Micro structure Characteristics of Recycled Fine Aggregate and Its Concrete
Geng Jian,Sun Jiaying,Mo Liwei and Zhang Guoliang
DOI:10.3969/j.issn.1674-4764.2013.02.022
Received ,Revised , Accepted , Available online July 01, 2015
Volume ,2013,Pages 135-140
- Abstract
The characteristics of recycled fine aggregate (RFA) and its concrete (RFAC) were analyzed by SEM, EDXA, XRD, Micro harness and nitrogen absorption. The results show that RFA is an artificial aggregate with complex compositions, certain hydration activity and high permeability. The mineral compositions of RFA include SiO2, CaCO3 and a small quantity of C2S, which has a certain hydration activity and can form hydration productions. The compaction rate of cement paste in RFAC is low because of pores in it. There is obvious interfacial transition zone (ITZ) between RFAC and cement paste, and its width is bigger than that in ordinary concrete. In addition, the values of micro hardness of the interfacial transition zone on both sides of RFA and cement paste are lower. The porous structure of the recycled fine aggregates and defects of ITZ are main reasons for big pores in RFAC, which has bad effect on impermeability of RFAC.