A Laboratory Study on the Potentiodynamic Polarization and Transport Properties of Binary Concrete with Silica Fume and Zeolite

Document Type : Research Papers

Authors

1 Associate Professor, Department of Concrete Technology, Road, Housing and Urban Development Research Center (BHRC), Tehran, Iran.

2 Ph.D., Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA.

3 Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Concrete Technology, Road, Housing and Urban Development Research Center (BHRC), Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

The current study aims to investigate influence of w/cm ratio, cementitious materials content and supplementary cementitious materials on the transport properties of concrete and chloride-induced corrosion rate of reinforcement. To do this, several mixes are designed with and without silica fume and natural zeolite as supplementary cementitious materials, w/cm of 0.4 and 0.5, and cementitious materials contents of 325 and 400 kg/m3. These mixes are subjected to evaluation of compressive strength, transport properties (i.e. absorption, water penetration depth and rapid chloride penetration test), and corrosion rate measurement through Potentiodynamic test and electrochemical measurements. The results of this study reveal that there is not strong correlation between corrosion rate of reinforcement and the measured strength and transport properties. The corrosion rate of reinforcement significantly decreased through reduction of water-to-cementitious materials ratio and use of supplementary cementitious materials; of which w/cm showed a more considerable influence. Increase in cement content, however, increased the transportation of water and chloride into the concrete and thus increased the corrosion rate of reinforcement.

