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publication name Effect of Adding Carbon Nanotubes on Corrosion Rates and Steel Concrete Bond
Authors Ahmed Hassan, Hala Elkady & Ibrahim G. Shaaban
year 2019
keywords Concrete, Carbon Nanotubes, Mechanical properties, Corrosion
journal Nature (Scientific reports)
volume 9
issue Not Available
pages 1-12
publisher Not Available
Local/International International
Paper Link https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-42761-2
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Supplementary materials Not Available
Abstract

This paper presents a continuation of the evaluation of utilizing Nano Carbon Tubes (CNTs) in reinforced concrete (CNT-CRETE). The compressive, tensile and bond strengths of the samples with and without CNTs were investigated. Scanning Electron Microscope (SME) was utilized to study the microstructure of the prepared samples. In addition, the corrosion resistance of CNT-CRETE, was measured and compared to traditional concrete. Four mixes were prepared, with 0.01%, 0.02%, and 0.03%, CNTs by weight of cement, along with a control mix without CNTs. The results of the experimental work showed that adding CNTs led to an increase in the compressive, tensile and bond strengths of specimens compared to those of the control specimen. SEM examination for control and CNTs specimens showed that CNTs specimen were well structured compared with the control specimen and this afrms that CNTs act as bridges across micro cracks, which explains the improvement in mechanical properties. The diameter of steel bars played a signifcant role in failure mechanism for pull-out testing and corrosion resistance. In general, adding CNTs to the concrete mix increased the rate of corrosion for steel bars within the low risk limits. Benefts from using CNTs were limited to moderate. Mineral/chemical admixtures or fbers provide better improvements in the mechanical properties of concrete without the problems associated with dispersing CNTs and the health hazard of handling a Nano material.

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