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http://dx.doi.org/10.14190/JRCR.2014.2.4.297

Durability Enhancement in Nano-Silica Admixed Reinforced Mortar  

Saraswathy, Velu (Corrosion Protection Division, Central Electrochemical Research Institute)
Karthick, Subbiah (Corrosion Protection Division, Central Electrochemical Research Institute)
Kwon, Seung-Jun (Hannam University, Civil and Environmental Eng.)
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Journal of the Korean Recycled Construction Resources Institute / v.2, no.4, 2014 , pp. 297-306 More about this Journal
Abstract
Recently nano-materials are gaining more importance in the construction industry due to its enhanced energy efficiency, durability, economy, and sustainability. Nano-silica addition to cement based materials can control the degradation of the fundamental calcium-silicate-hydrate reaction of concrete caused by calcium leaching in water as well as block water penetration and therefore lead to improvements in durability. In this paper, the influence of synthesized nano silica from locally available rice husk on the mechanical properties and corrosion resistant properties of OPC (Ordinary Portland Cement) has been studied by conducting various experimental investigations. Micro structural properties have been assessed by conducting Scanning Electron Microscopy, Thermo gravimetry and Differential Thermal Analysis, X-Ray Diffraction analysis, and FTIR studies. The experimental results revealed that NS reacted with calcium hydroxide crystals in the cement paste and produces Calcium Silicate Hydrate gel which enhanced the strength and acts as a filler which filled the nano pores present in concrete. Hence the strength and corrosion resistant properties were enhanced than the control.
Keywords
Nano silica; Chloride penetration; EIS; SEM; TGA; XRD; FTIR;
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