Application of Silica Fume and Nanosilica in Cement and Concrete - A Review
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https://doi.org/10.15415/jotitt.2013.12006Keywords:
Micro-silica, Nano-silica, mortar, concrete, compressive strengthAbstract
This paper reviews the recent developments and present state of the application of silica fume (micro-silica) and nano-silica for sustainable development of concrete industry. This would save not only the natural resources and energy but also protect the environment with the reduction of waste material. Limited work is done on use of nano-silica and microsilica in paste, mortar and concrete and whatever work is available is highly contradictory about their influence on mechanical strength development and durability properties. Various literatures have been reviewed to understand the influence of micro and nano-silica on fresh, hardened and microstructural properties of paste, cement mortar and concrete. Taking advantage of nanostructure and microstructure characterization tools and materials, the simultaneous and also separate optimal use of micro-silica and nano-silica will create a new concrete mixture that will result in long lasting concrete structures in the future.
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[34] Tanyildizi H., Coskun A. (2008), ‘Performance of lightweight concrete with silica fume after high temperature’. Construction and Building Materials 22:Elsevier Ltd. pp. 2124–2129.
[35] Zapata L.E., Portela G., Suárez O.M., Carrasquillo O. (2013), ‘Rheological performance and compressive strength of super-plasticized cementitious mixtures with micro/nano-Silica additions’.Construction and Building Materials 41: Elsevier Ltd. pp. 708–716.
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[37] Zhang M.H., Islam J., Peethamparan S. (2012), ‘Use of nano-silica to increase early strength and reduce setting time of concretes with high volumes of slag’. Cement & Concrete Composites 34: Elsevier Ltd. pp. 650–662.
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Sakshi Gupta. (2013). Application of Silica Fume and Nanosilica in Cement and Concrete - A Review. Journal on Today’s Ideas - Tomorrow’s Technologies, 1(2), 85–98. https://doi.org/10.15415/jotitt.2013.12006
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