Advanced materials for concrete durability: Study of crystal growth modification with coated silicon carbide whiskers

Tapio Vehmas, Anna Kronlöf

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    Abstract

    Mechanical properties of silicon carbide (SiC) additions in mortar samples were studied. Studies included pristine SiC-whiskers and calcium-silicate-hydrate (C-S-H) coated whiskers, in order to induce crystal growth from the whisker's surface. It was observed that crystal growth propagating from the whisker surfaces improved compression- and flexural strengths of mortar prisms, compared to pristine SiC-whiskers.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationV International PhD Student Workshop on Durability of Reinforced Concrete
    Subtitle of host publicationFrom Composition to Service Life Design
    EditorsRui Miguel Ferreira, Joost Gulikers, Carmen Andrade
    Place of PublicationEspoo
    PublisherVTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
    Pages18-23
    ISBN (Electronic)978-951-38-7900-6
    ISBN (Print)978-951-38-7899-3
    Publication statusPublished - 2012
    MoE publication typeB3 Non-refereed article in conference proceedings

    Publication series

    SeriesVTT Technology
    Number65
    ISSN2242-1211

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