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    EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON WATER PERMEABILITY AND

    CHLORIDE PERMEABILITY OF CONCRETE WITH GGBS AS

    A REPLACEMENT MATERIAL FOR CEMENT

    V.S.TAMILARASAN*, Dr.P.PERUMAL# and Dr.J.Maheswaran$

    * Research Scholar & Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering,Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering, Tiruchendur - 628 215. (E mail:

    [email protected], [email protected])

    # Professor & Head, Department of Civil Engineering, Government College ofEngineering, Salem 636011. (E mail: [email protected])

    $ Principal, Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering, Tiruchendur - 628 215.(Email: [email protected])

    ABSTRACTOver the past decade, global warming and environmental destruction have

    become manifest problems, resulting in increasing attention to pollution and wastemanagement control. The use of recycled waste cementitious materials is becoming ofincreasing importance in construction practice.

    In India, we produce about 7.8 million tonnes of blast furnace slag, which is aby-product of steel. The disposal of GGBS as a landfill is a problem, which leads toserious environmental hazards. GGBS can be incorporated in cementitious materialsto modify and improve certain properties for specific uses.

    An attempt has been made to replace cement using GGBS in concrete ofgradesM20& M25 and studying its permeability characteristics. GGBS was used toreplace the cement partially from 0 to 100% at increments of 5%. The experimentalresults showed that, with the partial replacement of cement by GGBS till 60%, thepermeability of concrete is decreased and the resistance to chemical attack isincreased.

    Key Words: Admixture, Chloride, Concrete, Hydration, Permeability, Slag.

    1. INTRODUCTION

    In recent years there is an increasing awareness regarding environmental

    pollution due to domestic and industrial wastes. The development and use of blended

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    cement is growing in Asia, mainly due to considerations of cost saving, energy

    saving, environmental protection and conservation of resources.

    Mineral Admixtures such as Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS),

    Fly ash and Silica fume are commonly used in concrete because they improve

    durability, reduce Porosity and improve the interface with the aggregate. Ground

    Granulated Blast furnace Slag is a by-product obtained in the manufacturing of pig

    iron in the blast furnace. It is a non-metallic product consisting essentially of silicates

    and aluminates of calcium and other bases. The molten slag is rapidly chilled by

    quenching in water to form a glassy sand like granulated material. GGBS is

    recognized as a desirable cementitious ingredient of concrete and as a valuable

    cement replacement material that imparts some specific qualities to composite cement

    concrete [1].

    The lower cement requirement also leads to a reduction of CO2 generated by

    the production of cement. The hydration of the Portland cement results from the

    production of Portlandite crystal [Ca(0H)2] and amorphous calcium silicate hydrate gel

    [C3S2H3] (CSH) in large amounts. Hydrated cement paste in volves

    approximately70% CSH, 20% Ca(0H)2; 7% sulpho-aluminates and 3% secondary

    phases. The Ca(0H)2 which appears as the result of the chemical reactions affect the

    quality of the concrete adversely by forming cavities as it is partly soluble in water and

    lacks enough strength. The use of ground granulated blast-furnace slag has a positive

    effect on binding the Ca(0H)2 compound, which decreases the quality of the concrete.

    At the end of the reaction of the slag and Ca(0H)2

    , hydration products, such as C

    SH gel, are formed [2].

    It is seen that high volume eco-friendly replacement by such slag leads to the

    development of concrete, which not only utilises the industrial wastes but also saves a

    lot of natural resources of energy. While using the GGBS in concrete, it reduces heat

    of hydration, refinement of pore structure, permeability and increase the resistance to

    chemical attack.

    2. WATER PERMEABILITY

    Permeability of concrete is the relative ease with which water can penetrate

    into the pores of concrete. The study of permeability in concrete is important when

    concrete is subjected to hydrostatic pressure in concrete dams, offshore structures,

    nuclear power plants etc. The penetration of weathering agents into concrete may lead

    to the corrosion of reinforcement and hence weaken the structures. Penetration of

    concrete by materials in solution may adversely affect its durability. Therefore a

    detailed study has been required to find the permeability of concrete.

