Carbonation front progress in mortars containing fly ash considering the presence of chloride ions

R. Malheiro, A. Camoes, Miguel Ferreira, G. Meira, T. Amorim, R. Reis

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    Abstract

    The incorporation of fly ash (FA) in cementitious matrices have been frequently used in order to make the matrix more resistant to the action of chlorides. On the other hand, it is known that Ca(OH)2 existing in the matrix is partially consumed by the pozzolanic reactions, which facilitates the advancement of carbonation. Given that the combined action between carbonation and chloride penetration is a fact little known, we speculate about the behaviour of the matrix in this context. This study investigates the influence of the presence of chlorides on the carbonation in mortars with FA. Samples with 0% and 40% replacement of cement CEM I 42.5 R for FA were molded with water/binder 0.56 and 0.52 respectively. After 90 days of curing the specimens were subjected to cycles of immersion/drying for 56 days. Half of the samples was subjected to the following cycle: two days in a solution containing NaCl (concentration equal to 3.5 %); 12 days in the carbonation chamber (4% of CO2). The other half was: two days in water; 12 days in the carbonation chamber. Then, the development of carbonation was evaluated. The results indicate that the presence of chlorides influences the carbonation. The specimens submitted to the exclusive action of CO2 showed a greater depth of carbonation compared to that presented by the specimens subjected to combined action. This may be related to changes in properties of the matrix which may lead to further refinement of the pores and related to the presence of the salt that can lead to partial filling of the pores and the increase in moisture content.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationSustainable Construction Materials
    EditorsJosé Aguiar, Aires Camões, Raul Fangueiro, Rute Eires, Sandra Cunha, Mohammad Kheradmand
    Pages214-221
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2015
    MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication

    Publication series

    SeriesKey Engineering Materials
    Volume634
    ISSN1013-9826

    Keywords

    • carbonation
    • chloride
    • fly ash
    • durability
    • interaction
    • diffusion
    • permability

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