Frost Durability of Mineral-Impregnated Carbon Fiber Reinforcements Based on Limestone Calcined Clay Cement

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Beitragende

Abstract

Carbon fiber reinforced concrete (CF-C) has emerged as a sustainable alternative in construction, offering enhanced durability and lightweight design opportunities due to the excellent corrosion-resistance of the carbon fiber (CF) reinforcements. However, the thinner cross-sections of typical CF-C structures pose increased vulnerability to structural and environmental damages, particularly under freeze-thaw (FT) conditions and cracking issues. A novel mineral-impregnated carbon fiber reinforcement (MCF) integrates advantageous properties of mineral materials with CF, providing economic benefits, enhanced physicochemical compatibility with cementitious matrices and superior mechanical performance across a broad temperature range. While CFs remain structurally stable over a wide range of temperatures, FT-induced cracking within the impregnation matrix will significantly compromise reinforcement efficiency and long-term durability. This concern for frost durability reamains underexplored before entering the key market. In this study, a novel MCF reinforcement type based on limestone calcined clay cement (LC3), recognized for its superior CO reduction potential for construction, is developed and evaluated for its applicability in severe environmental conditions. The impact of FT cycling on the mechanical integrity and microstructural evolution of LC3-based MCF reinforcements is assessed. Specimens are subjected to FT cycles following DIN CEN/TS 12390–9 standards, while a control group is stored at 20 ℃ and 65% relative humidity (RH) for 28 days. Three-point bending tests were conducted to evaluate mechanical performance degradation, supplemented by morphological analysis to characterize crack propagation. The findings contribute to a deep understanding of frost-induced damage mechanisms in MCFs, providing insights into enhancing the durability and sustainability of next-generation structural materials.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
TitelEarly-Age and Long-Term Cracking in RC Structures
Herausgeber (Verlag)Springer Science and Business Media B.V.
Seiten327-336
Seitenumfang10
ISBN (elektronisch)978-3-032-04361-0
ISBN (Print)978-3-032-04360-3, 978-3-032-04363-4
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 2025
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Publikationsreihe

ReiheRILEM Bookseries
Band62
ISSN2211-0844

Schlagworte

Schlagwörter

  • Carbon fiber reinforcement, Crack formation, Frost Resistance, LC, Mineral Impregnation