Assessment of High Thermal Effects on Carbon Nanotube (Cnt)-Reinforced Concrete

作者：Elkady Hala; Hassan Ahmed^*

来源：Scientific Reports, 2018, 8(1): 11243.

DOI：10.1038/s41598-018-29663-5

This paper presents the outcome of a project funded by Beni-suef University targeting the assessment of the addition of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to reinforced concrete beams on exposure to elevated temperatures. Tests were carried out in compliance to ASTM E119-95a. Besides, pre and post their exposure to elevated temperature tests, the maximum bending capacity of the beams are evaluated. Standard reinforced concrete beams are cast-with and without Carbon Nanotube (CNT). Tests were performed at two temperature levels 400 degrees C and 600 degrees C working around temperature ranges expected to have significant effect on concrete endurance, using both one and two hours exposure. Results proved a positive effect for adding CNT to beams at room temperature. This improvement is slightly affected at 400 degrees C exposure for 2 hr. On the other hand, exposing CNT beams for 600 degrees C for two hours reduced the beams capacity by 14% compared to a similar reinforced beam without CNT. It is worth notice that CNT was not burnt but suffered de-bonding. Finally, this investigation implies that CNT can be used as an enhancing element to concrete ductility, with no deterioration in other mechanical characteristics on exposure to drastic thermal conditions.

• 出版日期2018-7-26