C-S-H series are synthesized at different temperatures and ages by pozzolanic reaction.The change of particle size distribution,phase composition,morphology and nanostructure of C-S-H with temperatures and ages,and th...C-S-H series are synthesized at different temperatures and ages by pozzolanic reaction.The change of particle size distribution,phase composition,morphology and nanostructure of C-S-H with temperatures and ages,and the effects of C-S-H seeds and seeds parameters on the hydration behavior and mechanical properties development of cement were investigated by DLS,XRD,SEM,^(29)Si NMR,TAM-air isothermal calorimeter and mechanical properties test.The results show that the particle size,crystallinity,basal spacing and Q^(2)/Q^(1) ratio of C-S-H increases with the increase of synthesis temperature and age.The addition of synthesized C-S-H seeds to cement pastes results in the strong acceleration effect on cement hydration and significant improvement of the early strength of cement paste and mortar.The 1 day-C-S-H seeds synthesized at room temperature can increase the strength of cement paste by about 30 MPa at 12 h.The effect does not show a very regular change with the increase of the temperature and age of seeds synthesis.Considering the effect of C-S-H seeds on the hydration and mechanical properties of cement,and economy and short cycle of seeds synthesis,the C-S-H seeds synthesized at room temperature for 1 day or 55 ℃ water bath for 12 hours is recommended..展开更多
The time-dependent viscoelastic response of cement-based materials to applied deformation is far from fully understood at the atomic level.Calcium silicate hydrate(C-S-H),the main hydration product of Portland cement,...The time-dependent viscoelastic response of cement-based materials to applied deformation is far from fully understood at the atomic level.Calcium silicate hydrate(C-S-H),the main hydration product of Portland cement,is responsible for the viscoelastic mechanism of cement-based materials.In this study,a molecular model of C-S-H was developed to explain the stress relaxation characteristics of C-S-H at different initial deformation states,Ca/Si ratios,temperatures,and water contents,which cannot be accessed experimentally.The stress relaxation of C-S-H occurs regardless of whether it is subjected to initial shear,tensile,or compressive deformation,and shows a heterogeneous characteristic.Water plays a crucial role in the stress relaxation process.A large Ca/Si ratio and high temperature reduce the cohesion between the calcium-silicate layer and the interlayer region,and the viscosity of the interlayer region,thereby accelerating the stress relaxation of C-S-H.The effect of the hydrogen bond network and the morphology of C-S-H on the evolution of the stress relaxation characteristics of C-S-H at different water contents was elucidated by nonaffine mean squared displacement.Our results shed light on the stress relaxation characteristics of C-S-H from a microscopic perspective,bridging the gap between the microscopic phenomena and the underlying atomic-level mechanisms.展开更多
An amended method for accurate measuring the quantity of calcium silicate hydrate(C-S-H) in pure cement paste and blended cement paste by water adsorption was made, which based on R.A.Olson's method. Two improveme...An amended method for accurate measuring the quantity of calcium silicate hydrate(C-S-H) in pure cement paste and blended cement paste by water adsorption was made, which based on R.A.Olson's method. Two improvements to this method, such as using C-S-H gel by hydro-thermal synthesis as standard sample and the stoichiometry of C-S-H gel is partitioned based on hydration time and the amount of mineral admixture. The result of C-S-H gel content in pure cement paste and blended cement paste is higher than by R.A.Olson's method.展开更多
Effects of polycarboxylate-type superplasticizer（PC） molecular structure on the hydration heat of tricalcium silicate（C3S） paste and polymerization degree of hydration products（C-S-H gel） were researched by usin...Effects of polycarboxylate-type superplasticizer（PC） molecular structure on the hydration heat of tricalcium silicate（C3S） paste and polymerization degree of hydration products（C-S-H gel） were researched by using TAM AIR isothermal microcalorimetry（TA） and 29Si nuclear magnetic resonance（NMR）.Methoxy polyethylene glycol-methacrylates-based polycarboxylate superplasticizers with different side chain lengths and main chain lengths were employed.PC molecules with shorter main chain or longer side chains caused stronger retardation of C3S early hydration and lesser increase of C3S 3 d hydration degree.NMR measurement indicated that the incorporation of PC increased the hydration degree of C3S paste and the polymerization degree of silicon-oxygen tetrahedron of C-S-H gel.The tendency for C3S 7 d hydration degree to improve was more pronounced while PC molecules with longer main chain or shorter side chain were added.Whereas,PC molecules with longer main chains or longer side chains increased the 7 d polymerization degree of C-S-H gel.展开更多
