| Autor: |
Harry Hermawan, Claire Riordan, Seppe van Der Sichel, Louis Lust, Pedro Serna, Dave Palmer, Abir Al-Tabbaa, Elke Gruyaert |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Developments in the Built Environment, Vol 18, Iss , Pp 100448- (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2666-1659 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.dibe.2024.100448 |
| Popis: |
Despite the robust ability of microcapsules (MIC) to break and release agent for healing/sealing efficacy, the reduction of concrete strength has been a major issue when using MIC. In this study, the optimisation of concrete mix design was initiated with employing three main parameters: MIC size (56, 93 μm), MIC dosage (0, 3, 6% by weight of cement) and water-cement (w/c) ratio (0.40, 0.50, 0.60). The used microcapsules consisted of water repellent agent core acting as a sealing agent and polyurethane as the shell material. Results confirmed the MIC dosage as the most significant factor affecting the mechanical properties, while no significant effect on the MIC size. Further, the MIC effect can be reduced by changing the concrete mix design from low to high w/c. The sealing efficiency of concrete was remarkably improved with the inclusion of MIC and a good bond between the capsules and concrete matrix was attained. |
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