Many Canadian cities are faced with the problem of an aging and deteriorating iron water distribution network - pipe breaks, leakage, and/or aesthetic water quality problems. Public confidence in municipalities’ ability to deliver safe, clean drinking water to customers has been eroded, especially in areas of water distribution networks receiving coloured water events that result from the internal corrosion of aging iron watermains. Cement mortar lining is one of the most widely used non-structural watermain rehabilitation methods for the prevention of coloured water events due to internal iron pipe corrosion; however, it is also thought/claimed to be a means of controlling corrosion pin-hole leakage. This thesis presents the results of a laboratory testing program designed to investigate the renewal of potable watermains via the use of cement mortar lining. The specific focus of this thesis is the ability of the cement mortar lining to bridge corrosion pin-holes and prevent water loss from the watermain, and the effects of mortar application on the corrosion protection provided to the iron watermain by cement mortar lining. The results of this study are based on short term testing and do not consider fatigue. The ability to bridge corrosion pin-holes / water loss prevention laboratory testing program found that pressure should not be returned to a newly lined watermain until the lining has cured for a period of at least four days to prevent failures from occurring prior to the lining achieving sufficient strength characteristics if the lining is to be used as a structural rehabilitation technique. The cure time corrected normalized thickness at failure data was found to be a Gumbel distributed data set. The Gumbel distribution can be used to predict the lining thickness required to bridge a known corrosion pin-hole diameter with a set degree of confidence that failure will not occur. A 3 mm thick cement mortar lining can bridge a pin-hole 12.0 mm in diameter while a 5mm thick cement mortar lining can bridge a pin-hole 19.9 mm in diameter with a 95% probability that failure will not occur Through the corrosion prevention testing program it was determined that the thickness of the cement mortar lining does not affect the ability of the lining to prevent corrosion from occurring. This was determined for cast iron pipes which have been lined for a period of one year. It is recommended that corrosion potential testing be performed on cement mortar lined watermains that have been in service for a longer period of time to determine if this consistent over the life cycle of the cement mortar lined watermain.

Many Canadian cities are faced with the problem of an aging and deteriorating iron water distribution network - pipe breaks, leakage, and/or aesthetic water quality problems. Public confidence in municipalities’ ability to deliver safe, clean drinking water to customers has been eroded, especially in areas of water distribution networks receiving coloured water events that result from the internal corrosion of aging iron watermains. Cement mortar lining is one of the most widely used non-structural watermain rehabilitation methods for the prevention of coloured water events due to internal iron pipe corrosion; however, it is also thought/claimed to be a means of controlling corrosion pin-hole leakage. This thesis presents the results of a laboratory testing program designed to investigate the renewal of potable watermains via the use of cement mortar lining. The specific focus of this thesis is the ability of the cement mortar lining to bridge corrosion pin-holes and prevent water loss from the watermain, and the effects of mortar application on the corrosion protection provided to the iron watermain by cement mortar lining. The results of this study are based on short term testing and do not consider fatigue. The ability to bridge corrosion pin-holes / water loss prevention laboratory testing program found that pressure should not be returned to a newly lined watermain until the lining has cured for a period of at least four days to prevent failures from occurring prior to the lining achieving sufficient strength characteristics if the lining is to be used as a structural rehabilitation technique. The cure time corrected normalized thickness at failure data was found to be a Gumbel distributed data set. The Gumbel distribution can be used to predict the lining thickness required to bridge a known corrosion pin-hole diameter with a set degree of confidence that failure will not occur. A 3 mm thick cement mortar lining can bridge a pin-hole 12.0 mm in diameter while a 5mm thick cement mortar lining can bridge a pin-hole 19.9 mm in diameter with a 95% probability that failure will not occur Through the corrosion prevention testing program it was determined that the thickness of the cement mortar lining does not affect the ability of the lining to prevent corrosion from occurring. This was determined for cast iron pipes which have been lined for a period of one year. It is recommended that corrosion potential testing be performed on cement mortar lined watermains that have been in service for a longer period of time to determine if this consistent over the life cycle of the cement mortar lined watermain.

