TY - JOUR A1 - Schmidt, Wolfram A1 - Rübner, Katrin A1 - Schneider, Joachim A1 - von Werder, Julia A1 - Gluth, Gregor T1 - 63. DAfStb-Forschungskolloquium in der BAM - Themenblock 2: Nachhaltigkeitspotentiale N2 - Die Bauindustrie ist für rd. 40 % des weltweiten Energieverbrauchs und der Kohlenstoffemissionen verantwortlich. Mit der technologischen Entwicklung wird der Energiebedarf in Zukunft sinken, während sich das Problem grauer Emission verschärft. Daher ist ein verantwortungsvoller Umgang mit Ressourcen der Schlüssel zur Erreichung der Pariser Klimaziele. Der Einsatz klimaschonender Baustoffe weist dabei ein erhebliches Nachhaltigkeitspotential auf. Recycling, Rückgewinnung, Ressourcenschonung und Kreislaufwirtschaft können zu unersetzlichen Bestandteilen der Bautechnik werden. Im Folgenden werden einige Möglichkeiten vorgestellt, die bei der Dekarbonisierung der Bautechnik zukünftig hohe Potentiale aufweisen. Diese wurden beim 63. Forschungskolloquium des DAfStb an der BAM vorgestellt und Details können dem Tagungsband (DOI 10.26272/opus4-61338) entnommen werden. T2 - 11. Jahrestagung des DAfStb mit 63. Forschungskolloquium der BAM Green Intelligent Building CY - Berlin, Germany DA - 16.10.2024 KW - Bindemittel KW - Klimaschonende Baustoffe KW - Dekarbonisierung PY - 2025 SN - 0005-9846 VL - 75 IS - 4 SP - 131 EP - 134 PB - concrete content UG CY - Schermbeck AN - OPUS4-63068 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Ji, Y. A1 - Becker, S. A1 - Lu, Z. A1 - Mezhov, Alexander A1 - von Klitzing, R. A1 - Schmidt, Wolfram A1 - Stephan, D. T1 - Effect of resting time on rheological properties of glass bead suspensions - Depletion and bridging force among particles N2 - The effect of resting time on the rheological properties of cement suspensions is generally explained by early formed structure and overconsumption of polycarboxylate superplasticizers (PCEs). In this paper, we propose that the influence of resting time on the rheological properties is closely related to size variation of non-absorbed PCE. To identify this, glass bead suspensions were prepared with various amounts of PCE and ionic solution, and their rheological properties were evaluated at various times. We found that the yield stress increases with time at higher PCE concentrations and higher ionic strength solutions. Adsorbed PCE during resting tends to bridge the particles rather than disperse them. In addition, it was found that hydrodynamic radius of PCE increased with resting time, and depletion forces resulting from non-absorbed PCE size changes correlate well with the increased yield stress. KW - Depletion force KW - Ionic stregth KW - PCE KW - Rheology KW - Resting time PY - 2024 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-587193 DO - https://doi.org/10.1111/jace.19469 SN - 0002-7820 SN - 1551-2916 VL - 107 IS - 1 SP - 624 EP - 639 PB - Wiley-Blackwell CY - Oxford AN - OPUS4-58719 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Bühler, M. M. A1 - Hollenbach, P. A1 - Michalski, A. A1 - Meyer, S. A1 - Birle, E. A1 - Off, R. A1 - Lang, Ch. A1 - Schmidt, Wolfram A1 - Cudmani, R. A1 - Fritz, O. A1 - Baltes, G. A1 - Kortmann, G. T1 - The Industrialisation of Sustainable Construction: A Transdisciplinary Approach to the Large-Scale Introduction of Compacted Mineral Mixtures (CMMs) into Building Construction N2 - Abstract: Increasing demand for sustainable, resilient, and low-carbon construction materials has highlighted the potential of Compacted Mineral Mixtures (CMMs), which are formulated from various soil types (sand, silt, clay) and recycled mineral waste. This paper presents a comprehensive inter- and transdisciplinary research concept that aims to industrialise and scale up the adoption of CMM-based construction materials and methods, thereby accelerating the construction industry’s systemic transition towards carbon neutrality. By drawing upon the latest advances in soil mechanics, rheology, and automation, we propose the development of a robust material properties database to inform the design and application of CMM-based materials, taking into account their complex, time-dependent behaviour. Advanced soil mechanical tests would be utilised to ensure optimal performance under various loading and ageing conditions. This research has also recognised the importance of context-specific strategies for CMM adoption. We have explored the implications and limitations of implementing the proposed framework in developing countries, particularly where resources may be constrained. We aim to shed light on socio-economic and regulatory aspects that could influence the adoption of these sustainable construction methods. The