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http://dx.doi.org/10.5345/JKIBC.2016.16.1.059

Evaluation of pH and Compressive Strength Development of Alpha-Calcium Sulfate Hemihydrate-based Binder  

Lee, Kyung-Ho (Department of Architectural Engineering, Graduate School, Kyonggi University)
Yang, Keun-Hyeok (Department of Plant.Architectural Engineering, Kyonggi University)
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Journal of the Korea Institute of Building Construction / v.16, no.1, 2016 , pp. 59-65 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study examined the compressive strength development and pH values of alpha-calcium sulfate hemihydrate(${\alpha}-CH$)-based binders developed for vegetation concrete with neutral pH between 6~7. Considering cost down and strength enhancement of the prepared binders, the ${\alpha}-CH$ was partially replaced by ground granulated blast furnace slag(GGBS), fly ash(FA), or ordinary Portland cement(OPC) by 25% and 50%. The compressive strength of mortars using 100% ${\alpha}-CH$ was 50% lower than that of 100% OPC mortars. With the increase of the replacement level of GGBS or FA, the compressive strength of ${\alpha}-CH$-based mortars tended to decrease, whereas the pH values were maintained to be 6.5~7.5. The main hydration products of ${\alpha}-CH$-based binders with GGBS or FA were a gypsum($CaSO_4$), whereas portlandite($Ca(OH)_2$) was not observed in such binders. Meanwhile, the pH values of ${\alpha}-CH$-based binders with OPC exceeded 11.5 due to the formation of $Ca(OH)_2$ phase as a hydration product. From the thermogravimetric analysis, the amount of $Ca(OH)_2$ in ${\alpha}-CH$-based binders with OPC was evaluated to be approximately 10% of the cement content.
Keywords
vegetation concrete; neutral pH; compressive strength; alpha-calcium sulfate hemihydrate; portlandite;
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