Mechanical and Strain-Sensing Properties of Cement-Matrix Composite Containing Nano-Sized Carbon Black

Abstract:

An experimental researches was performed for carbon black-reinforced cement-matrix composites. The carbon black used was in the form of particles with a nano-size. Results show that when content of the carbon black is between 0.25% and 0.75% by weight of cement, both flexural and compressive strengths of the composite can be enhanced. Flexural strength increases up to 9.69%, and compressive strength increases up to 6.92%, respectively. Moreover, the carbon black-reinforced composite is of high strain-sensing ability. The fractional change in resistance () increases monotonically upon compressive loading, and decreases monotonically upon unloading. These properties indicate that the carbon black-reinforced composite can be used for structural function, while at the same time act as a strain sensor itself. Compared with carbon fiber-reinforced composites, the carbon black-reinforced composite has a low price and is easy for mixing.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 815)
• Pages: 203-209
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.815.203
• Online since: August 2019
• Authors: Yan Feng Wang*, Yi Zhao, Xiao Hua Zhao, Ran Hai
• Keywords: Carbon Black, Carbon Composites, Carbon Fiber, Electrical Properties, Mechanical Properties

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