Keywords

References

ACI (American Concrete Institute). (2019). ACI 222R: Guide to protection of reinforcing steel in concrete against corrosion, Farmington Hills (MI): American Concrete Institute, USA.
Ahmadi, B., Sobhani, J., Shekarchi, M., Najimi, M. (2014). “Transport properties of ternary concrete mixtures containing natural zeolite with silica fume or fly ash”, Magazine of Concrete Research, 66(3), 150-158.
Boğaa, A.R. and Topçub, İ.B. (2012). “Influence of fly ash on corrosion resistance and chloride ion permeability of concrete”, Construction and Building Materials, 31, 258-264.
Cao, Y., Gehlen, C., Angst, U., Wang, L., Wang, Z. and Yao, Y. (2019). “Critical chloride content in reinforced concrete, An updated review considering Chinese experience”, Cement and Concrete Research, 117, 58-68.
Cavaco, E.S., Bastos, A. and Santos, F. (2017). “Effects of corrosion on the behaviour of precast concrete floor systems”, Construction and Building Materials, 145, 411-418.
Chen, S., Duffield, C. Miramini, S., Raja, B.N.K. and Zhang, L. (2021). “Life-cycle modelling of concrete cracking and reinforcement corrosion in concrete bridges: A case study”, Engineering Structures, 237(15), 112143.
Choia, Y.S., Kima, J.G. and Leeb, K.M. (2006). “Corrosion behavior of steel bar embedded in fly ash concrete”, Corrosion Science, 48(7), 1733-1745.
Glass, G.K. and Buenfeld, N.R. (2000). “Chloride-induced corrosion of steel in concrete”, Progress in Structural Engineering, 2(4), 448-458.
Gu, P., Beaudoin, J.J. and Zhang, M.H. and Malhotra, V.M. (2000). “Performance of reinforcing steel in concrete containing silica fume and blast-furnace slag ponded with sodium-chloride solution”, ACI Materials Journal, 97(3), 254-262.
Hooton, R.D. (2019). “Future directions for design, specification, testing, and construction of durable concrete structures”, Cement and Concrete Research, 124, 105827.
Kirkpatrick, T.J., Weyers, R.E., Sprinkel, M.M. and Anderson-Cook, C.M. (2002). “Impact of specification changes on chloride-induced corrosion service life of bridge decks”, Cement and Concreter Research, 32(8), 1189-1197.
Liang, Y. and Wang, L. (2020). “Prediction of corrosion-induced cracking of concrete cover: A critical review for thick-walled cylinder models”, Ocean Engineering, 213(1), 107688.
Lindquist, W.D., Darwin, D., Browning, J. and Miller, G.G. (2006). “Effect of cracking on chloride content in concrete bridge decks”, ACI Materials Journal, 103(6), 467-473.
Madani, H., Ramezanianpour, A.A., Shahbazinia, M., Bokaeian, V. and Ahari, S.H. (2016). “The influence of ultrafine filler materials on mechanical and durability characteristics of concrete”, Civil Engineering Infrastructures Journal, 49(2), 251-262.
Malhotra, V.M. and Mehta, P.K. (1996). Pozzolanic and cementitious materials, Taylor & Francis.
Manera, M, Vennesland, O. and Bertolini, L. (2008). “Chloride threshold for rebar corrosion in concrete with addition of silica fume”, Corrosion Science, 50, 554-560.
Mangat, P.S. and Molloy, B.T. (1991). “Influence PFA, slag and microsilica on chloride induced corrosion of reinforcement in concrete”, Cement and Concrete Research, 21, 819-834.
Montemor, M.F., Simoes, A.M.P. and Ferreira, M.G.S. (2003). “Chloride-induced corrosion on reinforcing steel: form the funda1nentals to the monitoring techniques”, Cement Concrete Composites, 25, 491-502.
Navarro, I.J., Yepes, V., Martí, J.V. and González-Vidosa, F. (2018). “Life cycle impact assessment of corrosion preventive designs applied to prestressed concrete bridge decks”, Journal of Cleaner Production, 196(20), 698-713.
Nguyen, C.V., Lambert, P. and Bui, V.N. (2020). “Effect of locally sourced pozzolan on corrosion resistance of steel in reinforced concrete beams”, International Journal of Civil Engineering, 18, 619–630.
Oliveira, A.M. and Cascudo, O. (2018). “Effect of mineral additions incorporated in concrete on thermodynamic and kinetic parameters of chloride-induced reinforcement corrosion”, Construction and Building Materials, 192, 467-477.
Qu, F., Li, W., Dong, W., Tam, V.W.Y. and Yu, T. (2021). “Durability deterioration of concrete under marine environment from material to structure: A critical review”, Journal of Building Engineering, 35 102074
Ramezanianpour A.A., Rezaei H.R. and Savoj, H.R. (2015). “Influence of silica fume on chloride diffusion and corrosion resistance of concrete–a review”, Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, 16, 301-321.
Rodrigues, R., Gaboreau, S., Gance, J., Ignatiadis, I. and Betelu, S. (2021). “Reinforced concrete structures: A review of corrosion mechanisms and advances in electrical methods for corrosion monitoring”, Construction and Building Materials, 269, 121240
Samimi, K., Kamali-Bernard, S., Maghsoudi, A., Maghsoudi, M. and Siad, H. (2017). “Influence of pumice and zeolite on compressive strength, transport properties and resistance to chloride penetration of high strength self-compacting concretes”, Construction and Building Materials, 151, 292-311.
Sanchez, J., Fullea, J. and Andrade, C. (2017). “Corrosion-induced brittle failure in reinforcing steel”, Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 92, 229-232.
Shekarchi, M, Ahmadi, B. and Najimi M. (2012) “Use of natural zeolite as Pozzolanic material in cement and concrete composites”, In: V.J. Inglezakis and A.A. Zorpas (eds.) Handbook of Natural Zeolite, Bentham Science, 30, 665-694.
Tang, S.W., Yao, Y., Andrade, C. and Li, Z.J. (2015). “Recent durability studies on concrete structure”, Cement and Concrete Research, 78 (A), 143-154.
Tangtakabi, A., Ramesht, M.H., Golsoorat Pahlaviani, A., Pourrostam, T. (2021). “Assessment of corrosion in offshore R.C. piers and use of microsilica to reduce corrosion induced oxidation (A case study of wharves 11 and 12 in Imam Khomeini Port-IRAN)”, Civil Engineering Infrastructures Journal, November 2021, (in press), DOI: 10.22059/CEIJ.2021.325670.1761.
Tarighat, A. and Jalalifar, F. (2014). “Assessing the performance of corroding RC bridge decks: A critical review of corrosion propagation models”, Civil Engineering Infrastructures Journal, 47(2), 173-186.
Webster, M.P. (2000). “Assessment of corrosion-damaged concrete structures”, PhD Thesis, The University of Birmingham, UK.
Wu, F., Gong, J.H. and Zhang, Z. (2014). “Calculation of corrosion rate for reinforced concrete beams based on corrosive crack width”, Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE A, 15, 197-207.
Civil Engineering Infrastructures Journal
Volume 55, Issue 1
June 2022
Pages 19-29

Files

History

  • Receive Date: 16 June 2020
  • Revise Date: 07 June 2021
  • Accept Date: 12 June 2021

Share

How to cite

Statistics