proposed concept explores how the automated production of CMM-based wall elements can become a fast, competitive, emission-free, and recyclable alternative to traditional masonry and concrete construction techniques. We advocate for the integration of open-source digital platform technologies to enhance data accessibility, processing, and knowledge acquisition; to boost confidence in CMM-based technologies; and to catalyse their widespread adoption. We believe that the transformative potential of this research necessitates a blend of basic and applied investigation using a comprehensive, holistic, and transfer-oriented methodology. Thus, this paper serves to highlight the viability and multiple benefits of CMMs in construction, emphasising their pivotal role in advancing sustainable development and resilience in the built environment. KW - Decarbonisation KW - Circular economy KW - Recycled materials KW - Demolition wastes KW - Low-carbon construction KW - Building with earth KW - Compressed earth KW - Rammed earth KW - Sustainable construction PY - 2023 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-583260 DO - https://doi.org/10.3390/su151310677 VL - 15 IS - 13 SP - 1 EP - 25 PB - MDPI AN - OPUS4-58326 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Munsch, Sarah Mandy A1 - Schmidt, Wolfram A1 - Lorenzoni, Renata A1 - Telong, Melissa A1 - Grobla, Lili A1 - Lauinger, Robert A1 - Kruschwitz, Sabine T1 - Investigation of the hydration of clinker‑reduced cementitious binders by 1H NMR relaxometry N2 - In this paper, we demonstrate the value of 1 H NMR relaxometry for studying the hydration of clinker-reduced, climate-friendly cementitious binders. Our study includes white cement (WC), ordinary Portland cement (OPC), and samples incorporating reactive agro-waste based ashes and non-reactive biochars as supplementary cementitous materials (SCM). NMR measurements were performed over a period of up to 120 h during hydration with an echo time of 50 μ s and a relatively large sample size of 20 mL. The results were compared to heat flow calorimetry (HFC) data, and a detailed comparison with literature data was performed for pure OPC and WC. The results show that time-resolved NMR measurements, especially the analysis of individual NMR signal components assigned to defined 1 H reservoirs, are effective for studying hydration processes. They offer insights into the evolution of the microstrucure and specific chemical phases. NMR provides valuable information and serves as a good complement to HFC. The comparison with data obtained with shorter echo times (40 μs or around 15–45 μs with solid echo sequence) on much smaller samples showed almost identical developments with respect to the T2 distributions. For the SCM samples, NMR results indicated partially accelerated hydration processes compared to classical OPC hydration. One SCM sample acted as a highly reactive pozzolan, showing a similar hydration process to OPC with the strongest effect observed when superplasticizer was added. Adding biochar delayed C-S-H gel pore formation but significantly increased capillary pores and even free water, likely due to the sponge-like structure. KW - Nuclear magnetic resonance relaxometry KW - Heat flow calorimetry KW - Cement KW - Hydration KW - Clinker reduction KW - Carbon emission KW - Kinetics PY - 2025 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-630284 DO - https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-025-02632-x SN - 1871-6873 VL - 58 IS - 137 SP - 1 EP - 23 PB - Springer Nature AN - OPUS4-63028 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Zhang, K. A1 - Mezhov, Alexander A1 - Schmidt, Wolfram T1 - Effect of agitation during the early‑age hydration on thixotropy and morphology of cement paste N2 - The effect of agitation during the earlyage hydration on thixotropy and morphology of cement paste prepared with and without superplasticizers (SP) is investigated by applying penetration test, small amplitude oscillatory shear sweep test (SAOS), isothermal calorimetric test, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray analyses (EDX). The results show that the agitation of cement paste during the induction period increases the heat flow rate and destroys existing structures of samples without changing the mineral composition of samples. Yet, if the agitation is applied during the acceleration period, the heat flow rate is significantly lowered and the morphology and mineral composition of samples undergo irreversible change, freshly formed syngenite is destroyed and no longer restored. The penetration force and the static yield stress grow linearly during the induction period and exponentially