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On the Reactivity of calcined clays from lower Lusatia for the production of durable Concrete Structures

  • Metakaolin used as a SCM in concrete is obviously a very good tool to improve the resistance against acid and alkali attack too. Even if, finally, the mechanisms are not fully understood until now, lower mass loss (acid attack) or lower expansions (ASR) are showing their efficiency. Metakaolin, burnt by using relatively pure natural kaolin clays, contains Al2O3 and SiO2 only with a ratio of approx. one. The question is: Are there any other clays maybe also in mixtures which are suitable for use as an admixture for concrete or even as a binder? This research work has a strong regional reference. Three clays from Lower Lusatia were selected. The clays and a wide range of mixtures too were burnt at different temperatures (between 600 to 700 °C) to find out the “best” results for such materials. The mixing process has also the background to eliminate fluctuations in the compositions of the clays. A continuous working rotary kiln with a continuous supply of clay materials was used for the production of calcined clay samples. Using thisMetakaolin used as a SCM in concrete is obviously a very good tool to improve the resistance against acid and alkali attack too. Even if, finally, the mechanisms are not fully understood until now, lower mass loss (acid attack) or lower expansions (ASR) are showing their efficiency. Metakaolin, burnt by using relatively pure natural kaolin clays, contains Al2O3 and SiO2 only with a ratio of approx. one. The question is: Are there any other clays maybe also in mixtures which are suitable for use as an admixture for concrete or even as a binder? This research work has a strong regional reference. Three clays from Lower Lusatia were selected. The clays and a wide range of mixtures too were burnt at different temperatures (between 600 to 700 °C) to find out the “best” results for such materials. The mixing process has also the background to eliminate fluctuations in the compositions of the clays. A continuous working rotary kiln with a continuous supply of clay materials was used for the production of calcined clay samples. Using this equipment, the rate of heating and the duration of stay of the material under almost practical conditions can be varied. Mineralogical compositions, measured before and after heating, confirm the formation of amorphous phases already under relatively low temperature conditions in dependence on the clay mineral species and the mixing relations. Reactivity (activity index and solubility in alkaline solutions) of each sample were determined and mortar bars were produced. In dependence on their reactivity parameters the so produced calcined clay samples influence mechanical and durability properties of concrete structures. The aim of this research project is to produce concrete bars with such calcined clay as a SCM and store them under extreme conditions in some of the Lusatian lakes.show moreshow less

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Author: Klaus-Jürgen HüngerGND, Robert Gerasch, Ingolf Sander, Maria Brigzinsky
ISBN:978-94-024-1206-2
ISBN:978-94-024-1207-9
Title of the source (English):Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete
Publisher:Springer
Place of publication:Dordrecht
Document Type:Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Year of publication:2017
Tag:Activity index; Clay mixtures Solubility; Dynamic modulus of elasticity; Meta clays; Pozzolani behavior; Solubility
First Page:205
Last Page:211
Faculty/Chair:Fakultät 6 Architektur, Bauingenieurwesen und Stadtplanung / FG Baustoffe und Bauchemie
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