Damage behaviours of concrete and prediction models under the joint effect of freeze–thaw attack and ultraviolet radiation

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https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.2019.12018

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Concrete, Freezing/thawing, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Durability, Flexural strength

Abstract


The study investigated the joint effect of freeze–thaw attack and ultraviolet (UV) radiation on concrete. Mass loss ratio, relative dynamic modulus of elasticity (RDME) and flexural strength of concrete were experimentally investigated. A two-way ANOVA was used to analyse the effect of UV radiation on the test results. Water–binder ratio significantly affected the mass loss ratio, RDME and flexural strength. Meanwhile, UV radiation only had a significant effect on mass loss ratio but had no evident effect on RDME and flexural strength. Concrete microstructure was demonstrated by microscopic analysis via scanning electron microscope to explore the insight into the damage evolution of concrete under the joint effect. Prediction models of the damage degree of concrete were proposed by incorporating the results in this investigation. Comparison results showed that the prediction values were consistent with the experimental values.

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Published

2019-09-30

How to Cite

Wang, R. J., Qin, R., Li, Y., Li, J. X., & Zhang, C. (2019). Damage behaviours of concrete and prediction models under the joint effect of freeze–thaw attack and ultraviolet radiation. Materiales De Construcción, 69(335), e198. https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.2019.12018

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