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    3. CHLORIDE PERMEABILITY

    High quality and durable concrete is required to reduce the rapid deterioration

    of concrete in severe conditions. Among the factors related to declining concrete

    durability such as carbonation, corrosion, alkalisilica reaction, freezing/thawing, and

    soon, the penetration of chloride-ions into concrete has been regarded as the major

    deterioration problem. Ingress of chloride-ions destroys the natural passivity of the

    surface of reinforcing steel, and often leads to the corrosion of steel in concrete

    structures. Thus, insufficient concrete cover or poor quality concrete accelerates

    reinforcement corrosion. Particularly, environmental conditions in offshore or coastal

    region reduce useful service-life of concrete structures due to chloride-ion attacks.

    Previous studies [4-9] have shown that use of cement replacement materials such as

    fly ash, silica fume, blast-furnace slag, etc. may reduce greatly the probability of steel

    corrosion as well as the permeability of concrete.

    4. MATERIALS USED

    4.1 Cement

    Ordinary Portland cement of 53 grade was used, which has the fineness

    modulus 1.5, Specific gravity 3.08, Consistency 37%, Initial setting time 2hrs 30min

    and Final setting time 3hrs 30min.

    4.2 Coarse aggregate

    Angular shape aggregate of size of 20 mm was used and it has the following

    properties: Specific gravity 2.94, Fineness modulus 7.72, Flakiness index100%,Abrasion value 20.4%, Crushing value 30.02%, Impact value 23.6%, Bulk

    density1.42 x 103 Kg/m3 and Water absorption 1.01%.

    4.3 Fine aggregate

    River sand conforming to zone III of IS: 383 1970 was used and its

    properties are found as follows: Specific gravity 2.68, Moisture content 0.71 and

    Fineness modulus 2.75.

    4.4 GGBS

    Physical properties of GGBS are: Specific gravity 3.44 and Fineness

    modulus3.36, and the chemical composition of GGBS is Carbon (C) 0.23%, Sulphur

    (S) 0.05%, Phosphorous (P) 0.05%, Manganese (Mn) 0.58%, Free silica 5.27% and

    Iron (Fe) 93.82%.

    5. METHODOLOGY

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    0 to 100% at intervals 5% of cement was replaced by GGBS and the mix

    grades M20 (1:1.6:3.559:0.50) and M25 (1:1.326:3.11:0.44) were used [10 & 11]. For

    each level of replacement, 3 cubes were cast by thoroughly mixing cement, fine

    aggregate, coarse aggregate and water in the mixer machine. All the cubes were cured

    in water for a period of 28 days and cubes were arranged in permeability testingmachine and test was carried out for 100 hrs. Afterwards, using formulae, co-efficient

    of permeability was found out.

    6. WATER PERMEABILITY TESTING

    6.1 Methods

    There are two common methods for the evaluation of the permeability of

    concrete,

    i) Steady flow method

    ii) Depth of Penetration method

    Steady flow method suits concrete with relatively high permeability, while the

    depth of penetration method is most appropriate for concrete with very low

    permeability.

    The co-efficient of permeability was measured using concrete permeability

    apparatus. Compressed air at 7kg/cm2 was supplied to the permeability cell assembly

    using an air compressor. The water reservoir of the apparatus was filled with clean

    water. With the reservoir completely filled with water, the air pressure was applied to

    the water reservoir. A clean collection bottle was weighed and placed to collect the

    permeated water. The quantity of percolate was measured at fixed intervals

    continuously after a steady state was reached. In steady flow method; the coefficient

    of permeability can be calculated using the formula,

    K=QL

    ATH

    Where, K Coefficient of permeability in m/sec

    Q Quantity of percolated water in m3

    L Length of the specimen in m

    A Area of cross section of the specimen in m2

    T Total duration in sec

    H Head of water in m

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    In certain cases, no discharge was obtained even after a period of 100hrs. In

    such cases, co efficient of permeability was calculated by using the Depth of

    penetration method. The specimens were removed from the test cell and were split

    open to determine the depth up to which water had penetrated. In Depth of penetration

    method, the co-efficient of permeability can be calculated using the formula,

    K=D2

    2TH

    Where,

    D Depth of penetration in m

    P Porosity of concrete

    T Total duration in sec

    H Head of water in m

    6.2 Principle

    Permeability cell consists of a metal cylinder with a ledge at the bottom for

    retaining the specimen and an integral funnel below to collect the permeated water. It

    has a flange at the top and removable cover plate, which can be securely bolted to the

    cell. The flange is provided with a circular groove to fit a sealing ring to render the

    assembly watertight. A rubber gasket is placed between the cell and the cover plate to

    render the joint watertight.

