Evaluating Use of Hydraulic Modified Sulfur Powder in Concrete Pavements: Laboratory Testing and Field Application

This study comprehensively evaluates the field applicability of hydraulic modified sulfur (HMS) as a concrete additive. We assessed the microstructural characteristics, mechanical properties, and durability performance of HMS at various replacement ratios in a laboratory setting. In addition, a field study was conducted by removing an existing conventional concrete pavement measuring (6000 × 12,000 × 70 mm, W × L × T) and overlaying it with HMS concrete. The experimental results revealed that HMS enhanced the mechanical and durability performance when used as a cement replacement at rates below 9%. These results satisfied the quality control standards and performance criteria specified in the Korean standard specification for cement-concrete pavements. The comparative analysis revealed that HMS concrete outperformed conventional concrete mixtures by 62.6% in sulfuric acid penetration depth, 14.8% in compressive strength retention after sulfuric acid immersion, and 53.1% in chloride-ion penetration resistance. Furthermore, no anomalies were detected during the 3-month follow-up period.

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