Prediction Model and Mechanism for Drying Shrinkage of High-Strength Lightweight Concrete with Graphene Oxide

The excellent performance of graphene oxide (GO) in terms of mechanical properties and durability has stimulated its application potential in high-strength lightweight concrete (HSLWC). However, more attention needs to be paid to the long-term drying shrinkage of HSLWC. This work aims to investigate...

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Main Authors: Xiaojiang Hong, Xiaojiang Hong, Jin Chai Lee, Jin Chai Lee, Jing Lin Ng, Jing Lin Ng, Abdulkareem, Muyideen, Md Yusof, Zeety, Qiansha Li, Qiansha Li, Qian He, Qian He
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Language:English
Published: Mdpi 2023
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Online Access:http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/9584/1/J16091_1a5b1a8b7dd277dfdc559f41d422a754.pdf
http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/9584/
https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13081405
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Summary:The excellent performance of graphene oxide (GO) in terms of mechanical properties and durability has stimulated its application potential in high-strength lightweight concrete (HSLWC). However, more attention needs to be paid to the long-term drying shrinkage of HSLWC. This work aims to investigate the compressive strength and drying shrinkage behavior of HSLWC incorporating low GO content (0.00–0.05%), focusing on the prediction and mechanism of drying shrinkage. Results indicate the following: (1) GO can acceptably reduce slump and significantly increase specific strength by 18.6%. (2) Drying shrinkage increased by 8.6% with the addition of GO. A modified ACI209 model with a GO content factor was demonstrated to have high accuracy based on the comparison of typical prediction models. (3) GO not only refines the pores but also forms flower-like crystals, which results in the increased drying shrinkage of HSLWC. These findings provide support for the prevention of cracking in HSLWC