Mechanical Performances of Super Sulfated Cements

Abstract:

Tested super sulfated cements (SSC) are composed with various amounts of ground granulated blast furnace slag, gypsum or activated gypsum and Portland cement. Our initial results on the optimization of the composition and of the curing conditions of such cements are presented herein. Tests are conducted on the basis of standard mortar with two different gauging ratios according to old and new standards for SSC. Four types of curing are used. Mechanical performances are assessed at 2, 7, 28, 60 and 90 days on standard mortar samples (binder/sand mass ratio = 1/3). This study shows that, thanks to an optimization of the Portland cement content, it is completely possible to obtain super sulfated cement with a strength class 32.5N, and always in conformity with the new European standard. For a given SSC formulation, it is clearly demonstrated that the origin of the calcium sulfate addition that affects the development of sulfo-aluminous compounds in these mixtures constitutes a key point in the phenomena of setting and hardening. The use of heat-activated gypsum as a sulfate activator appears preferable.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 617)
• Pages: 32-35
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.617.32
• Online since: June 2014
• Authors: Christophe Baux*, Annabelle Phelipot-Mardele, Christophe Lanos, Alexandre Pierre
• Keywords: Concrete, Curing, Environment, Mechanical Strength, Slag Valorization, Super Sulfated Cement

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DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.617.32