Skip to main content
Log in

Carbonation depth prediction of fly ash concrete subjected to 2-and 3-dimensional CO2 attack

  • Research Article
  • Published:
Frontiers of Architecture and Civil Engineering in China Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

Based on accelerated carbonation test, 1D, 2D and 3D carbonation of high performance concrete with different fly ash contents (0%, 15%, 20%, 40%, 60%) were studied. The interaction coefficients of 2D and 3D carbonation are defined. The time-dependent coefficient n of carbon dioxide diffusion and the interaction coefficients K of 2D and 3D carbonation are analyzed. The mathematical model which includes n and K is deduced. The experiments indicate that 2D and 3D carbonation have obvious interaction. Interaction coefficients obey the attenuation function through time t. The mathematical model of 2D and 3D carbonation life prediction based on Fick scattering law can be solved by Fourier expansion. The life prediction of concrete of Sutong Bridge beam shows that the 1D, 2D, 3D carbonation prediction life are 1595 a, 882 a and 758 a, respectively, 2D and 3D carbonation life predicted are reduced clearly.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. Jin Weiliang, Zhao Yuxi. Durability of Concrete Structures. Beijing: Science Press, 2002, 16–172 (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  2. Zhang Yu, Jiang Lixue. An Introduction to Durability of Concrete Structures. Shanghai: Shanghai Scientific and Technical Publishers, 2003, 5–8 (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  3. Cengiz D A. Accelerated carbonation and testing concrete made with fly ash. Construction and Building Materials, 2003, 17(3): 147–152

    Article  Google Scholar 

  4. Khan M I, Lynsdce C J. Strength, permeability and carbonation of high performance concrete. Cement and Concrete Research, 2002, 32(1): 123–131

    Article  Google Scholar 

  5. Roy S K, Poh K B, Northwood D O. Durability of concrete accelerated carbonation and weathering studies. Building and Environment, 1999, 34(5): 597–606

    Article  Google Scholar 

  6. Qin Honggen, Sun Wei, Pan Ganghua, et al. A study on the performance of high performance fly ash concrete in the bridge construction. Fly Ash Comprehensive Utilization, 2002, (5): 23–25 (in Chinese)

  7. Jin Zuquan, Sun Wei, Zhang Yunsheng, et al. Multi-factor service life prediction model for concrete with fly ash. Journal of Southeast University (Natural Science Edition), 2005, 35(sup(1)): 149–154 (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  8. Qu Wenjun. Finite element analysis about concrete carbonization depth at the section. Journal of Tongji University (Natural Science), 1999, 27(4): 412–416 (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  9. Papadakis V G, Vayenas C G. Experimental investigation and mathematical modeling of the concrete carbonation problem. Chemical Engineering Science, 1991, 46: 1333–1338

    Article  Google Scholar 

  10. Chen Shudong, Sun Wei, Zhang Yunsheng, et al. Research on 2 dimensions, 3 dimensions carbonation of concrete. Concrete, 2006, 1: 1–4 (in Chinese)

    MATH  Google Scholar 

  11. Saetta A V, Schrefler B A, Vitaliani R V. 2-D model for carbonation and moisture/heat flow in porous materials. Cement and Concrete Research, 1995, 25: 1703–1712

    Article  Google Scholar 

  12. Wu Li, Bo Guixian. influencing factors of concrete carbonationand prediction model of carbonation depth. Technique of Seepage Control, 2002, 8(3): 10–12 (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

Authors

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Shudong Chen.

Additional information

__________

Translated from Journal of Southeast University (Natural Science Edition), 2007, 37(4): 645–650 [译自: 东南大学学报(自然科学版)]

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Chen, S., Sun, W., Zhang, Y. et al. Carbonation depth prediction of fly ash concrete subjected to 2-and 3-dimensional CO2 attack. Front. Archit. Civ. Eng. China 2, 395–400 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11709-008-0046-2

Download citation

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11709-008-0046-2

Keywords

Navigation