during the acceleration period. Agitation during the induction period destroys the structure, which causes the static yield stress and the penetration force values becoming nearly equal to zero. However, during the acceleration period, even after agitation the static yield stress and the penetration force exhibit high residual values, which indicates the impact of hydration to the structural build-up. KW - Hydration · Thixotropy KW - Agitation KW - Morphology KW - Structural build-up PY - 2024 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-621189 DO - https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-024-02504-w VL - 57 SP - 1 EP - 13 PB - Springer Nature Switzerland AG CY - Schweiz AN - OPUS4-62118 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Mezhov, Alexander A1 - Bright, Asante A1 - Schmidt, Wolfram T1 - Increasing the Incorporation of CO2-Sequestering Materials in Concrete N2 - Concrete is the most widely used construction material accounting for approximately half of all human production throughout history. The production of one ton of cement emits around 600 kg of CO2. With a global cement production estimate of 4.2 billion tons, this results in about 2.5 billion tons of CO2 emissions. This accounts for roughly 7.2% of the total global carbon emissions in 2021. Strategies to decrease carbon emissions in the cement and concrete industry include carbon capture and storage (CCS), reduced binders like ordinary Portland cement (OPC) clinker and optimizing material use through improved processes and structural design. This also means changing architectural vision [6], avoiding concrete where its structural performance is not required and use alternative materials instead, and optimizing the communication among the entire production value chain. T2 - 1st International Conference on Net-Zero Built Environment: Innovations in Materials, Structures, and Management Practices (Net-Zero Future 2024) CY - Oslo, Norway DA - 19.06.2025 KW - Concrete KW - CO2-Sequestering PY - 2025 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-638531 DO - https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-69626-8_4 VL - 237 SP - 39 EP - 48 PB - Springer Nature Switzerland AG CY - Schweiz AN - OPUS4-63853 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Lu, Z. C. A1 - Haist, M. A1 - Ivanov, D. A1 - Jakob, C. A1 - Jansen, D. A1 - Schmid, M. A1 - Kißling, P. A. A1 - Leinitz, Sarah A1 - Link, J. A1 - Mechtcherine, V. A1 - Neubauer, J. A1 - Plank, J. A1 - Schmidt, Wolfram A1 - Schilde, C. A1 - Schröfl, C. A1 - Sowoidnich, T. A1 - Stephan, D. T1 - Characterization data of reference cement CEM III/A 42.5N used for priority program DFG SPP 2005 "Opus Fluidum Futurum - Rheology of reactive, multiscale, multiphase construction materials" N2 - Two types of cements were selected as the reference cement in the priority program 2005 of the German Research Foundation (DFG SPP 2005). A thorough characterization of CEM I 42.5 R has been made in a recent publication. In this paper, the characterization data of the other reference cement CEM III/A 42.5 N are presented from the aspects of chemical and mineralogical compositions as well as physical and chemical properties. The characterization data of the slag, which is the second main constituent of this specific cement besides the clinker, are presented independently. For all data received, the mean values and the corresponding errors were calculated. The data shall be used for the ongoing research within the priority program. Also, researchers from outside this priority program can benefit from these data if the same materials are used. KW - Cement KW - Slag KW - Characterization KW - DFG SPP 2005 PY - 2020 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-568980 DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2020.105524 SN - 2352-3409 VL - 30 SP - 1 EP - 14 PB - Elsevier CY - Amsterdam AN - OPUS4-56898 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Schmidt, Wolfram A1 - Tlhatlha, Pheladi A1 - Obeng, Emmanuel A1 - Tsaku, Mawuli Kwaku A1 - Arthur, Daniel Vincent A1 - Dodoo, Alex ED - Schmidt, Wolfram ED - Tlhatlha, Pheladi T1 - A practical handbook for safe, smart and durable construction in Ghana N2 - The handbook provides practical guidelines for safe, efficient, and effective construction in Ghana, focusing on proper cement use, mixing consistencies and techniques, and environmental protection. It emphasizes quality control, safety in handling construction materials, and the importance of using protective equipment to prevent health hazards. KW - Cement strength classifications KW - Cement mixing ratios KW - Quality control PY - 2025 SN - 