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An experimental investigation into the effects of Cr2O3 and ZnO2 nanoparticles on the mechanical properties and durability of self-compacting mortar

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  • Jian Yang , Ehsan Mohseni , Babak Behforouz and Mojdeh Mehrinejad Khotbehsara
Published/Copyright: August 7, 2015
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From the journal International Journal of Materials Research Volume 106 Issue 8

Abstract

In this paper, the effects of using Cr2O3 and ZnO2 nanoparticles on the mechanical properties and durability of self-compacting mortars are investigated. A fraction of Portland cement was replaced with 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 wt.% of either Cr2O3 or ZnO2 nanoparticles, and 25 wt.% fly ash. The rheological properties of these mortars were determined through the mini-slump flow diameter and V-funnel flow time tests. The mechanical and durability characteristics were evaluated by compressive and flexural strength, water absorption, electrical resistivity and rapid chloride permeability tests. The microstructure of the mortars was assessed through the use of scanning electron microscopy. The inclusion of 2 wt.% Cr2O3 or 4 wt.% ZnO2 nanoparticles had the best result in compressive and flexural strength tests. Also, mixtures containing either 3 wt.% of Cr2O3 or 5 wt.% of ZnO2 nanoparticles obtained the best result in terms of durability. It can be deduced that the properties of these mixtures are significantly improved by the addition of Cr2O3 and ZnO2 nanoparticles.

Keywords: Self-compacting mortar; Cr2O3 nanoparticles; ZnO2 nanoparticles; Mechanical properties; Durability
* Correspondence address, Ehsan Mohseni, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Guilan, Rasht, P.O. Box 3756, Iran, Tel.: +989125590423, Fax: +981316690271, E-mail:

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Received: 2014-11-26
Accepted: 2015-03-10
Published Online: 2015-08-07
Published in Print: 2015-08-11

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Keywords for this article
Self-compacting mortar; Cr2O3 nanoparticles; ZnO2 nanoparticles; Mechanical properties; Durability

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