For decades, cement mortar relining has been used successfully to extend the life of drinking water pipelines, although, few quantitative data exist on the short-term water quality impacts of this process. This study investigated mortar lining impacts on disinfectant by-product formation, alkalinity, metal leaching, pH and disinfectant consumption, and odor generation shortly after in-situ installation. The experimental design used a 30-day, coupon immersion procedure that simulated a relined 4-inch diameter pipe located in a low-flow system. Four water regimes were utilized; no disinfectant, chlorine (2 mg/L at pH 6 .5 and 8), and chloramines. Flavor Profile Analysis panels evaluated odors of samples and controls. Additionally, the affects of three different phosphate-based corrosion prevention additive regimes were evaluated. Cement mortar leachates impacted water quality significantly during the first week of exposure. Alkalinity, hardness and pH increased dramatically after initial exposure, rising to approximately 600 mg/L as CaCO3 alkalinity, 770 mg/L as CaCO3 hardness, and pH 12 in the first two days. Sharp declines in alkalinity and hardness did not occur until after day 9 when the cement mortar was substantially cured and release of calcium hydroxide lessened. Chlorinated water residual disinfectant decay rate was increased substantially during the initial 24 hours and remained elevated until day 9. After day 1, there was not a significant increase in the formation of regulated haloacetic acids or trihalomethanes. Significant levels of aluminum (< 700 ug/L) and chromium (< 75 ug/L) were released at various times during the test period but their concentrations did not exceed USEPA water quality standards. Cement odor intensity levels were significantly higher than controls, persisted for 14 days, and were of an intensity that would be readily noticeable to consumers. The polyphosphate-based corrosion preventative resulted in less severe water quality effects than other phosphate additives or water without added phosphate. / Master of Science

The analysis of adhesion mechanisms between mortar lining and porous substrates has been the target of innumerous researchers due to its importance in ensuring system performance. Based on the theoretical reference of the topic, this work of experimental nature aimed to analyze the influence of the superficial topography of ceramic blocks in bonding slurry mortars and their relationship with the set of characteristics of fine aggregates that make up slurry mortars. Initially, the substrates and component materials of the mortars were characterized according to the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards; afterwards, characterization tests of fresh and hardened mortars were carried out. In the testing phase, the blocks received the slurry mortars. The experimental variables studied were: three types of ceramic blocks (ceramic sealing block with smooth surfaces, ceramic sealing block with horizontal grooved surfaces, and ceramic sealing block with vertical grooved surfaces); and two types of slurry mortars (one was prepared with coarse sand and the other with medium sand). Thus, six interfaces were evaluated through aspects of bonding strength and permeability and absorption by the pipe method. In order to observe the extent of adhesion and involvement of the grains of sand through the paste of the slurry mortars, interface analyses were conducted through observation by magnifying glass and petrographic microscope. The characteristics of the sands that influence the performance of fresh and hardened slurry mortars were analyzed, with emphasis on the textural parameters of the sands, which were evaluated with the aid of petrographic analysis. Results showed that there is direct correlation between the extent of adhesion provided by the grooves of the blocks, and bond tensile strength, made possible by the fluid nature of the slurry mortar. Therefore, this indicates the strong influence of the type of ceramic block on results of bond strength. On the other hand, the study of the characteristics of the sands, represented mainly by the granulometric composition, density, unitary mass, void content, degrees of roundness and sphericity, and mineralogy, proved to be useful in order to understand the role of the fine aggregates in the performance of the slurry mortar. Additionally, we observed that the tensile bonding strength was higher for the slurry mortars with coarse sand than with medium sand, when comparing the same type of block, although the tests have pointed to non-significant differences. This fact can be explained by the small difference between