Nano-modified slag-based cementitious composites reinforced with multi-scale fiber systems

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dc.contributor.authorYoussef, Omar
dc.contributor.examiningcommitteeGhazy, Ahmed (Civil Engineering)en_US
dc.contributor.examiningcommitteeYuan, Qiuyan (Civil Engineering)en_US
dc.contributor.supervisorBassuoni, Mohamed
dc.date.accessioned2023-03-15T14:53:41Z
dc.date.available2023-03-15T14:53:41Z
dc.date.copyright2023-03-02
dc.date.issued2023-03-02
dc.date.submitted2023-03-02T22:24:28Zen_US
dc.degree.disciplineCivil Engineeringen_US
dc.degree.levelMaster of Science (M.Sc.)en_US
dc.description.abstractThis thesis responds to the need for improving the overall performance of concrete infrastructure to achieve longer service life, fewer cycles of repair, and reduced life-cycle costs. Novel high-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composites were developed, which comprised high content (50%) slag by mass of the base binder as well as nano-silica (NS) or nano-crystalline cellulose (NCC). In addition, nano-fibrillated cellulose (NFC), and a novel form of basalt fiber strands protected by polymeric resins: basalt fiber pellets (BFP), representing nano-/micro- and macro-fibers, respectively were incorporated in the composites. The response surface method was used in the statistical modeling part to evaluate the impact of key factors (NS, NCC, NFC, BFP) on the performance of 15 mixtures. The composites were assessed in terms of setting times, early- and late-age compressive strength, flexural performance, and resistance to freezing-thawing cycles, and the bulk trends were corroborated by fluid absorption, thermogravimetry and microscopy tests. Moreover, selected high-performance composites were extracted from laboratory testing and numerical optimization scenarios to access their suitability as a repair/overlay option for concrete flatwork. While the addition of BFP reduced the compressive and flexural capacity of the composites by an average of 20% and 37%, respectively, after 28 days, the co-existence of NCC and/or NFC alleviated this trend. Furthermore, all nano-modified composites with multi-scale fibers showed notable improvement in terms of post-cracking flexural performance (residual strength up to 7.9 MPa, and toughness up to 46.8 J) and resistance to ingress of fluids (absorption less than 2.5%) and frost action (durability factor more than 90%. Generally, all composites selected for use as a repair/overlay option showed superior qualities: high mechanical and durability properties, as well as mechanical compatibility with substrate concrete. In particular, composites incorporating (up to 3.75%) NS and (0.0375–0.1) NCC in slag-based composites, with (0.25–0.375) NFC and (4.5%) BFP, which can be an effective option for flatwork toppings requiring balance between high-strength, ductility and durability.en_US
dc.description.noteMay 2023en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/37207
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
dc.subjectBasalt Fiber Pelletsen_US
dc.subjectNano-fibrillated Celluloseen_US
dc.subjectNano-crystalline Celluloseen_US
dc.subjectNano-modified Cementitious Compositesen_US
dc.subjectPost-Cracking Behavioren_US
dc.subjectRepair/Overlay Applicationen_US
dc.titleNano-modified slag-based cementitious composites reinforced with multi-scale fiber systemsen_US
dc.typemaster thesisen_US
local.subject.manitobanoen_US
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