Comparison Between Different Experimental Techniques for Stiffness Monitoring of Cement Pastes

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2014

Authors

Granja, JL (Author) Other; Azenha, M (Author) Other; de Sousa, C (Author) Other; Cristiana Ferreira (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Journal of Advanced Concrete Technology

Vol. 12

Pages: 46-61

ISSN: 1346-8014

Publisher: Japan Concrete Institute/Nihon Konkurito Kogaku Kyokai

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-009-C6N

DOI: 10.3151/jact.12.47

Abstract (EN): In 2009, a new methodology for the continuous monitoring of E-modulus of cement-based materials since casting was proposed, under the designation EMM-ARM (E-modulus Measurement through Ambient Response Method). This methodology is a variant to classic resonant frequency methods that allows continuous stiffness monitoring from the instant of casting. After the encouraging results obtained in the first applications of EMM-ARM to cement pastes, the present paper gives continuity to previous developments, through validations with additional experimental methodologies and extension to thermal activation testing. At first, a comparison is performed between the results of EMM-ARM and those obtained through: pulse velocity methods (both ultrasonic contact probes and bender-extender elements), penetration resistance (Vicat needle) and cyclic compression on cylindrical specimens. Afterwards, the possibility of studying the activation energy of the stiffness evolution on tests conducted at 20 degrees C and 40 degrees C is explored.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 16