Transfer of fluids, gases and ions in and through cracked and uncracked composites

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Contributors

  • Christian Wagner - , Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (Author)
  • Volker Slowik - , Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (Author)
  • Gideon P. A. G. van Zijl - , University of Stellenbosch (Author)
  • William Peter Boshoff - , University of Stellenbosch (Author)
  • Suvash C. Paul - (Author)
  • Viktor Mechtcherine - , Chair of Construction Materials (Author)
  • Koichi Kobayashi - (Author)

Abstract

The durability of strain-hardening cement-based materials (SHCC) is strongly influenced by the transport of different substances through the material. Since numerous fine cracks are formed in SHCC, the relationship between the crack pattern and different transport properties has been the subject of experimental investigations, including tests of water and gas permeability, chloride ingress, and capillary absorption. It appears to be insufficient to consider only the average or maximum crack width when transport through SHCC is to be modelled. Therefore, the determination of certain crack pattern parameters has been proposed that take into account both crack widths and distances. These parameters may be linked to certain transport properties of the respective material.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationA framework for durability design with strain-hardening cement-based composites (SHCC)
EditorsGideon P.A.G. van Zijl, Volker Slowik
Place of PublicationDordrecht NL
PublisherSpringer, Dordrecht [u. a.]
Pages27-58
Number of pages32
ISBN (electronic)978-94-024-1013-6
ISBN (print)978-94-024-1012-9
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesRILEM state of the art reports
ISSN2213-204X

External IDs

Scopus 85029414589

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Keywords

  • SHCC, liquid permeability, durability, gas permeability