基金Funded by National Key R&D Program of China(No.2017YFB0310001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51772226,51972249,51872216)。
文摘C-S-H series are synthesized at different temperatures and ages by pozzolanic reaction.The change of particle size distribution,phase composition,morphology and nanostructure of C-S-H with temperatures and ages,and the effects of C-S-H seeds and seeds parameters on the hydration behavior and mechanical properties development of cement were investigated by DLS,XRD,SEM,^(29)Si NMR,TAM-air isothermal calorimeter and mechanical properties test.The results show that the particle size,crystallinity,basal spacing and Q^(2)/Q^(1) ratio of C-S-H increases with the increase of synthesis temperature and age.The addition of synthesized C-S-H seeds to cement pastes results in the strong acceleration effect on cement hydration and significant improvement of the early strength of cement paste and mortar.The 1 day-C-S-H seeds synthesized at room temperature can increase the strength of cement paste by about 30 MPa at 12 h.The effect does not show a very regular change with the increase of the temperature and age of seeds synthesis.Considering the effect of C-S-H seeds on the hydration and mechanical properties of cement,and economy and short cycle of seeds synthesis,the C-S-H seeds synthesized at room temperature for 1 day or 55 ℃ water bath for 12 hours is recommended..
基金This work is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51602229 and U2040222)the Opening Project of Key Laboratory of Advanced Civil Engineering Materials of Ministry of Education(Tongji University)the Water Conservancy Science and Technology Project of Hunan Province(No.XSKJ2021000-15),China.
文摘The time-dependent viscoelastic response of cement-based materials to applied deformation is far from fully understood at the atomic level.Calcium silicate hydrate(C-S-H),the main hydration product of Portland cement,is responsible for the viscoelastic mechanism of cement-based materials.In this study,a molecular model of C-S-H was developed to explain the stress relaxation characteristics of C-S-H at different initial deformation states,Ca/Si ratios,temperatures,and water contents,which cannot be accessed experimentally.The stress relaxation of C-S-H occurs regardless of whether it is subjected to initial shear,tensile,or compressive deformation,and shows a heterogeneous characteristic.Water plays a crucial role in the stress relaxation process.A large Ca/Si ratio and high temperature reduce the cohesion between the calcium-silicate layer and the interlayer region,and the viscosity of the interlayer region,thereby accelerating the stress relaxation of C-S-H.The effect of the hydrogen bond network and the morphology of C-S-H on the evolution of the stress relaxation characteristics of C-S-H at different water contents was elucidated by nonaffine mean squared displacement.Our results shed light on the stress relaxation characteristics of C-S-H from a microscopic perspective,bridging the gap between the microscopic phenomena and the underlying atomic-level mechanisms.
基金Funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China (No. 2001CD610704-2) Wuhan City Chenguan Plan (No. 20055003059231)
文摘An amended method for accurate measuring the quantity of calcium silicate hydrate(C-S-H) in pure cement paste and blended cement paste by water adsorption was made, which based on R.A.Olson's method. Two improvements to this method, such as using C-S-H gel by hydro-thermal synthesis as standard sample and the stoichiometry of C-S-H gel is partitioned based on hydration time and the amount of mineral admixture. The result of C-S-H gel content in pure cement paste and blended cement paste is higher than by R.A.Olson's method.
基金Funded by the National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program)(No.2009CB623201)
文摘Effects of polycarboxylate-type superplasticizer（PC） molecular structure on the hydration heat of tricalcium silicate（C3S） paste and polymerization degree of hydration products（C-S-H gel） were researched by using TAM AIR isothermal microcalorimetry（TA） and 29Si nuclear magnetic resonance（NMR）.Methoxy polyethylene glycol-methacrylates-based polycarboxylate superplasticizers with different side chain lengths and main chain lengths were employed.PC molecules with shorter main chain or longer side chains caused stronger retardation of C3S early hydration and lesser increase of C3S 3 d hydration degree.NMR measurement indicated that the incorporation of PC increased the hydration degree of C3S paste and the polymerization degree of silicon-oxygen tetrahedron of C-S-H gel.The tendency for C3S 7 d hydration degree to improve was more pronounced while PC molecules with longer main chain or shorter side chain were added.Whereas,PC molecules with longer main chains or longer side chains increased the 7 d polymerization degree of C-S-H gel.
