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Freeze-Thaw Durability of Concretes with and without Class C Fly Ash, MLR-94-9 Phase I, 1997

The freeze-thaw resistance of concretes was studied. Nine concrete mixes, made with five cements and cement-Class C fly ash combinations, were exposed to freeze-thaw cycling following 110 to 222 days of moist curing. Prior to the freeze-thaw cycling, the specimens were examined by a low-vacuum scanning electron microscope (SEM) for their microstructure. The influence of a wet/dry treatment was also studied. Infilling of ettringite in entrained air voids was observed in the concretes tested. The extent of the infilling depends on the period of moist curing as well as the wet/dry treatment. The concretes with 15% Class C fly ash replacement show more infilling in their air voids. It was found that the influence of the infilling on the freeze-thaw durability relates to the air spacing factor. The greater the spacing factor, the more expansion under the freeze-thaw cycling. The infilling seems to decrease effective air content and to increase effective spacing factor. The infilling also implies that the filled air voids are water-accessible. These might lead to concrete more vulnerable to the freeze-thaw attack. By combining the above results with field observations, one may conclude that the freeze-thaw damage is a factor related to premature deterioration of portland cement concrete pavements in Iowa.

Performance of Various Thicknesses of P.C. Concrete Secondary Pavement, HR-9, 1979

In 1951 Greene County and the Iowa Highway Research Board paved County Road E-33 from Iowa Highway No. 17 (now Iowa 4) to Farlin with various thicknesses [ranging from 4.5 in. (11.4 cm) to 6 in. (15.2 cm)] of portland cement concrete pavement. The project, designated HR-9, was divided into ten research sections. This formed pavement was placed on the existing grade. Eight of the sections were non-reinforced except for centerline tie bars and no contraction joints were used. Mesh reinforcing and contraction joints spaced at 29 ft 7 in. (9.02 m) intervals were used in two 4.5-in. (11.4-cm) thick sections. The concrete in one of the sections was air entrained. Signs denoting the design and limits of the research sections were placed along the roadway. The pavement has performed well over its 28-year life, carrying a light volume of traffic safely while requiring no major maintenance. The 4.5-in. (11.4-cm) thick mesh-reinforced pavement with contraction joints has exhibited the best overall performance.