Evaluating the Impact of Sample Preparation and Curing Methods on the Freeze - Thaw Resistance of Concrete
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Structures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 February 2024) | Viewed by 261
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Interests: concrete; concrete technology; durability of concrete; sustainable concrete; concrete printing
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Dear Colleagues,
Concrete is the most used and versatile construction material. Nevertheless, concrete degrades if not properly designed for intended use, applied and cured. The freeze–thaw (F/T) resistance of concrete is crucial for the durability of structures being exposed to freezing conditions. Different standard test methods available (e.g., ASTM C666-97, CEN/TR 15177, CEN/TS 12390-9, JIS A 1148, SIST 1026) generally distinguish two types of freeze–thaw degradations: 1) internal structural damage and 2) scaling caused by F/T in the presence of de-icing agents. These test methods and related sample preparation and curing procedures are based on long-term practical experience with Portland cement concrete; however, they are probably not adequate for blended cement and SCM-based concrete which usually require longer curing time.
This Special Issue aims to gather knowledge and discuss the impact of sample preparation and curing methods on the freeze–thaw resistance of concrete, cast from fresh concrete or obtained from existing structures. Topics of interest include:
- Influence of sample preparation and curing on F/T resistance of concrete;
- Influence of sample extraction on F/T resistance of concrete;
- Influence of sample size and geometry on F/T resistance of concrete;
- Influence of freeze–thaw protocols;
- Precision and reliability of test procedures.
Dr. Aljoša Šajna
Guest Editor
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