PERFORMANCE OF CONFINED FRESH CONCRETE SUBJECTED TO AXIAL LOADING
Jokull Journal • 2016
Publication Information
Authors
Amr A. Gamal, Taha. A. EL-Sayed
Keywords
Fresh concrete under tri-axial loading, strengthening of fresh concrete matrix, silica fume
in concrete under tri-axial loading.
Journal
Jokull Journal
Publisher
Jokull Journal
Volume
66
Issue
11
Pages
52-69
publication.type
International
Paper Link
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Supplementary Materials
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Abstract
The search for new techniques to strengthen the bond between the aggregates and mortar
at the interfacial zone still remains a challenge. In this study we introduce a new technique
of strengthening the inter phase between cement paste mortar and aggregate through
confinement of fresh concrete with application of mild load axial loading, this will reflect
on developing better bonding within the concrete matrix . Physical and mechanical
investigations indicate that, this technique has a strong potential and could double
production rate of precast concrete members. Further investigations regarding the
microstructure analysis using Scanning electron microscope and (Energy Dispersive X-ray
Analyses) were also conducted.
at the interfacial zone still remains a challenge. In this study we introduce a new technique
of strengthening the inter phase between cement paste mortar and aggregate through
confinement of fresh concrete with application of mild load axial loading, this will reflect
on developing better bonding within the concrete matrix . Physical and mechanical
investigations indicate that, this technique has a strong potential and could double
production rate of precast concrete members. Further investigations regarding the
microstructure analysis using Scanning electron microscope and (Energy Dispersive X-ray
Analyses) were also conducted.
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