some of the characteristics of the sand used; however, the coarse sand studied seems to provide greater integration of the grains involved by the mortar paste, which was indicated by the degree of roundness. Moreover, it was also possible to observe direct relations in achieving results when comparing the permeability and absorption by the pipe method with the initial rate of absorption test (IRA) and extended IRA test. The final observation is that the basic treatment using slurry mortar can provide several benefits: increased roughness of the base, increased tensile bonding strength, adjustment of the suction capacity. This way, it was possible to homogenize the absorption of water by the substrate, thus avoiding different screeding times and performance for the lining layer. Thus, the treatment of the base with the use of slurry mortar can increase the performance and durability of the mortar lining. / A análise dos mecanismos de aderência entre argamassas de revestimento e substratos porosos tem sido alvo de muitos pesquisadores, devido à importância que tem para garantir o desempenho do sistema. Com base no referencial teórico sobre o tema, este trabalho de natureza experimental teve como objetivo principal analisar a influência da topografia superficial de blocos cerâmicos na aderência de argamassas de chapisco e a sua relação, ainda, com o conjunto de características dos agregados miúdos que compõem as argamassas de chapisco. Inicialmente, os substratos e os materiais componentes das argamassas foram caracterizados através do grupo de normas da Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas; na sequência, foram realizados ensaios de caracterização das argamassas nos estados fresco e endurecido. Na fase de testes, os blocos receberam as argamassas de chapisco. As variáveis experimentais estudadas foram: três tipos de blocos cerâmicos (bloco cerâmico de vedação com faces lisas, bloco cerâmico de vedação com faces ranhuradas horizontais, e bloco cerâmico de vedação com faces ranhuradas verticais); e dois tipos de argamassas de chapisco (uma elaborada com areia grossa e outra com areia média). Dessa forma, surgiram seis interfaces que foram avaliadas através de aspectos relacionados à resistência de aderência à tração e à permeabilidade e absorção pelo método do cachimbo. Na intenção de observar a extensão de aderência e o envolvimento dos grãos de areia pela pasta das argamassas de chapisco, foram feitas análises da interface através da observação por lupa estereoscópica e microscópio petrográfico. Foram pesquisadas as características das areias que influem no desempenho das argamassas de chapisco em seu estado fresco e endurecido, com ênfase nos parâmetros texturais das areias, avaliados com auxílio da análise petrográfica. Os resultados mostraram que há correlação direta entre a extensão de aderência, proporcionada pelas ranhuras dos blocos cerâmicos e a resistência de aderência à tração, possibilitada pela natureza fluida da argamassa de chapisco, indicando, assim, a forte influência do tipo de bloco cerâmico nos resultados de aderência à tração. De outro lado, o estudo das características das areias, representadas, principalmente, pela composição granulométrica, massa específica, massa unitária, índice de vazios, graus de arredondamento e esfericidade e mineralogia revelou-se útil no sentido de compreender o papel dos agregados miúdos perante o desempenho das argamassas de chapisco. Notou-se que a resistência de aderência à tração foi maior para as argamassas de chapisco com areia grossa do que com areia média, quando se compara um mesmo tipo de bloco, embora os testes tenham apontado diferenças não significativas. Esse fato pode ser explicado pela pouca diferença entre algumas das características das areias utilizadas; porém, a areia grossa estudada parece proporcionar um maior entrosamento dos grãos envolvidos pela pasta da argamassa, indicado pelo grau de arredondamento. Foram observadas, ainda, relações diretas na obtenção de resultados quando se compara a permeabilidade e absorção pelo método do cachimbo com o ensaio do índice de absorção inicial de água (AAI) e AAI estendido. A constatação final é de que o tratamento de base através do emprego de chapisco pode proporcionar vários benefícios: aumento da rugosidade da base, aumento da resistência de aderência à tração e regulagem da capacidade de sucção. Possibilitando, com isso, homogeneizar a absorção de água por parte do substrato, evitando diferentes tempos de sarrafeamento e desempeno para a camada de revestimento. Assim, o tratamento da base com uso do chapisco pode aumentar o desempenho e a durabilidade dos revestimentos de argamassa.