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Utilization of Immersion-Drying Method for Measuring Damage Depth of Fire-Damaged High-Strength Concrete

화재로 손상된 고강도 콘크리트의 손상 깊이 측정을 위한 수중침지 건조방법의 활용

  • Kim, Jong (Dept. of Architectural Engineering, Cheong ju University) ;
  • Lim Gun-Su (Dept. of Architectural Engineering, Cheong ju University) ;
  • Beak, Seung-Bok (Dept. of Architectural Engineering, Cheong ju University) ;
  • Han, Min-Cheol (Department of Architectural Engineering, Cheong ju University)
  • Received : 2024.03.29
  • Accepted : 2024.05.12
  • Published : 2024.06.20

Abstract

This study presents a novel approach for evaluating fire-induced damage depth in concrete. The methodology leverages the principle that exposure to high temperatures causes internal expansion within concrete, leading to increased voids and microcracks in the damaged zones. This heightened porosity results in greater absorption rates compared to undamaged areas. By immersing fire-damaged concrete samples in water and subsequently monitoring the drying process, the depth of damage can be assessed. Differences in drying rates and color variations between damaged and undamaged areas serve as visual indicators for determining the extent of the damage. Experimental results from this water immersion method revealed damage depths of 38.7mm and 37.5mm for two different concrete mixtures. These measurements notably surpass the damage depths estimated using traditional phenolphthalein-based methods. This discrepancy suggests that utilizing the absorption rate principle, which is directly linked to the physical changes caused by thermal expansion, offers a more accurate and sensitive assessment of fire damage depth compared to methods relying solely on the presence of Portlandite for colorimetric indication.

본 연구에서는 화재로 손상된 콘크리트의 손상 깊이 판정방법을 제안하고자 하였다. 고온에 노출된 콘크리트의 경우 내부 조직이 팽창하여 건전한 부위보다 손상부위의 공극이 다량 발생하고 미세균열이 발생됨에 따라 흡수율이 더 높아져 수중 침치후 건조를 하는과정에서 건전부위보다 손상부위의 늦은 건조속도와 이에 따른 명도차이에 의한 색상차이를 이용하여 손상 깊이를 측정하는 것이다. 수중 침지방법의 경우 배합별로 각각 38.7 및 37.5mm로 나타났는데, 기존 페놀프탈레인에 의한 중성화 측정 방법보다 손상깊이를 깊게 추정하는 것을 알 수 있었다. 이는 Portlandite(Ca(OH)2)의 존재여부에 따라 발색이 되는 페놀프탈레인법에 비해 조직이완에 따른 흡수율 원리를 이용한 손상 깊이를 측정하는 방법이 더 민감도가 높아 얻어진 결과로 사료된다.

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Acknowledgement

This study is a revision and supplementation of the content of the 2022 degree.

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