Effect of Aggregate Shape on the Chloride Diffusivity of Concrete

Abstract:

The effect of aggregate shape on the chloride diffusivity of concrete is studied. To represent the heterogeneity of concrete, a three-phase composite ellipse model is constructed and the relative dimensions are determined by calculating the area fraction of interfacial transition zone in a numerical manner. The height of each bar in the lattice mesh is derived analytically. The lattice method is then used to estimate the chloride diffusivity of concrete. After the validity of the numerical method is verified with experimental results, the effect of aggregate shape on the chloride diffusivity of concrete is evaluated in a quantitative manner.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 450-451)
• Pages: 150-153
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.450-451.150
• Online since: January 2012
• Authors: Xin Zhu Zhou, Jian Jun Zheng, Yun Ying Liang
• Keywords: Aggregate Shape, Chloride Diffusivity, Concrete, Lattice Method

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