A computed-based model for the alkali concentrations in pore solution of hydrating Portland cement paste

W. Chen, Z.H. Shui, H.J.H. Brouwers

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    Abstract

    A computed-based model for the alkali concentrations in pore solution of hydrating Portland cement paste is proposed. Experimental data reported in different literatures with thirteen different recipes are analyzed.A3-D computer-based cement hydration modelCEMHYD3Dis used to simulate the hydration of these pastes. The models predictions are used as inputs for the alkali partition theory, which is used to derive the alkali binding capacity of C-S-H in hydrating Portland cement paste. A linear relation between the amount of boundalkali Na+ in C-S-H and its concentration in the pore solution is found, whilst a non-linear relation should be employed for the amount of bound-alkali K+ in C-S-H. New methods for predicting the alkali concentrations in the pore solution of hydrating Portland cement pastes are proposed based on the computer model CEMHYD3D, which is also validated with experimental results.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationExcellence in concrete construction through innovation
    Subtitle of host publicationproceedings of the International Conference on Concrete Construction, Kingston University, London, UK, 9-10 September 2008
    EditorsMukesh C. Limbachiya, Hsein Y. Kew
    Place of PublicationBoca Raton, FL
    PublisherCRC Press (Taylor & Francis)
    Pages207-214
    ISBN (Electronic)978-0-203-88344-0
    ISBN (Print)978-0-415-47592-1
    Publication statusPublished - 9 Sep 2008
    EventInternational Conference on Concrete Construction 2008 - Kingston University, Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
    Duration: 9 Sep 200810 Sep 2008

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    ConferenceInternational Conference on Concrete Construction 2008
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    CityKingston upon Thames
    Period9/09/0810/09/08

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