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Alkali-activated materials are ideal for the repair of concrete structures in harsh environmental conditions due to their high durability in chemically aggressive environments. However, slag-based mortars, in particular, are prone to shrinkage and associated cracks. In this respect, the application of steel fibres is one solution to reduce the formation of shrinkage induced cracks and to improve post cracking behaviour of these mortars. This study investigated the influence of two different types of steel fibres on the tensile properties of two alkali-activated mortars. Direct tensile tests and single fibre pull-outs were performed to analyse the determining failure modes both on macro and micro scale. Mechanical testing was accompanied by non-destructive testing methods such as digital image correlation and acoustic emission for a detailed analysis of the fracture process.
Die Grout-Verbindung stellt die Nahtstelle zwischen Gründungsbauwerk und aufgehender Tragstruktur sicher. Die Funktion und Dauerhaftigkeit dieser Verbindung ist essentiell für die sichere Betriebsphase von Offshore-Windenergieanlagen. Die Bemessung der Grout-Verbindung stellt aktuell weitgehendes Neuland ohne Langzeiterfahrung dar. Gleichzeitig sind die Bedingungen bei der Montage Offshore sehr schwierig und die eingesetzten Materialien sind aufgrund ihrer technischen Merkmale in Verbindung mit den Verarbeitungsbedingungen nicht unproblematisch. Demzufolge stellen Grout-Verbindungen ungeregelte Bauarten und die hierfür verwendeten Mörtel (Grouts) ungeregelte Bauprodukte dar. Im Rahmen der Genehmigung ist daher beim Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH) als zuständiger Genehmigungsbehörde für jedes Bauvorhaben eine projektbezogene Zustimmung im Einzelfall (ZiE) zu beantragen.
Vor diesem Hintergrund sollte im DIN-Arbeitsausschuss NA 005-51-07 AA "Windenergieanlagen" eine geschlossene Normenreihe für Tragstrukturen von Windenergieanlagen und Plattformen erarbeitet werden. Anhand der Normenreihe soll allen bei der Planung, Errichtung und dem Betrieb von Windkraftanlagen Beteiligten ein Regelwerk für Bemessung, Baustoffe und deren Verwendung zur Verfügung gestellt werden. Ein Verweis auf die Normenanforderungen bzgl. der stofflichen Anforderungen, Bemessung und Ausführung durch den betreffenden BSH-Standard ist möglich, da eine ZiE weiterhin notwendig ist. Jedoch kann der Genehmigungsprozess aufgrund der vereinheitlichten Randbedingungen vereinfacht werden. Nach der erfolgreichen nationalen Einführung der DIN 18088 soll die Harmonisierung auf europäischer Ebene erfolgen.
Anhand der aus Biegeversuchen vorliegenden Ergebnisse wird der Einsatz unterschiedlicher Methoden der zerstörungsfreien Materialprüfung gezeigt und deren Anwendbarkeit für die Analyse des Verformungsverhaltens von Stahlbetonbalken diskutiert. Hierzu wurde das Verformungsverhalten eines Stahlbetonbalken (L = 2,75 m) in einem 4-Punkt-Biegeversuch untersucht. Das Hauptaugenmerk liegt dabei auf der Charakterisierung der ausschlaggebenden Versagensmodi durch die einzelnen zerstörungsfreien Prüfverfahren und der Vergleich zu klassischen Messmethoden (z.B. Verformungsmessung mittels induktiver Wegaufnehmer). Die Biegeversuche wurden dazu durch Schallemissionsanalyse (SEA) und optische Verformungsanalyse mittels Bildkorrelation (DIC) begleitet.
Global energy consumption will increase in the future necessitating both fossil fuels and renewable energy choices - especially wind energy. Such high energy demand requires installation of offshore energy structures, rigs, platforms and towers, which are susceptible to adverse environmental conditions along with maintenances. Due to their large size and remote locations, cylindrical grouted joints are often adopted between substructure and foundation in these offshore platforms and wind structures such as monopiles. However, these connections are composite structures with exterior sleeve, interior pile and infill mortar. Degradation and settlements were reported inside similar connections, which were installed in last three decades. Besides, grouting in the offshore sites were proven difficult to obtain ideal load bearing capacity. In-situ loading conditions were also found to be affecting the failure mechanism inside such connections. This study aims at characterizing the nature of cracks generated in these grouted connections under both static and cyclic loading. Scaled grouted joints were manufactured using a novel reusable mold, and connections were loaded to failure to visualize the main failure patterns. An assessment between failure under these two types of load is drawn along with comparison to previously available literature.