    The water reservoir consists of a metal cube of size 150mm. The reservoir has valvesfor admitting water, compressed air and for draining. It is fitted with two pressure

    gauges to show the pressure inside the water cylinder (test pressure 7kg /cm2) and

    admitted air pressure. It is provided with an adjustable valve to maintain the test

    pressure at a constant value. The water reservoir is connected to the permeability cell

    by a shielded pressure hose as shown in fig. 1 and the enlarged section as shown in

    fig. 2. Clean de-aired water is used in the reservoir.

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    Figure 1 - Permeability Testing Apparatus

    Parts of Permeability Testing Apparatus

    1. From air compressor 7. Flexible hose

    2. Water reservoir 8. Stand

    3. Valve for admitting water 9. Permeability cell

    4. Pressure regulator 10. Cover plate

    5. Pressure gauges 11. Butterfly nuts6. Valve for admitting water into permeability cell

    Figure 2 Enlarged Section of Permeability Cell

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    6.3 Procedure

    A rubber sheet of 8mm thick and 150mm x 150mm size was taken with hole

    of 100mm x 100mm made in the center. This sheet was placed above and below the

    cube admitting the water through the surface area only. After that the cover plate was

    closed and all the bolts were tightened. With the completely filling the water the

    desired test pressure 7kg /cm2 was applied to the water reservoir. At the same time a

    clean collection bottle was weighed and placed in position to collect the water

    percolating through the specimen. The quantity of percolation was recorded at

    periodic intervals. In the beginning, the rate of water intake was larger than the rate of

    outflow. As the steady state of flow is approached, the two rates tend to become equal

    and the outflow reaches a maximum and stabilizes. With further passage of time, both

    the inflow and outflow generally register a gradual drop. Permeability test is to be

    continued for about 100 hours after the steady state of flow has reached and the

    outflow will be considered as the average of all the outflows measured during this

    period of 100 hours [12 & 13].

    If any permeation of water was there, then the quantity of permeated water

    measured and value calculated using the steady flow method. And if there was no

    permeation, the cubes were split and depth of penetration measured and value

    calculated using the depth of penetration method. The measure of water penetration is

    achieved by measuring the average depth of discoloration, due to wetting.

    6.4 Test Results of Water Permeability

    No permeation was found. Hence the depth of penetration method was used.

    The observations and results showing the values of k are presented in table 1 and 2

    for M20 grade and M25 grade GGBS added concrete without and with Superplasticiser

    respectively. Graphs were plotted by taking % of replacement of cement using GGBS

    in X-axis and Coefficient of permeability in Y-axis. Figure 3 and Figure 4 Show the

    Coefficient of Permeability for M20 grade and M25 grade GGBS added Concrete with

    and without Superplasticiser respectively.

    Table 1 - Coefficient of Permeability for M20 grade GGBS added Concrete without

    and with Superplasticiser

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    Idmark

    ReplacementLevel

    Co efficient of permeabilityx 10-13 (m / sec)

    Without Superplasticiser With Superplasticiser

    0020 0 16.04 14.18

    0520 5 14.89 13.09

    1020 10 13.74 11.201520 15 11.60 9.41

    2020 20 9.68 7.56

    2520 25 7.78 6.36

    3020 30 6.32 5.16

    3520 35 5.50 4.49

    4020 40 4.65 3.66

    4520 45 3.98 2.49

    5020 50 3.44 1.74

    5520 55 2.72 1.21

    6020 60 1.90 1.04

    6520 65 2.33 1.207020 70 2.64 1.46

    7520 75 3.06 1.61

    8020 80 4.11 1.73

    8520 85 4.76 2.07

    9020 90 5.58 2.52

    9520 95 6.42 3.46

    10020 100 7.48 4.64

    Table 2 Coefficient of Permeability for M25 grade GGBS added Concrete without and

    with Superplasticiser

    Id markReplacement

    Level

    Co efficient of permeabilityx 10-13 (m / sec)

