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Published on: May 14, 2019
A Study on the Influence of Gypsum and Ca(OH)2 on the Mechanical Properties and Hydration Behavior of Multi-Component
Jiansheng Gou1,2, Shuangxi Li1,2, Chunmeng Jiang1,2
1College of Hydraulic and Civil Engineering, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, China.
Abstract:
This study investigates the influence of gypsum (CaSO4·2H2O) and calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) on the hydration behavior and mechanical properties of multi-component solid waste-based cementitious materials. The evolution of hydration products was examined by evaluating compressive strength variations at different dosages and employing advanced analytical techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric-differential thermogravimetric analysis (TG-DTG), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The findings reveal that gypsum addition facilitates the formation of ettringite (AFt), while Ca(OH)2 enhances system alkalinity, promoting the precipitation and solidification of calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) gel. A balanced incorporation of gypsum and Ca(OH)2 significantly improves the early compressive strength and stabilizes hydration products. This study provides theoretical guidance for the effective utilization of solid waste resources and the optimized design of cementitious materials.
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