• International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.241-254
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• 2015

A lot of reinforced concrete (RC) structures in Syria went out of service after a few years of construction. This was mainly due to reinforcement corrosion or chemical attack on concrete. The use of blended cements is growing rapidly in the construction industry due to economical, ecological and technical benefits. Syria is relatively rich in scoria. In the study, mortar/concrete specimens were produced with seven types of cement: one plain Portland cement (control) and six blended cements with replacement levels ranging from 10 to 35 %. Rapid chloride penetration test was carried in accordance with ASTM C 1202 after two curing times of 28 and 90 days. The effect on the resistance of concrete against damage caused by corrosion of the embedded steel has been investigated using an accelerated corrosion test by impressing a constant anodic potential. The variation of current with time and time to failure of RC specimens were determined at 28 and 90 days curing. In addition, effects of aggressive acidic environments on mortars were investigated through 100 days of exposure to 5 % $H_2SO_4$, 10 % HCl, 5 % $HNO_3$ and 10 % $CH_3COOH$ solutions. Evaluation of sulfate resistance of mortars was also performed by immersing in 5 % $Na_2SO_4$ solution for 52 weeks. Test results reveal that the resistance to chloride penetration of concrete improves substantially with the increase of replacement level, and the concretes containing scoria based-blended cements, especially CEM II/B-P, exhibited corrosion initiation periods several times longer than the control mix. Further, an increase in scoria addition improves the acid resistance of mortar, especially in the early days of exposure, whereas after a long period of continuous exposure all specimens show the same behavior against the acid attack. According to results of sulfate resistance, CEM II/B-P can be used instead of SRPC in sulfate-bearing environments.

• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 1998년도 봄 학술발표회논문집(II)
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• pp.641-646
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• 1998

The structures exposed to marine environment do not show long-term durability due to corrosion of steel and deterioration of concrete by the attack of various salts dissolved in sea water. In this study, Partial substitution of cement with fly ash(20%) or blast furnace slag(40%) was made together with the addition of 4 different corrosion-inhibitors, as a protective measure of concrete structures against chemical attack of salts. Combined effects of mineral and corrosion-inhibiting admixtures were tested by measuring the resistance and compressive strength of concretes under the simulated tidal condition, which consists of alternating 12 hour periods of immersion in artificial sea water and drying in air. Both the strength and concrete resistance were found to decrease in following order, regardless of the corrosion inhibitors the concretes with blast furnace slag, those with fly ash and those without any mineral admixtures. The interrelation between compressive strength of concrete and resistance was investigated.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제64권2호
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• pp.243-257
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• 2017

Investigating the properties and durability of high-strength concrete exposed to sulfuric acid attack for the purpose of its application in structures exposed to this acid is of outmost importance. In this research, the resistance and durability of high-strength concrete containing macro-polymeric or steel fibers together with the pozzolans of silica fume or nano-silica against sulfuric acid attack are explored. To accomplish this goal, in total, 108 high-strength concrete specimens were made with 9 different mix designs containing macro-polymeric and steel fibers at the volume fractions of 0.5, 0.75, and 1.0%, as well as the pozzolans of silica fume and nano-silica with the replacement levels of 10 and 2%, respectively. After placing the specimens inside a 5% sulfuric acid solution in the periods of 7, 21, and 63 days of immersion, the effect of adding the fibers and pozzolans on the compressive properties, ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), and weight loss of high-strength concrete was investigated and the respective results were compared with those of the reference specimens. The obtained results suggest the dependency of the resistance and durability loss of high-strength concrete against sulfuric acid attack to the properties of fibers as well as their fraction in concrete volume. Moreover, compared with using nano-silica, using silica fume in the fibrous concrete mix leads to more durable specimens against sulfuric acid attack. Finally, an optimum solution for the design parameters where the crushing load of high-strength fibrous concrete is maximized was found using response surface method (RSM).

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.177-182
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• 1999

SBS thermoplastic elastomers offer an inexpensive alternative to vulcanised rubbers for many undemanding applications. They are, however, particularly susceptible to attack from atmospheric ozone leading to cracking as soon as any strain is applied. In most rubber applications some strain is unavoidable. In this paper a compounding approach to protecting SBS thermoplastic rubbers against ozone is described. An explanation is offered for why a protective effect Is observed only when certain combinations of additive are used. SBS elastomers are the most affordable class of thermoplastic rubbers. To achieve finished products resistant to ozone and without compromising the light colours often demanded, recourse must be made to blending with other saturated elastomers or replacement by hydrogenated (SEBS) types. The latter is a significantly more expensive alternative. Under laboratory conditions where the rate of ozone attack is increased by several decades, unprotected SBS begins to crack within a few hours. Several different protective agents are examined here, the best of which, a cyclic enol ether, $Vulkazon^{(R)}$ AFD, can extend the resistance to any cracking to several weeks by the use of a few percent by weight of additive. The systems reported neither discolour the polymer nor stain other materials with which it may be in contact. Use of the protective systems described here could enable SBS elastomers to compete in many applications with the more expensive SEBS polymers.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.189-201
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• 2019

Recent advances in the concrete technology are aiding in minimizing the use of conventional materials by substituting by-products of various industries and energy sources. A large amount of stone waste i.e., dust and slurry form both are being originated during natural stone processing and causing deadily effects on the environment. The disposal problem of stone waste can be resolved effectively by using waste in construction industries. In present work, Kota stone slurry powder, as a substitution of cement was used along with accelerators namely calcium nitrate and triethanolamine as additives, to study their impact on various properties of the concrete mixtures. Kota stone slurry powder (7.5%), calcium nitrate (1%) and triethanolamine (0.05%) were used separately as well in combination in different concrete mixtures. Mechanical Strength, modulus of elasticity and electrical resistivity of concrete specimens of different mix proportions under water curing were studied experimentally. The durability properties in terms of strength and electrical resistivity against sulphate and chloride solution attack at various curing ages were also studied experimentally. Results showed that accelerators and Kota stone slurry powder separately enhanced the mechanical strength and electrical resistivity; but, their combination decreased strength at all curing ages. The durability of concrete specimens was also affected under the exposure to chemical attack too. Kota stone slurry powder found to be the most effective material among all materials. Material characterization was also done to study the microstructural properties.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.219-228
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• 2010

하수도, 오 폐수, 토양 속, 지하수 및 해수 등의 환경에 건설되는 콘크리트 구조물은 산 및 황산염에 노출되어 있다. 이 같은 산 및 황산염 침투로 포틀랜드 시멘트 중의 수화생성물과 산 및 황산염 이온이 반응하여 팽창 수화물을 생성함으로써 콘크리트에 팽창 및 균열을 발생시켜, 결국 콘크리트 매트릭스에 손상을 일으킨다. 따라서 이 연구의 목적은 콘크리트의 황산 및 황산염 침투 저항성에 미치는 광물질 혼화재의 영향을 평가하여, 황산 및 황산염 침투에 대한 고저항성 콘크리트를 제시하는 것이다. 이를 위하여 광물질 혼화재의 형태 및 비율을 변화시킨 OPC, 2성분계 및 3성분계의 3가지 종류의 시멘트를 사용하여 물-결합재비 32% 및 43%인 콘크리트를 제조하였다. 제작된 콘크리트 시편은 민물, 5% 황산, 10% 황산나트륨 및 10% 황산마그네슘 용액에 재령 28, 56, 91, 182 및 365일 동안 각각 침지시켰다. 콘크리트의 황산 및 황산염 침투 저항성을 평가하기 위하여 외관변화 관찰과 압축강도 비 및 질량 변화율을 측정하였다. 그 결과, 광물질 혼화재를 혼입한 콘크리트의 황산 및 황산나트륨 침투에 대한 저항성은 OPC 콘크리트 경우 보다 훨씬 우수한 것으로 나타났으나, 황산마그네슘의 경우 비결합재질의 규산마그네슘수화물(M-S-H)의 형성으로 광물질 혼화재를 혼입한 콘크리트가 OPC 콘크리트보다 불리한 것으로 나타났다.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제41권6호
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• pp.559-565
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• 2013

목재사용량의 증가에 따라 목재의 화재안전성에 대한 요구가 높아지고 있다. 실내 사용 목재의 난연처리에 무기인계를 약제로 사용함으로써 환경에 대한 부담을 줄이면서 난연성능을 향상 시킬 수 있다. 수용성 약제를 가압 주입하여 목재 내 깊숙이 침투시키면 목재의 고유기능을 유지하면서 난연성능을 부여 할 수 있다. 난연제의 용탈을 억제하여 장기간 성능을 유지할 수 있는 장점도 있다. 저자들은 액상규산나트륨을 주약제로 하고, 붕산 및 인계 약제를 보조약제로 하여 목재 내로 약액을 주입하는 공정을 개발하였다. 이들 약제는 난연성능 외에 방부 및 방충성능을 지니는 약제가 포함되어 있어, 난연성능과 함께 목재 사용 시 노출될 수 있는 부후환경에서의 내후성능을 방미효력과 방부효력으로 평가하였다.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.103-112
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• 1988

국산 플라이애쉬를 혼합(混合)한 시멘트경화체(硬化體)가 황산이나 염화칼슘침식에 대한 저항성이 포틀랜드 시멘트를 사용한 시멘트경화체(硬化體)보다 좋은 이유는 다음과 같다. 먼저 황산침식에 대한 저항성은 플라이애쉬가 석고생성(石膏生成)을 억제시키므로써 $C_3A$ 계(系) 수화물(水和物)이 ettringite로 전화(轉化)하는 것을 억제한 탓으로 생각된다. 한편 염화칼슘용액에 침지시킨 시멘트경화체(硬化體)의 경우, 염화칼슘의 이온전리작용(電離作用)에 의해 표면(表面)과 내부조직(內部組織)에 미세균열발생(微細龜裂發生)으로 열화현상(劣化現象)이 생기는 것을 플라이애쉬를 사용하므로서 억제하는데 유효하였다.

• Mycobiology
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.33-46
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• 2018

Gray mold (Botrytis cinerea) is one of the most common diseases of strawberries (Fragaria${\times}$ananassa Duchesne) worldwide. Although many chemical fungicides are used for controlling the growth of B. cinerea, the risk of the fungus developing chemical resistance together with consumer demand for reducing the use of chemical fungicides have necessitated an alternative method to control this pathogen. Various naturally occurring microbes aggressively attack plant pathogens and benefit plants by suppressing diseases; these microbes are referred to as biocontrol agents. However, screening of potent biocontrol agents is essential for their further development and commercialization. In this study, 24 strains of yeast with antagonistic ability against gray mold were isolated, and the antifungal activity of the volatile and diffusible metabolites was evaluated. Putative mechanisms of action associated with the biocontrol capacity of yeast strains against B. cinerea were studied through in vitro and in vivo assays. The volatile organic compounds produced by the Galactomyces candidum JYC1146 could be useful in the biological control of plant pathogens and therefore are potential alternative fungicides with low environmental impact.

• 한국응용곤충학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.67-73
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• 1983

Despite the great importance of chemical insecticides, with the ever increasing resistance of pest insects to chemical insecticides and the growing concern over environmental pollution, it becomes evident that the problem of pest attack on crops cannot be solved by anyone system. Under these circumstances, main pathogens of insects, i.e., viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa, have been studied to control many insect pests. Some of these pathogens are now being produced as microbial insecticides at the rate of hundreds of tons per year in the world. Some microbial insecticides are very effective against numerous or target insects under suitable environmental condition, and microbial control has been played an important role in integrated control program. They have many unique properties such as selectivity, multiplication and harmless to higher animals. However, we must be aware also that there are many problems to be solved, such as safety, persistence and difficulty of efficacy, etc_ on the microbial insecticides.