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Title Mechanical performance and resistance to carbonation of steel slag reinforced concrete
ID_Doc 8928
Authors Andrade, HD; de Carvalho, JMF; Costa, LCB; Elói, FPD; Silva, KDDE; Peixoto, RAF
Title Mechanical performance and resistance to carbonation of steel slag reinforced concrete
Year 2021
Published
DOI 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.123910
Abstract The use of residues as alternative materials in the production of cement-based composites is significantly growing since it embraces the circular economy concepts. This alternative reduces the demand for natural resources by the construction sector and provides a proper destination for a range of industrial residues. However, the alternative materials must perform properly for safe applications. In this way, the steel slag, a residue of the steel industry, stands out. The steel slag is already applied in some cement based composites showing enhancement in the mechanical performance, although its durability is barely evaluated. So, this research produced eco-friendly structural concretes of three compressive strength classes and for similar application parameters. The evaluations were performed in concretes with total replacement of conventional aggregates by steel slag aggregates, containing no chemical admixtures and in the presence of a PCE-based superplasticizer. The mechanical performance and resistance to carbonation of these products were evaluated. An accelerated carbonation test was proposed and adopted to better understand the carbonation phenomenon within the research timeframe. The steel slag concretes presented higher compressive strengths and reductions in carbonation depths up to 60% compared to conventional ones. These results corroborate the technical feasibility of applying steel slag as aggregates in cement-based composites. (c) 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Author Keywords Carbonation; Steel slag concrete; Reuse of industrial waste; Recycled aggregates
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:000686031500003
WoS Category Construction & Building Technology; Engineering, Civil; Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Research Area Construction & Building Technology; Engineering; Materials Science
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