Influence of Cracking on the Durability of Reinforced Concrete with Carbon Nanotubes
This study focuses on the influence of natural and artificially induced cracks on the durability of concrete reinforced with carbon nanotubes (CNT). Pre-cracked concrete mixes, unreinforced or reinforced with 0.1% CNT, are characterized in terms of capillary absorption, carbonation, and chloride pen...
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doaj-7543405acbc94a019c33a678e770039c2021-02-13T00:05:33ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172021-02-01111672167210.3390/app11041672Influence of Cracking on the Durability of Reinforced Concrete with Carbon NanotubesJose Alexandre Bogas0Hawreen Hasan Ahmed1Tomás Diniz2CERIS, Department of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Georresources, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisbon, PortugalDepartment of Highway & Bridge Engineering, Technical Engineering College, Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil 44001, Kurdistan-Region, IraqScientific Research and Development Center, Nawroz University, Duhok 42001, Kurdistan-Region, IraqThis study focuses on the influence of natural and artificially induced cracks on the durability of concrete reinforced with carbon nanotubes (CNT). Pre-cracked concrete mixes, unreinforced or reinforced with 0.1% CNT, are characterized in terms of capillary absorption, carbonation, and chloride penetration resistance, and compared to the uncracked reference concrete. The mechanical strength and durability properties were improved in uncracked CNT-reinforced concrete, without significantly affecting its density and workability. The efficiency of CNT was higher when the concrete was previously subjected to drying conditions. For all tested properties, the incorporation of CNT was effective in reducing the influence of artificial and natural cracks on concrete durability. The main contribution of CNT occurred in the crack surrounding region. Depending on the analyzed property and cracking conditions, the significant reduction of durability in cracked concrete may be 10–30% attenuated when CNT is incorporated. The effect was more pronounced in mechanically induced natural cracks, where CNT may better participate in their vicinity.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1672reinforced concrete with carbon nanotubesartificial crackingnatural crackingcapillary absorptioncarbonationchloride penetration |
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Influence of Cracking on the Durability of Reinforced Concrete with Carbon Nanotubes |
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Influence of Cracking on the Durability of Reinforced Concrete with Carbon Nanotubes |
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Influence of Cracking on the Durability of Reinforced Concrete with Carbon Nanotubes |
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Influence of Cracking on the Durability of Reinforced Concrete with Carbon Nanotubes |
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Influence of Cracking on the Durability of Reinforced Concrete with Carbon Nanotubes |
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influence of cracking on the durability of reinforced concrete with carbon nanotubes |
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This study focuses on the influence of natural and artificially induced cracks on the durability of concrete reinforced with carbon nanotubes (CNT). Pre-cracked concrete mixes, unreinforced or reinforced with 0.1% CNT, are characterized in terms of capillary absorption, carbonation, and chloride penetration resistance, and compared to the uncracked reference concrete. The mechanical strength and durability properties were improved in uncracked CNT-reinforced concrete, without significantly affecting its density and workability. The efficiency of CNT was higher when the concrete was previously subjected to drying conditions. For all tested properties, the incorporation of CNT was effective in reducing the influence of artificial and natural cracks on concrete durability. The main contribution of CNT occurred in the crack surrounding region. Depending on the analyzed property and cracking conditions, the significant reduction of durability in cracked concrete may be 10–30% attenuated when CNT is incorporated. The effect was more pronounced in mechanically induced natural cracks, where CNT may better participate in their vicinity. |
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reinforced concrete with carbon nanotubes artificial cracking natural cracking capillary absorption carbonation chloride penetration |
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