Ultra-high performance fiber-reinforced concretes (UHPFRCs) are most suitable for applications with extreme mechanical loads. These extreme conditions require ductile behavior under tensile loading, which is obtained solely by the working mechanism of steel fibers. Profound knowledge on the working mechanism of the steel fibers is necessary to optimize this material. Usually, this knowledge is obtained by means of classical destructive measuring techniques. Adopting measuring techniques from non-destructive material testing helps to analyze and to identify the different stages of the fracture mechanism of UHPFRC in detail. The application of different non-destructive measuring techniques is shown exemplary on tensile tests conducted on an UHPFRC mix and its applicability for analyzing the fracture behavior of such concretes is discussed. The main focus is on the characterization of the relevant failure modes under tensile loading by the different measuring techniques and the comparison with classical measuring techniques (e.g. extensometer). The tensile tests have been analyzed by optical deformation measurements using digital image correlation (DIC), acoustic emission analysis (AE), and 3D computed tomography (CT).
At present, Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) operating in onshore and offshore wind farms are primary sources of renewable energy around the world. Cylindrical grouted sleeve connections are usually adopted in these WTG structures to connect the upper structure and foundation for ease of installation. These structures including grouted connections experience considerable adverse loading during their lifetimes. Settlements were reported inside similar connections used in energy structures especially oil and gas platforms, which were installed in last three decades. Thus, repair and rehabilitation of such connections in existing wind structures should also be planned ahead to keep them operating in the future. The nature of failure and crack generation in grouted connections are crucial prior to adopt a strengthening strategy. This pilot study is carried out to actualize the failure mechanism in the grouted connection, when subjected to axial loading. A novel reusable scaled cylindrical grouted connection with shear keys was designed and tested for its load bearing behaviour. The mechanical test was accompanied by classical measuring techniques (e.g. displacement transducer) as well as non-destructive measuring techniques (e.g. digital image correlation (DIC), acoustic emission analysis (AE)). The failure mechanism incorporating slippage of the shear keys and cracking of the grout was investigated. The capacity and applicability of such test mould were also discussed. The knowledge is expected to pave way towards repair of deteriorated grouted connections with similar geometry and failure pattern.
Alkali-activated slag materials are known for their high Chloride penetration resistance. This makes them potentially applicable as repair systems for damaged steel-reinforced concrete structures, which are exposed to chloride attack. For this purpose, the influence of the activator composition, i.e. the SiO2 and Na2O concentration of the alkaline solution on a) the compressive strength, b) shrinkage and mass change and c) the resistance against chloride penetration of four alkali-activated slag mortars (AASM) were studied. An ordinary Portland cement-based mortar was used as the reference sample. Increasing SiO2 and Na2O concentrations increased the strength, shrinkage and mass loss of the AASMs. The resistance of the mortars against chloride penetration was evaluated using the non-steady-state migration coefficient Dnssm obtained from NT BUILD 492. The results indicate that the Dnssm is related to differences in the pore solution of the AASMs rather than to differences in their microstructure. An upcoming study of the authors is going to evaluate this hypothesis by the accelerated chloride penetration (diffusion) test.
Grouts are particularly favoured in rehabilitation of structures due to penetrability and convenience of application. Grouts for repair applications typically require high-performance properties such as rapid strength development and superior shrinkage characteristics. Sometimes industrial by-products referred as supplementary cementitious materials (SCM) are used with neat cement due to their capabilities to provide binding properties at delayed stage. Micro silica, fly ash and metakaolin are such SCMs, those can modify and improve properties of cement products. This study aims at investigating long-term mass loss and linear shrinkage along with long-term compressive and flexural strength for grouts produced from ultrafine cement and SCMs. A series of mixtures were formulated to observe the effect of SCMs on these grout properties. Properties were determined after 365 days of curing at 23 °C and 55% relative humidity. The effect of SCMs on the properties are characterised by statistical models. Response surfaces were constructed to quantify these properties in relation to SCMs replacement. The results suggested that shrinkage was reduced by metakaolin, while micro silica and fly ash had positive effects on compressive and flexural strength, respectively.