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Published on: July 3, 2020
Hydration and Mechanical Properties of High-Volume Fly Ash Cement under Different Curing Temperatures
1Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
This study aimed to investigate the effects of different curing temperatures on the hydration and mechanical properties of high-volume fly ash (HVFA) concrete. The key variables were curing temperature (13 °C, 23 °C, 43 °C) and fly ash (FA) content (0%, 35%, 55%). The hydration characteristics of HVFA cement were examined by evaluating the setting time and heat of hydration under different curing temperatures. The mechanical properties of HVFA concrete were analyzed by preparing concrete specimens at various curing temperatures and measuring the compressive strength at 7, 28, 56, and 91 days. The results indicated that concrete with high FA content was more sensitive to curing temperature compared to ordinary Portland cement.
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