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Experimental Protocol to Determine the Chloride Threshold Value for Corrosion in Samples Taken from Reinforced Concrete Structures
Published on: August 31, 2017
Study on the Durability of Graphene Oxide Concrete Composite Under Chloride and Sulfate Environments
Zhanyuan Gao1, Qifeng Shi2, Jintao Cui2
1Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structural Protection and Reinforcement for Civil and Construction, Tianjin 300384, China.
Abstract:
In order to study the durability of graphene oxide concrete composite in chloride and sulfate environments, graphene oxide concrete composite specimens were immersed in a mixed solution of 5% sodium sulfate and sodium chloride. After dry-wet cycle immersion and long-term natural immersion, the compressive strength, strength reduction rate, and mass loss rate of concrete specimens were tested. The microstructure was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the durability of graphene oxide concrete composite in chloride and sulfate environments was analyzed. The results show that with the increase in corrosion age, under dry-wet cycle immersion and long-term natural immersion, the compressive strength reduction coefficient and mass loss rate of graphene oxide concrete composite specimens with 0.07% content are the smallest. The stress-strain curve of concrete after corrosion is flatter than that of uncorroded concrete, and the ductility of concrete specimens after corrosion increased. Through microstructure analysis, it can be seen that the internal structure of graphene oxide concrete composite test block is more compact, the hydration products are regulated, the corrosion of concrete is delayed, and the durability performance is better. Graphene oxide is used to improve the strength and durability of concrete, and the recommended dosage is 0.07%.
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