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Comparative study on different methods of activation of recycled powder grouts

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Dec 14, 2024

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Figure 1

SEM image of RP.
SEM image of RP.

Figure 2

Particle size distribution of RP.
Particle size distribution of RP.

Scheme 1

Chemical structure and composition of DEIPA and TIPA.
Chemical structure and composition of DEIPA and TIPA.

Figure 3

Influence of RP content on the fluidity of cement-based grouts.
Influence of RP content on the fluidity of cement-based grouts.

Figure 4

Compressive strength of grouts with different contents of RP.
Compressive strength of grouts with different contents of RP.

Figure 5

Influence of activation modes on the fluidity of RP grouts.
Influence of activation modes on the fluidity of RP grouts.

Figure 6

Influence of activation modes on the compressive strength of grouts.
Influence of activation modes on the compressive strength of grouts.

Figure 7

XRD patterns of hardened samples of RP activated by different methods at 1 (a) and 28 (b) days.
XRD patterns of hardened samples of RP activated by different methods at 1 (a) and 28 (b) days.

Figure 8

SEM images of samples S1 (a), S2 (b), S4 (c), S5 (d), S6 (e), S7 (f), S8 (g), and S9 (h) at 1 day.
SEM images of samples S1 (a), S2 (b), S4 (c), S5 (d), S6 (e), S7 (f), S8 (g), and S9 (h) at 1 day.

Figure 9

SEM images of samples S1 (a), S2 (b), S4 (c), S5 (d), S6 (e), S7 (f), S8 (g), and S9 (h) at 28 days.
SEM images of samples S1 (a), S2 (b), S4 (c), S5 (d), S6 (e), S7 (f), S8 (g), and S9 (h) at 28 days.

Mix design and group number of RP grouts_

Sample w/c C/S Cement (%) RP (%) P540 (%) P80 (%) YH-S (%) Activator
S1 0.22 1 60 40 0.7 0.1 0.05
S2 0.22 1 60 40 0.7 0.1 0.05 1% NaOH
S3 0.22 1 60 40 0.7 0.1 0.05 1% Na2CO3
S4 0.22 1 60 40 0.7 0.1 0.05 1% CH
S5 0.22 1 60 40 0.7 0.1 0.05 0.04% DEIPA
S6 0.22 1 60 40 0.7 0.1 0.05 0.25% TIPA
S7 0.22 1 60 40 0.7 0.1 0.05 700°C
S8 0.22 1 60 40 0.7 0.1 0.05 700°C + 1% CH + 0.04% DEIPA
S9 0.22 1 60 40 0.7 0.1 0.05 700°C + 0.04% DEIPA + 0.25% TIPA

Chemical composition of RP and cement (wt%)_

Composition CaO Al2O3 SiO2 MgO Fe2O3 Na2O TiO2 SO3 Loss
RP 40.48 7.6 42.56 2.4 4.4 0.38 0.76 1.42
cement 63.71 5.0 20.35 1.37 3.3 0.39 2.48 2.6