este trabalho mostra uma comparação entre a inspeção visual (usada há décadas) e a aplicação de métodos de ensaios não destrutivos e semi-destrutivos na avaliação da condição estrutural atual de pontes. Enquanto a inspeção visual mostra uma condição qualitativa, os métodos de ensaios não destrutivos são quantitativos e apresentam o potencial de determinar os danos no interior da estrutura que não são visíveis a olho nu. Portanto, visando alertar para o problema da degradação das pontes, busca-se integrar a inspeção visual com a avaliação através do uso de métodos de ensaio. Assim, neste trabalho é feito um estudo de caso da ponte sobre o rio Jaguari. Este estudo visa determinar a condição atual da estrutura através de ensaios não destrutivos e semi-destrutivos, estabelecendo uma correlação entre os resultados destes ensaios e a avaliação da inspeção visual. Dessa forma, procura-se apresentar uma alternativa na avaliação de pontes de concreto. / Concrete structures, particularly concrete bridges, are subjected to a set of actions that leads to aging due to the processes of deterioration, and many times these structures do not respond to the demands for which they have been designed. This situation, in many cases, is exacerbated by lack of knowledge of processes and mechanisms of degradation and by the use of traditional techniques for inspection of structures, these techniques are limited when applied alone. This work shows a comparison between the visual inspection (used for decades) and the application of nondestructive testing methods and semi-destructive on the evaluation of current structural condition of bridges. While visual inspection shows a qualitative condition, the methods of nondestructive testing are quantitative and have the potential to determine the damage inside the structure that are not visible with a simple view. Therefore, in order to draw attention to the problem of deterioration of bridges, we seek to integrate the visual inspection with the assessment through the use of test methods. Thus, in this work a case study of the bridge about the river Jaguari is done. This study aims at determining the current condition of the structure through nondestructive and semi-destructive methods, establishing a correlation between the results of these tests and the evaluation of visual inspection. We seek to present an alternative in the assessment of concrete bridges.

La corrosion des aciers est l’une des principales causes de dégradation des ouvrages en béton armé, notamment en façade maritime. Cette dégradation est due à la diffusion d’ions chlorures qui peut se produire dans les ouvrages immergés dans l’eau de mer, ceux subissant des cycles de marnage et également ceux soumis aux embruns marins. La corrosion peut être également due au processus de carbonatation du béton, responsable de la baisse du pH et par conséquent de la dépassivation des aciers. Cette thèse propose un modèle physico-chimique pour décrire la penetration des agents agressifs dans la première phase de la corrosion des aciers. Cette phase dite « incubation » correspond à la phase pendant laquelle le transfert des espèces agressives se produit dans le béton. Afin d’identifier clairement les paramètres de transport de ce modèle macroscopique une démarche multi-échelle est mise en oeuvre pour rendre compte de la diffusion dans les bétons. Cette démarche repose sur une description détaillée de la microstructure du béton (constituants et morphologie) par des méthodes de changement d’échelle. Cette approche se veut la plus exhaustive possible avec la prise en compte explicite de l’influence du rapport eau sur liant de la pâte de ciment, des propriétés des granulats et de la zone de transition entre la pâte et les granulats. Après identification de tous les paramètres d’entrée, le modèle physico-chimique macroscopique est utilisé pour évaluer la durée de vie d’un béton soumis au couplage carbonatation -chlorures en milieu insaturé. Suite à une validation du modèle par comparaison à des résultats expérimentaux, plusieurs applications de ce modèle sont présentées. / The corrosion of steels is one of the principal causes of degradation of reinforced concrete structures, especially in front of the sea. This degradation is due to the diffusion of chloride ions that can occur in the structures immersed in the seawater, those undergoing tidal cycles and also those subjected to the sea spray. The corrosion can also be due to the carbonation process of the concrete, which is responsible for decreasing of the pH and consequently the depassivation of the steels. This thesis proposes a physicochemical model to describe the penetration of aggressive agents in the first period of steel corrosion. This so-called « incubation » period corresponds to the period during which the transfer of aggressive species occurs in the concrete. In order to clearly identify the transport parameters of thismacroscopic model, a multi-scale approach is implemented to consider the diffusion in concretes. This approach is based on taking into account the detailed description of the microstructure of the concrete (constituents and morphology) by upscaling methods. This multi-scale approach is intended to be the most comprehensive with the consideration of the influence of the water-to-binder ratio of the cement paste, the properties of the aggregates and the transition zone between the cement paste and the aggregates. After identifying all the input parameters, the macroscopic physico-chemical model is used to evaluate the service life of a concrete subjected to coupling carbonation -chlorides in unsaturated medium. Following a validation of the model compared to experimental results, several applications of this model are presented.

