Early-age results from a durability study using a new siloxane based corrosion inhibitor

Niall Holmes, Richard O'Brien, Pam Basheer, Michael Schottler

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Abstract

This paper presents early-age results of a durability study on CEM I cement concretes manufactured with a new non-toxic corrosion inhibitor and calcium nitrite, along with a control mix containing no additives. The new inhibitor was added to the concrete during mixing in a manner similar to the use of calcium nitrite. Tests were carried out for fresh (slump), hardened (compressive strength) and transport (sorptivity, air permeability and chloride ion migration) properties. The new inhibitor has been found to improve the permeation resistance of aggressive agents. As shown in the tests here, concrete with the new inhibitor has performed better than those without. This is achieved by blocking the pore space and adhering to the pore walls thereby making it less penetrable than other mixes in this study.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 3rd International Conference on the Durability of Concrete Structures, ICDCS 2012
PublisherHokkaido University Press
ISBN (Print)9781909131040
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Event3rd International Conference on the Durability of Concrete Structures, ICDCS 2012 - Belfast, United Kingdom
Duration: 17 Sep 201219 Sep 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 3rd International Conference on the Durability of Concrete Structures, ICDCS 2012

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on the Durability of Concrete Structures, ICDCS 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityBelfast
Period17/09/1219/09/12

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