978-3-00-083134-8 SP - 1 EP - 35 PB - Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) CY - Accra AN - OPUS4-63641 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Asante, Bright A1 - Soria-Castro, M. A1 - Schmidt, Wolfram ED - Rogge, Andreas ED - Meng, Birgit T1 - Influence of aquacultural and agricultural bio-admixtures and binder components on yield stress and strength of cementitious systems N2 - Abstract: This study investigates the influence of bio-admixtures and bio-ashes from agricultural and aquaculture residues on the workability and strength of cement mortars. While bio-admixtures at low concentrations can enhance the strength, they create similar or lower yield stress as the reference. Bio ash, particularly at a 10% replacement level, maintained good strength, but higher replacements led to significant reductions in both strength and workability. These findings highlight the potential of sustainable construction materials but emphasize the need to balance performance specifications. T2 - 11. Jahrestagung des DAfStb mit 63. Forschungskolloquium der BAM Green Intelligent Building CY - Berlin, Germany DA - 16.10.2024 KW - Agricultural bio-admixture KW - Aquacultural bio-admixture KW - Binder component PY - 2024 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-612955 SN - 978-3-9818564-7-7 SP - 46 EP - 54 PB - Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) CY - Berlin AN - OPUS4-61295 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Robens-Radermacher, Annika A1 - Schmidt, Wolfram A1 - Unger, Jörg F. A1 - Mezhov, Alexander T1 - Characterization of temperature influence on the structural build-up of 3D printed concrete N2 - 3D concrete printing technologies enhance design freedom while reducing material use and costs without the need for formwork. Thereby, structural build-up is the key property governing stability and early strength evolution of 3D printed concrete after placement. Structural build-up is influenced by various factors, i.e., environmental conditions such as temperature. In this paper, the influence of ambient temperature on structural build-up was investigated through experimental and numerical approaches. Three experimental setups (small amplitude oscillatory shear, constant shear rate, and small amplitude oscillatory extensional tests) were applied to materials of increasing complexity under varying temperature conditions. A common modeling framework based on the maturity approach was developed to capture the time and temperature evolution. A stochastic framework was employed to estimate the unknown model parameters using experimental data. Experimental results demonstrate a significant temperature influence on structural build-up, consistent across all test setups and materials. The calibrated models successfully predict the structural build-up under different temperatures, confirming the applicability of the maturity approach to rheological parameters at early age. Furthermore, the stochastic parameter estimation allows a correct quantification of the uncertainties, enhancing model reliability. The comparison of two time evolution formulations indicates that a model with an additional linear stage is required for predicting the increase of the storage moduli ( $${G}{\prime}$$ G ′ , $${E}{\prime}$$ E ′ ). In conclusion, the study demonstrates that temperature significantly affects the structural build-up, and that the proposed modeling approach allows to predict this behavior. KW - Structural build-up KW - 3D concrete printing KW - Rheology KW - Temperature influence KW - Modeling KW - Green intelligent building PY - 2026 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-654138 DO - https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-025-02931-3 SN - 1359-5997 VL - 59 IS - 2 SP - 1 EP - 20 PB - Springer Science and Business Media LLC AN - OPUS4-65413 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Kossatz, Philipp A1 - Mezhov, Alexander A1 - Andresen, Elina A1 - Schmidt, Wolfram A1 - Resch-Genger, Ute T1 - Application of fluorescence spectroscopy for the monitoring of cement hydration N2 - Lanthanide-based upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) with size- and morphology-dependent emission patterns, composed of narrow bands of varying intensity in the ultraviolet, visible, near-infrared, and short-wave infrared wavelength region, were synthesized via a thermal decomposition approach under inert atmosphere. Subsequently, differently sized UCNPs were incorporated into ordinary Portland cement to study their stability in the harsh cementitious environment and assess their potential for the probing and monitoring of cement hydration. Microenvironment-specific