HIGH-PERFORMANCE CONCRETE: SUPERIOR MICROSTRUCTURE FOR LONG-TERM DURABILITY

This paper discusses recent research on high performance concrete with a focus on cementitious materials designed for durability. A major key to such performance originates with the concrete microstructure. A high packing density coupled with adequate processing and cement binder characteristics makes possible the formation of a fine microstructure. In turn, this fine microstructure results in a low permeability and therefore provides a resistance to aggressive forces from the environment, which together enhance its long term durability. The favorable interaction among physical and chemical phenomena gives rise to better long term performance, whether the application is structural, or chemical, such as in waste management.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Concrete Institute (ACI)

  38800 Country Club Drive
  Farmington Hills, MI  United States  48331
• Authors:
  • Roy, D M
• Conference:
  • International Workshop on High Performance Concrete (Edited by Paul Zia)
  • Location: Bangkok, Thailand
  • Date: 1994-11-21 to 1994-11-22
• Publication Date: 1994

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 393-408

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cement; Concrete; Durability; High performance concrete; Microstructure; Performance; Permeability
• Subject Areas: Highways; Materials; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00728940
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SP-159
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 14 2001 12:00AM