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Carbonation of cement-based products with pure carbon dioxide and flue gasWang, Sanwu, 1971- January 2007 (has links)
CO2 absorption behaviour of four commonly used cement based building products: cement paste, concrete block, expanded polystyrene bead (EPB) and cement-bonded cellulose fiberboard are studied. Cement products are manufactured following industry formulation and process, and carbonation curing takes place in a chamber under a pressure of 0.5 MPa, at ambient temperature, for durations of mostly 2 to 8 hours with both pure carbon dioxide gas and flue gas. The flue gas of 13.8% CO2 content is collected from a typical cement kiln without separation. Influencing factors on carbon uptake, long-term strength as well as microstructure development are studied. / It is found that the CO2 uptake ability of those cement-based products follows the same order when exposed to either pure gas or flue gas: fiberboard has the highest uptake capacity, followed by cement paste, bead board and concrete. For fiberboard, the best CO2 uptake in flue gas is 8.1%, it reaches 23.6% if pure gas used. Introduction of cellulose fiber in the fiberboard significantly increases voids volume and cement paste surface area through dispersing the paste onto fiber surface, effectively increasing carbonation reaction sites and thus CO2 uptake. / For pure gas carbonation with high reaction rate, it takes longer time for carbonated products to further develop strength from subsequent hydration, due to the high water loss during carbonation, the densified cement matrix structures and even fast decalcified cement minerals. Fast carbonation with pure gas is detrimental to cement paste in its long-term strength. For flue gas carbonation, both immediate strengths and long-term strength of the products are comparable with those by pure gas carbonation, although with less CO 2 uptake ability. / Five CO2 uptake determination methods are evaluated. Weight gain method is suitable for both pure gas and flue gas carbonation systems. Mass curve method is more suited for pure gas carbonation. For flue gas carbonation, CO2 concentration method agreed well with the weight gain method. Pressure drop method is relatively less accurate because of water vapor generation during carbonation.
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Development of a New High Performance Synthetic Fiber for Concrete ReinforcementO'Connell, Shannon 05 July 2011 (has links)
The research objective was to develop a new competitively priced, high strength macrosynthetic fiber for concrete reinforcement. Mechanical bond properties were examined through aligned and inclined pullout testing. Variables involved in optimizing these properties included materials, fiber cross section, and other changes made through manufacturing processes. In addition to extensive pullout testing, improvements to fiber properties were explored through tensile testing, creep testing, and fiber performance in concrete mixtures. Practical considerations were also made, such as manufacturing processes, cost, and workability. Properties of synthetic microfibers were also considered for use in engineered cementitious composites. Synthetic macrofibers containing PVDF demonstrated high bond strength in pullout testing. Fibers demonstrating the highest performance in FRC testing were those with additional mechanical anchorage such as fibrillation or embossment. EVA as an additive did not exhibit increased interfacial bond, but further research was recommended. Further research on deformed fibers containing PVDF was also recommended.
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An experimental-analytical investigation of hypoelastic models for plain and reinforced concrete /Bahlis, Jihad. January 1986 (has links)
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Behaviour of a two-cell prestressed concrete box girder bridge : analytical studyKhaled, Amar January 1988 (has links)
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Precast prestressed ties on bridge girders : analytical and experimental load distribution studiesIgwemezie, Jude O. January 1983 (has links)
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Simply supported, two way prestressed concrete slabs under uniform load.Kemp, Gregory John January 1971 (has links)
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Precast concrete panel systems for housingChu, Alex H., 1945- January 1977 (has links)
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Tensile membrane action in reinforced concrete slabsCook, William Digby. January 1982 (has links)
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An experimental study of the constitutive and failure behavior of concrete and mortar under impact loadingGrote, Douglas Lucas, II 05 1900 (has links)
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Development of high strength / high performance concretes for use in precast prestressed bridgesTravis, Douglas Lee 12 1900 (has links)
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