changes in the emission properties of these inorganic luminophores were utilized to study and probe changes of physico-chemical parameters during cement hydration. Isothermal calorimetry was employed to better understand the influence of luminophore addition on cement hydration kinetics and for the correlation with the results of the optical studies. T2 - 12th ACI/RILEM International Conference on Cementitious Materials and Alternative Binders for Sustainable Concrete (ICCM 2024) CY - Toulouse, France DA - 23.06.2024 KW - Luminescence KW - Optical probe KW - Cement hydration PY - 2024 UR - https://www.iccm2024.com/ SP - 441 EP - 446 CY - Toulouse, France AN - OPUS4-62119 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Lorenzoni, Renata A1 - Cunningham, Patrick A1 - Fritsch, Tobias A1 - Schmidt, Wolfram A1 - Kruschwitz, Sabine A1 - Bruno, Giovanni T1 - Microstructure analysis of cement‑biochar composites N2 - The use of biochar as a concrete constituent has been proposed to reduce the massive carbon footprint of concrete. Due to the low density and complex porosity of biochar, microstructural analysis of Portland cement-biochar composites is challenging. This causes challenges to the improvement of the micro-scale understanding of biochar composite behavior. This work advances the microstructural understanding of Portland cement composites with 0, 5, and 25 volume percent (vol%) of cement replaced with wood biochar by applying common characterization techniques of mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), gas sorption, scanning electron microscopy, and isothermal heat flow calorimetry (HFC) in conjunction with 1H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and micro-X-ray computed tomography (XCT) analysis techniques. The combination of these techniques allows a multi-scale investigation of the effect of biochar on the microstructure of cement paste. NMR and XCT techniques allow the observation and quantification of the pore space. HFC and MIP confirmed that biochar absorbs moisture and reduces the effective water-cement ratio. Gas sorption, MIP, and NMR shows that 5 vol% replacement does not significantly affect the gel and capillary pore structures. Results from XCT (supported by MIP and NMR) show that biochar can reduce the formation of larger pores. Importantly, XCT results suggest that biochar can act as a flaw in the microstructure which could explain reductions in the mechanical properties. Overall, the mechanical properties already analyzed in the literature are consistent with the microstructural changes observed, and these results highlight the need to carefully tailor the volume fraction of biochar to control its effect on the paste microstructure. KW - Cementitious materials KW - Biochar KW - Microstructure KW - Porosity KW - Pore size distribution PY - 2024 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-610900 DO - https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-024-02452-5 VL - 57 SP - 16 EP - 175 PB - Springer AN - OPUS4-61090 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Thiedeitz, M. A1 - Schmidt, Wolfram A1 - Härder, M. A1 - Kränkel, T. T1 - Performance of rice husk ash as supplementary cementitious material after production in the field and in the lab N2 - Supplementary cementitious materials (SCM) can reduce the total amount of Portland cement clinker in concrete production. Rice husk ashes (RHA) can be converted from an agricultural by-product to a high-performance concrete constituent due to a high amount of reactive silica with pozzolanic properties if they are burnt under controlled conditions. The way and duration of combustion, the cooling process as well as the temperature have an effect on the silica form and thus, the chemical and physical performance of the RHA. Various studies on the best combustion technique have been published to investigate the ideal combustion techniques. Yet, the process mostly took place under laboratory conditions. Investigating the difference between the performance of RHA produced in a rural environment and laboratory conditions is useful for the assessment and future enhancement of RHA production, and its application both as building material, for example in rural areas where it is sourced in large quantities, and as additive for high performance concrete. Thus, the paper presents a comparison between RHA produced under rudimentary conditions in a self-made furnace in the rural Bagamoyo, Tanzania and under controlled laboratory conditions at the Technical University of Munich, Germany, with different combustion methods and temperatures. In a second step, RHA was ground to reach particle size