Understanding Structural Changes in Recycled Aggregate Concrete under Thermal Stress
<b>Objective:</b> This study investigates the influence of high-temperature treatment on the deformation properties and structural deformation of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) in response to potential fire hazards in the construction industry. <b>Methods:</b> Standard-cur...
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| description | <b>Objective:</b> This study investigates the influence of high-temperature treatment on the deformation properties and structural deformation of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) in response to potential fire hazards in the construction industry. <b>Methods:</b> Standard-cured 28-day RAC specimens were subjected to microwave heating at 300 °C and 600 °C, with subsequent uniaxial compression tests utilizing a WDW-2000 machine and a VIC 3D strain measurement system to analyze strain data through digital image correlation (DIC) technology. <b>Results:</b> After treatment at 300 °C, recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) demonstrated superior mechanical properties to fresh concrete aggregates. This enhancement may be attributed to the more robust siloxane bonds (Si-O-Si) in the recycled materials. Conversely, exposure to 600 °C intensified internal structural damage, notably lowering the material’s elastic modulus and peak stress. DIC analysis highlighted the correlation among temperature, volumetric strain, and crack development patterns, with more extensive cracking at 600 °C. <b>Conclusions:</b> Moderate-temperature treatment enhances RAC’s structure and deformation properties, while high-temperature treatment diminishes its performance. These findings provide valuable insights for assessing building safety post-fire and the application of RAC, emphasizing its suitability at moderate temperatures and risks at high temperatures. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a3c52e63fd4b4c9fbd11120ece2006d62025-08-20T01:56:11ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092024-08-01149268910.3390/buildings14092689Understanding Structural Changes in Recycled Aggregate Concrete under Thermal StressShuwen Cao0Xubin Cheng1Hui Ran2School of Science, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, No. 13, Yanta Road, Xi’an 710055, ChinaSchool of Science, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, No. 13, Yanta Road, Xi’an 710055, ChinaNo.5 Oil Production Plant of Changqing Oilfield Branch of PetroChina, Xi’an 710018, China<b>Objective:</b> This study investigates the influence of high-temperature treatment on the deformation properties and structural deformation of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) in response to potential fire hazards in the construction industry. <b>Methods:</b> Standard-cured 28-day RAC specimens were subjected to microwave heating at 300 °C and 600 °C, with subsequent uniaxial compression tests utilizing a WDW-2000 machine and a VIC 3D strain measurement system to analyze strain data through digital image correlation (DIC) technology. <b>Results:</b> After treatment at 300 °C, recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) demonstrated superior mechanical properties to fresh concrete aggregates. This enhancement may be attributed to the more robust siloxane bonds (Si-O-Si) in the recycled materials. Conversely, exposure to 600 °C intensified internal structural damage, notably lowering the material’s elastic modulus and peak stress. DIC analysis highlighted the correlation among temperature, volumetric strain, and crack development patterns, with more extensive cracking at 600 °C. <b>Conclusions:</b> Moderate-temperature treatment enhances RAC’s structure and deformation properties, while high-temperature treatment diminishes its performance. These findings provide valuable insights for assessing building safety post-fire and the application of RAC, emphasizing its suitability at moderate temperatures and risks at high temperatures.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/9/2689recycled aggregate concretehigh-temperature treatmentdeformation propertiesstructural deformationdigital image correlationfire resistance |
| spellingShingle | Shuwen Cao Xubin Cheng Hui Ran Understanding Structural Changes in Recycled Aggregate Concrete under Thermal Stress Buildings recycled aggregate concrete high-temperature treatment deformation properties structural deformation digital image correlation fire resistance |
| title | Understanding Structural Changes in Recycled Aggregate Concrete under Thermal Stress |
| title_full | Understanding Structural Changes in Recycled Aggregate Concrete under Thermal Stress |
| title_fullStr | Understanding Structural Changes in Recycled Aggregate Concrete under Thermal Stress |
| title_full_unstemmed | Understanding Structural Changes in Recycled Aggregate Concrete under Thermal Stress |
| title_short | Understanding Structural Changes in Recycled Aggregate Concrete under Thermal Stress |
| title_sort | understanding structural changes in recycled aggregate concrete under thermal stress |
| topic | recycled aggregate concrete high-temperature treatment deformation properties structural deformation digital image correlation fire resistance |
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