A busca pelo desenvolvimento sustentável impulsiona a pesquisa voltada ao uso de resíduos industriais na construção civil. Os resíduos da indústria de cerâmica vermelha podem ser utilizados como material pozolânico e já existem trabalhos que apontam para essa possibilidade. Porém, existe uma lacuna quanto à avaliação da durabilidade do concreto produzido com esse resíduo. Este trabalho analisa os efeitos da substituição de parte do cimento por resíduos de tijolos moídos (RTM) frente à corrosão da armadura provocada pela carbonatação e pela ação de cloretos. Para isso, foram preparados concretos convencionais (CCV) nos traços (aglomerante: materiais secos) 1:3,18; 1:4,11; e 1:5,58, cada um com 10%, 20% e 30% de RTM. Foram também analisados concretos autoadensáveis (CAA) com traço de 1:3 e 20%, 30% e 40% de substituição de resíduos, além dos traços sem resíduos usados como referências. O uso do RTM diminuiu o índice de vazios nos traços, porém houve perdas de resistência que alcançaram até 19% aos 90 dias. Os concretos autoadensáveis (CAA) mostraram melhores resultados de resistência apresentando melhoria em todos os traços para a mesma idade dos CCV, atingindo 11% de aumento. Em relação aos ensaios de carbonatação, os concretos com RTM tiveram maiores profundidades de carbonatação do que os concretos de referência, fato explicado pela redução da sua reserva alcalina. No entanto, esse aumento não inviabiliza o uso de concretos com RTM, principalmente para dosagens de menor porosidade e adições em patamares de substituição menos elevados Para a penetração de cloretos o RTM apresentou bom resultado, tanto para os CCV como para os CAA. Embora o RTM tenha diminuído o teor crítico de cloretos, ele aumentou o tempo necessário à despassivação das armaduras. Fato explicado pelo refinamento dos poros e pela maior capacidade de fixação de cloretos. Esse resultado é bastante animador para o uso deste resíduo em concretos convencionais expostos a ambientes marinhos ou como finos para concretos autoadensáveis. / The search for the sustainable development boosts the research focused on the use of industrial wastes civil construction. The industry wastes of red ceramics can be used as pozzolanic material and there are already works that point out for this possibility. However, there is a knowledge gap regarding the durability evaluation of the concrete produced with this waste. This research analyzes the effects substitution of part of the cement by crushed brick wastes (CBW) in relation to the reinforcement corrosion caused by carbonation and chloride action. For this reason, conventional cement concrete (CCV) was prepared in the traces (agglomerate: dry materials) 1:3,18; 1:4,11; and 1:5,58, each one with 10%, 20% and 30% of CBW. Self-compacting concrete (SCC) was also analyzed with trace of 1:3 and 20%, 30% and 40% of waste substitution, besides the traces with no waste used as references. The use of CBW decreased the rate of gaps in the traces, but there were losses of resistance that reached up to 19% in 90 days. The self-compacting concrete (SCC) showed better resistance results presenting improvement in all traces for the same age of the CCV, reaching 11% of increase. In regard to the carbonation tests, the CBW concretes had greater depths of carbonation than the reference concrete; fact explained by the reduction of its alkaline reserve. Nevertheless, this increase does not hamper the use of CBW concretes, especially for dosages of lower porosity and additions in lower substitution standards. For the chloride penetration, the CBW presented good result both for the CCV and the SCC. Although the CBW has diminished its critical chloride content, it increased the necessary period of time for reinforcement despassivation This fact was explained by the refining of pores and by the larger capacity of chlorides fixation. This result is very satisfactory for the use of this waste in conventional concretes exposed to marine environments or as fine aggregate for self-compacting concretes.