Carbonation Coefficients from Concrete Made with High-Absorption Limestone Aggregate
Author
Source
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Engineering Sciences and Information Technology
Abstract EN
Normal aggregates employed in concrete have absorption levels in the range of 0.2% to 4% for coarse aggregate and 0.2 to 2% for fine aggregate.
However, some aggregates have absorption levels above these values.
As the porosity of concrete is related to the porosity of both the cement paste and the aggregate and the carbonation rate is a function, among other things, of the porosity of the material, there is concern about the effect of this high porosity material in achieving good quality concrete from the durability point of view.
Thus, the objective of this investigation was to study the carbonation rates of concrete specimens made with high-absorption limestone aggregate.
Four different water/cement ratios were used, and cylindrical concrete specimens were exposed to accelerated carbonation.
High porosity values were obtained for concrete specimens beyond the expected limits for durable concrete.
However, carbonation coefficients related to normal quality concrete were obtained for the lowest water/cement ratio employed suggesting that durable concrete may be obtained with this material despite the high porosity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Moreno, Eric I.. 2013. Carbonation Coefficients from Concrete Made with High-Absorption Limestone Aggregate. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Moreno, Eric I.. Carbonation Coefficients from Concrete Made with High-Absorption Limestone Aggregate. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Moreno, Eric I.. Carbonation Coefficients from Concrete Made with High-Absorption Limestone Aggregate. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-494370
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-494370