Effect of the addition of nanosilica particles on the properties of two cementitious matrices

  • L. Y. Gómez-Zamorano Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica, Programa Doctoral en Ingeniería de Materiales, Ave. Universidad s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, México, CP 66450
  • C. E. Castillo-Linton Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica, Programa Doctoral en Ingeniería de Materiales, Ave. Universidad s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, México, CP 66450.

Abstract

Effect of the addition of nanosilica particles on the properties of two cementitious matrices

ABSTRACT

This research focused on evaluating the effect of adding silica nanoparticles (NS) to two cementitious matrices, as ordinary portland and sulfoaluminate cement, in order to establish their influence on the mechanical and chemical properties. To conduct this evaluation, the NS were added in dosages of 0.30-to-5.0% by mass relative to cement. The results indicated that the compressive strength and resistance to chemical attack by sulfates were improved due to the addition of silica nanoparticles, in both matrices. Finally, the resistance to chemical attack by sulfates showed an improvement with the addition of silica nanoparticles when comparing with pure cement, suggesting an increase in the densification.

Keywords: Reactivity, supplementary cementitious materials.

 

Modificación de las propiedades de matrices cementantes mediante la adición de partículas de nanosílice

RESUMEN

Este trabajo de investigación evaluó el efecto de la adición de nanopartículas de sílice (NS) a dos matrices cementantes, base cemento portland ordinario y cemento sulfoaluminoso, con el fin de establecer su influencia en las propiedades mecánicas y de resistencia química de dichos materiales. Para esto, se adicionaron las NS en dosificaciones de 0.30% a 5.0% en peso. Los resultados indicaron que la resistencia a la compresión y al ataque químico por sulfatos, se ven mejoradas debido a la adición de NS. La resistencia al ataque químico por sulfatos se mejoró de forma importante con la presencia de NS en comparación al cemento sin adiciones. Este resultado sugiere que ambas matrices presentaron una mayor densificación.

Palabras claves: Reactividad, materiales cementosos suplementarios.

 


Modificação das propriedades de matrizes cimentícias através da adição de partículas de nanosílica

RESUMO

Este estudo avaliou o efeito da adição de nanopartículas de sílica (NS) em duas matrizes cimentícias, base cimento Portland comum e cimento sulfoaluminoso, a fim de estabelecer a sua influência sobre as propriedades de resistência mecânica e química dos referidos materiais. Para isso, foram adicionadas as NS em dosagens de 0,30% a 5,0% em massa. Os resultados indicaram que a resistência à compressão e ao ataque químico por sulfatos são aumentadas devido à adição do NS. A resistência ao ataque químico por sulfatos melhorou significativamente com a presença de NS em comparação com o cimento sem adições. Este resultado sugere que ambas as matrizes apresentaram uma maior densificação.

Palavras-clave: Reatividade, materiais cimentícios suplementares.

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Published
2016-05-31
How to Cite
Gómez-ZamoranoL. Y., & Castillo-Linton, C. E. (2016). Effect of the addition of nanosilica particles on the properties of two cementitious matrices. Revista ALCONPAT, 6(2), 101 - 115. https://doi.org/10.21041/ra.v6i2.132
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Applied Research