Strengthening Effect of Graphene Oxide on Mechanical Properties of Interface Transition Zone of Recycled Concrete

Abstract:

The micro-mechanical properties and micro-structural characteristics of the interfacial transition zones of recycled concrete with graphene oxide were studied by using nanoindentor. The results showed that the average elastic modulus and width of the interfacial transition zone of recycled concrete with graphene oxide between new paste matrix and natural aggregate were about 20GPa and 30-35μm, respectively; The mean elastic modulus and transition zone width of the interfacial transition zone between new paste matrix and old paste matrix was about 35GPa and 25-30μm, respectively. By analyzing and calculating the probability distribution of hydration products, it was found that the graphene oxide template increased the proportion of calcium silicate hydrate in the hydrate and enhanced the content of calcium hydroxide crystal group. Compared with ordinary recycled concrete, the elastic modulus distribution in the interfacial transition zone was more uniform and the microstructure was more stable. It can be concluded that graphene oxide can enhance the mechanical properties and microstructure of the interfacial transition zone of recycled concrete so as to improve the macroscopic mechanical properties of recycled concrete.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 852)
• Pages: 49-58
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.852.49
• Online since: July 2020
• Authors: Kai Guo*, Jing Hai Zhou, Ming Liu, Lin Liu
• Keywords: Graphene Oxide, Interfacial Transition Zone, Microstructure, Recycled Concrete

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