distributions comparable to cement. In a third step, cement pastes were prepared with 10%, 20% and 40% of cement replacement, and compared to the performance of plain and fly ash blended cement pastes. The results show that controlled burning conditions around 650 °C lead to high reactivity of silica and, therefore, to good performance as SCM. However, also the RHA burnt under less controlled conditions in the field provided reasonably good properties, if the process took place with proper burning parameters and adequate grinding. The knowledge can be implemented in the field to improve the final RHA performance as SCM in concrete. KW - Rice husk ash KW - Agricultural by-product KW - Supplementary cementitious material KW - Waste management KW - Carbon dioxide emissions PY - 2020 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-568953 DO - https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13194319 SN - 1996-1944 VL - 13 SP - 1 EP - 17 PB - MDPI CY - Basel AN - OPUS4-56895 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Kruschwitz, Sabine A1 - Munsch, Sarah Mandy A1 - Telong, Melissa A1 - Schmidt, Wolfram A1 - Bintz, Thilo A1 - Fladt, Matthias A1 - Stelzner, Ludwig T1 - The NMR core analyzing TOMograph: A multi-functional tool for non-destructive testing of building materials N2 - NMR is becoming increasingly popular for the investigation of building materials as it is a non-invasive technology that does not require any sample preparation nor causes damage to the material. Depending on the specific application it can offer insights into properties like porosity and spatial saturation degree as well as pore structure. Moreover it enables the determination of moisture transport properties and the (re-)distribution of internal moisture into different reservoirs or chemical phases upon damage and curing. However, as yet most investigations were carried out using devices originally either designed for geophysical applications or the analysis of rather homogeneous small scale (< 10 mL) samples. This paper describes the capabilities of an NMR tomograph, which has been specifically optimized for the investigation of larger, heterogeneous building material samples (diameters of up to 72 mm, length of up to 700 mm) with a high flexibility due to interchangeable coils allowing for a high SNR and short echo times (50 - 80 m s). KW - Fire spalling KW - Moisture transport KW - Concrete KW - Cement hydration KW - Sensitivity KW - Supplementary cementitous materials KW - Frost salt attack PY - 2023 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-573755 DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mrl.2023.03.004 SN - 2097-0048 VL - 3 IS - 3 SP - 207 EP - 219 PB - Elsevier B.V. AN - OPUS4-57375 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Cunningham, Patrick A1 - Mezhov, Alexander A1 - Schmidt, Wolfram T1 - Revealing Value from Bioderived Polymers: Effects of Locally Sourced Polysaccharides on the Rheology of Limestone Mixtures N2 - Admixtures are important constituents to enhance the performance of concrete. They allow for more efficient use of binders which can mitigate negative environmental impacts from producing cement-based materials. Commonly used rheology modifying agents like polycarboxylate ethers or cellulose ethers are synthetic or semi-synthetic, respectively. This requires additional energy consumption for their production and global supply chains particularly for many developing regions, which will be large consumers of concrete in the future. However, many locally available bio-based polysaccharides could be effectively used instead. These polymers are often overlooked by engineers and scientists due to their limited distribution and inherent complexity, yet they represent an underleveraged source of precursors for admixtures. This study investigates the action mechanisms of some bio-based rheology modifying agents, i.e., acacia gum and miscanthus gum, and provides a comparison to a conventionally modified starch. The results show that the mechanism of action of these polymers is closely related to the composition of the mixture, mixing regime, and the composition of the aqueous phase. Depending on the agent, either plasticizing or stabilizing effects on rheology can be revealed. T2 - ICBBM: International Conference on Bio-Based Building Materials CY - Vienna, Austria DA - 21.06.2023 KW - Polysaccharides KW - Superplasticizers KW - Hydration KW - Cement PY - 2023 DO - https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-33465-8_60 SN - 2211-0852 VL - 45 SP - 782 EP - 792 PB - Springer Nature Switzerland AG CY - Switzerland AN - OPUS4-58726 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Kruschwitz, Sabine