    Without Superplasticiser With Superplasticiser

    0025 0 13.23 10.41

    0525 5 12.33 9.45

    1025 10 10.79 7.60

    1525 15 8.96 6.69

    2025 20 7.62 5.81

    2525 25 6.45 4.58

    3025 30 5.25 3.533525 35 3.79 2.91

    4025 40 3.53 2.33

    4525 45 2.63 1.85

    5025 50 2.16 1.38

    5525 55 1.63 1.08

    6025 60 1.25 0.68

    6525 65 1.54 1.06

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    7025 70 2.17 1.29

    7525 75 3.03 1.53

    8025 80 3.79 1.80

    8525 85 4.59 2.01

    9025 90 5.59 2.54

    9525 95 6.31 2.8710025 100 7.39 3.54

    Figure 3 Coefficient of Permeability for M20 grade GGBS added Concrete without

    and with Superplasticiser

    Figure 4: Coefficient of Permeability for M25 grade GGBS added Concrete with and

    without Superplasticiser

    7 CHLORIDE PERMEABILITY TESTING7.1General

    For reinforced concrete bridges, one of the major forms of environmental

    attack is chloride ingress, which leads to corrosion of the reinforcing steel and a

    subsequent reduction in the strength, serviceability and aesthetics the structure. This

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    may lead to early repair or premature replacement of the structure. A common method

    of preventing such deterioration is to prevent chlorides from penetrating in to the

    structure up to the level of the reinforcing steel bar by using relatively impermeable

    concrete. The ability of chloride ions to penetrate the concrete must then be known for

    design as well as quality control purposes. The penetration of the concrete by chlorideions, however, is a slow process. It cannot be determined directly in a time frame that

    would be useful as a quality control measure. Therefore, in order to assess chloride

    penetration, a test method that accelerates the process is needed, to allow the

    determination of diffusion values in a reasonable time [6].

    7.2 Principle

    This test method consists of measuring the amount of electrical current passed

    through 2-inches (51-mm) thick slices of 4-inches (102-mm) nominal diameter cores

    or cylinders during a 6-hours period. A potential difference of 60-voltage dc was

    maintained across the ends of the specimen. In which one of the surface of specimen

    was immersed in a sodium chloride solution, the other in a sodium hydroxide

    solution. The total charge passed, in coulombs were found and related with the

    resistance of the specimen to chloride ion penetration.

    7.3 Significance and use

    This test method covers the laboratory evaluation of the electrical conductance

    of concrete samples to provide a rapid indication of their resistance to chloride ion

    penetration. The test method is suitable for evaluation of materials and material

    proportions for design purposes and research development.

    7.4 Procedure

    The specimen was cylindrical shape, size of 105mm diameter, 50mm length.

    Three cylindrical specimens were used for each percentage of replacement of slag for

    determining chloride ion penetration.

    The apparatus consists of two cells. The specimen is mounted as shown in

    figure 7 and fixed between the cells in such a way that the round edge surface should

    be in touch with the solution. After fixing the specimen, the negative of the cell was

    filled with 3% NaCl solution. The positive side of the cell was filled with 0.3M NaOH

    solution till the top surface of the concrete immerses in the solutions. Leakage was

    checked. Copper rods were used as electrodes. The wires, electrodes, power supply

    were connected.

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    If the specimen diameter is other than 3.75 inch (95 mm) the value for total charge

    passed must be adjusted. The adjustment is made by multiplying the value by the ratio

    of the cross-sectional areas of the standard and the actual specimens. That is:

    Qs = Qx x (3.75/X)2

    Where, Qs = charge passed (coulombs) through a 3.75-inch (95-mm) diameter

    Specimen.

    Qx = charge passed (coulombs) through X in diameter specimen and

    X = Diameter (inch) of the nonstandard specimen.

    7.5 Test results of Chloride Permeability

    The experiment was conducted on various types of mix containing partial

    replacement of cement by GGBS. The values of charge passed are tabulated as shown

    in table 3 & 4. Graphs are plotted by taking % of replacement of GGBS in X-axis and

    charge passed in Y-axis. Fig 6 and Fig 7 show the Values of charge passed through

    M20 grade without and with Superplasticiser added GGBS concrete and Values of

    charge passed through M25 grade without and with Superplasticiser added GGBS

    concrete respectively.

