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Influence of packing and dispersion of particles on the cement content of concretes

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Medium: journal article
Language(s): English
Published in: Revista IBRACON de Estruturas e Materiais, , n. 5, v. 10
Page(s): 998-1024
DOI: 10.1590/s1983-41952017000500004
Abstract:

Due to environmental issues, the concrete chain seeks to reduce CO₂ emissions. However, growing demand from developing countries causes the increase of CO₂ emissions in production to exceed decreases generated by industrial actions, such as improving kilns and clinker replacement. New strategies are important. Changes in the concrete formulation, making it more efficient, can help if these changes produce concrete with the same performance and lower cement consumption. In this regard, the improvement of packing and dispersion of particles increases this efficiency. The better the packing, the lower the volume of voids between particles, thereby requiring lower fluid content (water) to permit flow. The dispersion of the particles also decreases the water content for the same fluidity. The less the water content, the smaller the water/cement (w/c) ratio, and the greater the resistance. Thus, both strategies increase the efficiency by uncoupling obtaining fluidity from the water content. This study investigated the influence of packing and dispersion on the efficiency of cement use in concrete. The increase of packing and the complete dispersion of fine particles has been shown to improve efficiency, as measured by the ratio between binder consumption and compressive strength (the performance parameter used in most practical applications).

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    12/02/2020
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