A1 - Lorenzoni, Renata A1 - Telong, Melissa A1 - Lauinger, Robert A1 - Munsch, Sarah Mandy A1 - Schmidt, Wolfram T1 - Investigation of the hydration of clinker-reduced cementitious binders by 1H NMR N2 - In this paper, we demonstrate the value of 1H NMR relaxometry for studying the hydration of clinker-reduced, more climate-friendly cementitious binders. The results were obtained on typical CEM I cements and sister samples containing two different reactive agricultural ashes as well as non-reactive biochars as supplementary cementitious materials. The findings prove that time-resolved NMR measurements provide valuable additional information when combined with classical heat flow calorimetry. T2 - International Conference on Electromagnetic Wave Interaction with Water and Moist Substances of the International Society for Electromagnetic Aquametry (ISEMA) 2023 CY - Brisbane, Ausralia DA - 25.09.2023 KW - Carbon emission KW - 1H NMR relaxometry KW - Heat flow calorimetry KW - Cement, hydration KW - Clinker reduction PY - 2023 SP - 1 EP - 3 AN - OPUS4-58936 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Fini, E. H. A1 - Poulikakos, L. A1 - de Claville Christiansen, J. A1 - Schmidt, Wolfram A1 - Parast, M. M. T1 - Toward sustainability in the built environment: An integrative approach N2 - The built environment significantly impacts the health of individuals and populations in various ways. The health and durability of the built environment are intertwined with availability ofnaturally occurring and man-made resources and their supply chains. Therefore, resource con­ servation is a key to ensure sustainability of built environments. Many industrial wastes can be turned into valuable resources for reuse in construction of the built environment. For instance, biowaste (woody/ leafy biomass and animal waste) have been used to make construction adhesives (Fini et al., 2011), some urban wastes have been used in road construction (Poulikakos et al., 2017; Schmidt et al., 2021), end of life plastics and polymers have made their way to roadway construction, bio-oils and algae harvested from wastewater treatment plants has been used to make antiaging for outdoor building elements to mitigate UV aging (Kabir et al., 2021); sulfur has been used as an extender in asphalt and recycled mineral powders such as silica and alumina have been used to increase strength and durability against acidic compounds (Fini et al., 2019). These are just a few examples of recycling venues with beneficial uses in the built environment. The construction and operation of the built environment and the traffic that it attracts or facilitates significantly contribute to the emis­ sion of greenhouse gasses (GHG) and cause air pollution. The direct and indirect impacts of GHG and air pollutants on the environment and so­ cieties have been weil established. The built environment can be used as a powerful platform not only for recycling and resource conservation but also to remove near-ground gaseous contaminants. This can be done via tailored design and engineering of adsorptive construction materials via recycling of waste materials. For instance, advanced sorbent systems can be made for removing C02, H2S, and formaldehyde from air. This re­ quires tailored sorbent design, topology optimization, and catalytic conversion of collected gaseous compounds to name a few. This special issue covers innovative materials, methods, and man­ agement practices which aim to simultaneously address durability ofthe built environment, air quality, resource conservation, and supply chain resilience. Such innovative materials, methods, and management prac­ tices will transform the built environment into not only an active contributor to no waste, no pollution for healthy environment, but also a medium that converts the waste and pollution into beneficial products for use in the built environment, thereby promoting resource conser­ vation. Followings are examples of topics that the special issue is interested in: • Venuses to advance resource conservation specifically via novel ap­ proaches in the built environment. • Innovative construction materials for passive or active adsorption of harmful gaseous emissions to conserve air, energy, and water. • Advanced materials, methods, and management practices to pro­ mote well-being of the built environment. • Smart buildings to promote resource conservation. • Research convergence in the built environment for zero waste, zero pollution economy. KW - Impacts KW - Resource PY - 2021 DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2021.105676 VL - 172 SP - 1 EP - 2 PB - Elsevier AN - OPUS4-58402 