    Table 3 -Values of charge passed through M20 grade GGBS added concrete withoutand with Superplasticiser

    Id markReplacement

    Level

    Charge Passed (Coulombs)

    Without Superplasticiser With Superplasticiser

    0020 0 553 407

    0520 5 545 388

    1020 10 533 358

    1520 15 473 353

    2020 20 437 351

    2520 25 429 346

    3020 30 423 337

    3520 35 409 330

    4020 40 407 318

    4520 45 397 309

    5020 50 387 308

    5520 55 369 281

    6020 60 346 292

    6520 65 372 287

    7020 70 414 320

    7520 75 434 367

    8020 80 458 410

    8520 85 487 435

    9020 90 522 463

    9520 95 530 491

    10020 100 553 514

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    Figure 6: Values of charge passed through M20 grade GGBS added concrete without

    and with Superplasticiser

    Table 4 - Values of charge passed through M25 grade GGBS added concrete withoutand with Superplasticiser

    Idmark

    ReplacementLevel

    Charge Passed (Coulombs)

    Without Superplasticiser With Superplasticiser

    0025 0 378 318

    0525 5 368 308

    1025 10 353 298

    1525 15 297 272

    2025 20 259 244

    2525 25 243 239

    3025 30 227 2213525 35 224 217

    4025 40 220 200

    4525 45 215 200

    5025 50 205 193

    5525 55 194 178

    6025 60 185 171

    6525 65 229 185

    7025 70 257 217

    7525 75 295 243

    8025 80 333 261

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    Figure 7: Values of charge passed through M25 grade GGBS added concrete without

    and with Superplasticiser

    8 TEST RESULTS & DISCUSSIONWater Permeability:

    The permeability tests in M20 & M25 grades of GGBS added concrete without

    and with Superplasticiser were conducted by depth of penetration method.

    For conventional concrete, the Co-efficient of permeability for M20 and M25

    grade concrete are 16.04 x 10-13 m/sec and 13.23 x 10-13 m/sec respectively.

    For M20grade GGBS added concrete, the Co-efficient of permeability varies

    decreases from 14.89 x 10-13 m/sec to 1.90 x 10-13 m/sec for the replacement of

    cement by 5% to 60% at interval of 5% and then the value increases upto 100%. And

    for M25 grade GGBS added concrete, the Co-efficient of permeability varies from

    12.33 x 10-13 to 1.25 x 10-13 m/sec for the replacement of cement by 5% to 60% at

    interval of 5% and the value increases upto 100%.

    For Superplasticiser added GGBS concrete, the Co-efficient of permeability of

    conventional concrete for M20 and M25 grade are 14.18x10-13 m/sec and 10.41x10-13

    m/sec respectively.

    For Superplasticiser added GGBS concrete, the Co-efficient of permeability

    for M20 grade values decreases from 13.09 x 10

    -13

    m/sec to 1.04 x 10

    -13

    m/sec for thereplacement of cement by 5% to 60% at interval of 5% and then the value increases

    up to 100%. And the Co-efficient of permeability for M25 grade varies from 9.45 x 10-

    13 to 0.68 x 10-13 m/sec upto 60% at interval of 5% and the value increases upto 100%.

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    Chloride Permeability:

    The Chloride diffusion tests in M20 & M25 grade concrete were conducted

    using RCPT testing machine.

    For conventional concrete, the Charge passed for M20 and M25 grade concrete

    are 553 Coulombs and 378 Coulombs respectively.

    For M20 grade GGBS concrete, the Charge passed values varies from 545

    Coulombs to 346 Coulombs for 5% to 60% at interval of 5% and the value increases

    up to 100% and for M25 grade GGBS concrete, the Charge passed values varies from

    368 Coulombs to 185 Coulombs for 5% to 60% at interval of 5% and the value

    increases upto 100%.

    For M20 grade Superplasticiser added GGBS concrete, the Charge passed

    values varies from 388 Coulombs to 287 Coulombs for 5% to 65% at interval of 5%

    and the value increases up to 100%. And for M25 grade Superplasticiser added GGBS

    concrete, the Charge passed values varies from 308 Coulombs to 171 Coulombs for

    5% to 60% at interval of 5% and the value increases up to 100%.

    9 CONCLUSIONFor both the grades of GGBS concrete and Superplasticiser added GGBS

    concrete, as the replacement level increases, the chloride permeability value decreases

    which improves the chloride penetration resistance of the concrete and durability of

    concrete.

    By using GGBS as a replacement material for cement, the cost of construction

    will be reduced. Use of GGBS in concrete also prevents the environment from

    degradation.

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