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Effect of Fly Ash Incorporation on Rheology of Cement Pastes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 February 2011

M. Rattanussorn
Affiliation:
Materials Research Laboratory, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802
D. M. Roy
Affiliation:
Materials Research Laboratory, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802
R. I. A. Malek
Affiliation:
Materials Research Laboratory, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802
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Abstract

The predominant spherical shape of fly ash particles combined with mainly glassy composition and texture of its surfaces have a special effect on rheology of cement pastes containing fly ash. The early ages rheological behavior of cement pastes (ASTM Type I) incorporating 30% low-calcium fly ash was monitored by measuring viscosity of the fresh pastes prior to initial hardening and stiffening (up to −2 hours) as a function of time. The viscosities were determined using a co-axial rotoviscometer (HAAKE). The effects of fly ash content, water to cement ratio, and presence and concentration of superplasticizer, were evaluated. In addition, the dispersivity of fly ash spheres was evaluated by determining the zeta-potential of fly ash suspensions in water using a microelectrophoresis technique and the results were correlated to the chemical composition of fly ash as well as the viscosities of fresh pastes.

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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1987

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