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Bessaies-Bey, H. A1 - Khayat, K. H. A1 - Palacios, M. A1 - Schmidt, Wolfram A1 - Roussel, N. T1 - Viscosity modifying agents: Key components of advanced cement-based materials with adapted rheology N2 - Viscosity modifying agents (VMAs) are essential ingredients for the production of flowable cement-based materials. This paper presents an overview of commonly used VMAs and attempts to shed some light on the underlying physics at the origin of their mechanisms of action. The main molecular parameters of VMA controlling the rheological properties of the cement pore solution are highlighted. As the mechanisms of action of VMAs in cement-based materials are closely related to their affinity with the surface of cement particles, the adsorption of the main VMA types is discussed. The effect of VMAs on flow properties and stability of cement-based materials is presented for VMAs added without any superplasticizer, and then in systems incorporating both VMAs and superplasticizers. Finally, the effect of VMAs in enhancing concrete properties to secure adequate performance of different construction applications, and perspectives for future developments of novel cement-based materials made with VMAs are showcased. KW - Viscosity modifying agents KW - Cement KW - Stability KW - Rheology KW - Working mechanism KW - Compatibility PY - 2022 DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2021.106646 VL - 152 SP - 1 EP - 20 PB - Elsevier AN - OPUS4-58396 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - de Carvello, J. M. F. A1 - Carvalho Fontes, W. A1 - de Azevedo, C. F. A1 - Brigolini, G. J. A1 - Schmidt, Wolfram A1 - Fiorotti Peixoto, R. A. T1 - Enhancing the eco-efficiency of concrete using engineered recycled mineral admixtures and recycled aggregates N2 - Non-conventional densely packed concrete mixtures are proposed and evaluated in this paper using engineered recycled mineral admixtures and recycled aggregates obtained from steel slag, quartz mining tailings, and quartzite mining tailings. High fines content sand-concretes containing coarser- and finer-than-cement recycled powders were designed to obtain blends with broader particle-size ranges and improved packing density. As a result, compressive strength up to 99 MPa, cement intensity up to 2.33 kg/m³/MPa, and consumption of recycled material up to 95 vol% were obtained. Compressive strengths up to 66 MPa and cement intensity up to 2.34 kg/m³/MPa were also obtained with the addition of coarse aggregates to such sand-concrete mixtures, with consumption of recycled material up to 96.5%. The results launch new insights on the role of recycled admixtures and aggregates on the mixture design of cement-based composites regarding efficiency improvement and technological performance. KW - Low-cement concrete KW - Recycled mineral admixture KW - Basic oxygen furnace slag KW - Quartzite mining tailing KW - Packing density PY - 2020 DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.120530 VL - 257 SP - 1 EP - 12 PB - Elsevier AN - OPUS4-58401 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Zhang, K. A1 - Mezhov, Alexander A1 - Schmidt, Wolfram T1 - Effect of Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer in Ordinary Portland Cement and Sulfate Resistant Cement N2 - Polycarboxylate superplasticizers (PCE) are the most widely used admixtures in today’s cementitious construction materials. The molecular structure has a decisive influence on the effectiveness of PCE, which also can be tailored to serve in a different cementitious system. The current study investigates the influence of the backbone charge density of PCE on the rheology, hydration kinetics, and adsorption behavior of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and sulfate-resistant cement (SRC). The results indicate that regardless of the PCE type, OPC requires a higher amount of PCE to be adsorbed to induce changing of rheological parameters and hydration kinetics. Regardless of the cement type, the PCE with a higher charge density exhibits higher adsorption behavior, corresponding to lower viscosity measurement. Compared to OPC, SRC is more sensitive to the introduction of both PCEs and has a lower saturation dosage, indicating that SRC generally provides better workability properties regardless of the PCE. KW - Polycarboxylate superplasticizers (PCE) KW - Sulfate resistant cement (SRC) KW - Rheological KW - Adsorption KW - Cement hydration PY - 2023 DO - https://doi.org/10.1061/JMCEE7.MTENG-15033 SN - 0899-1561 VL - 35 IS - 6 SP - 1 EP - 12 PB - ASCE Libary AN - OPUS4-58244 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER -