Influence of super absorbent polymer on mechanical, rheological, durability, and microstructural properties of self‐compacting concrete using non‐biodegradable granite pulver

This paper presents an experimental study to investigate the influence of super absorbent polymer (SAP) on mechanical, rheological, durability, and microstructural properties of self‐compacting concrete using a comparatively new environmental waste known as granite pulver (GP). The effectiveness of...

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Published in:Structural concrete : journal of the FIB 2021-01, Vol.22 (S1), p.E1093-E1116
Main Authors: Rajamony Laila, Lija, Gurupatham, Beulah Gnana Ananthi, Roy, Krishanu, Lim, James B. P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biodegradability
Cement
Compressive strength
Durability
Flexural strength
Fly ash
Granite
granite pulver
mechanical properties
Porosity
Properties (attributes)
Rheological properties
Rheology
Self-compacting concrete
self‐cured self‐compacting concrete
super absorbent polymer
Superabsorbent polymers
Workability
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Summary:This paper presents an experimental study to investigate the influence of super absorbent polymer (SAP) on mechanical, rheological, durability, and microstructural properties of self‐compacting concrete using a comparatively new environmental waste known as granite pulver (GP). The effectiveness of replacing cement by GP at 5, 10, 15, and 20% by weight, was investigated. The SAPs were used at volume fractions of 0.1 to 1% to the GP‐SSC (Granite Pulver‐Self‐cured Self‐compacting Concrete) mixtures to counteract self‐desiccation during the hydration of concrete. Along with the SAP, super plasticizer, and flyash (FA) were also added to improve the workability of the GP‐SSC mixtures. The physical, chemical, and microstructural properties of the cement, GP and flyash samples were determined. From the results, it was found that the GPs along with the SAPs increases the compressive strength by around 0.1%, when a replacement of cement by GP up to 15% was made with an addition of 0.3% of SAP. Similarly, an increase of 9.1% in flexural strength was observed for GP‐SSC mixtures, when 15% of GP along with 0.4% of SAP was added. The addition of SAP beyond 0.4% in GP‐SSC mixtures affects the filling and passing abilities. Therefore, with optimal replacement of cement by GP, the mechanical and durability properties of GP‐SSC mixtures can be improved, reducing the detrimental effects of GPs from the environment. Influence of SAP and GP waste in GP‐SSC mixtures. Analyzed mechanical, rheological, durability, and microstructural properties. Replacement of cement by GP up to 15% is favorable. 0.3% of SAP addition improves the pore structure and strength. Morphological and mineralogical studies prove GP as an effective cement replacement.
ISSN:1464-4177
1751-7648
DOI:10.1002/suco.201900470