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An experimental study on properties of concrete incorporating colloidal nanosilica and alccofine

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Nano- and micromaterials are prospective materials in various fields of science and technology. For cement industry, these materials have the potential to improve the properties of cementitious products. This study presents the results of an experimental investigation on hardened and durability properties of concrete matrix by incorporation of colloidal nanosilica (CNS) and alccofine (AF). Microstructural studies using X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TG) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy were conducted to understand the relationship between hardened properties and microstructure. In this study, cement was partially replaced by up to 0.45% CNS and 20% AF. Keeping water-to-binder ratio constant at 0.44, a total of 12 mixtures were designed based on replacement ratio. Results indicated that incorporation of AF and CNS led to a significant improvement in strength and durability properties relative to control concrete. An optimum percentage of CNS and AF was determined using compressive strength, and a maximum increase in strength was obtained at 15% AF and 0.45% CNS. XRD, FTIR and TG analysis showed the formation of hydration products and consumption of portlandite during pozzolanic reaction with AF and CNS. A perusal of FESEM images showed a compacted concrete matrix which is reckoned to be a pivotal factor in enhancing the strength and durability characteristics.

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Bhat, A.H., Naqash, J.A. An experimental study on properties of concrete incorporating colloidal nanosilica and alccofine. Innov. Infrastruct. Solut. 7, 196 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-022-00800-4

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