Fresh properties of concrete containing calcined clays: a review by RILEM TC-282 CCL

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Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Publication Type:
Journal Article
Citation:
Materials and Structures/Materiaux et Constructions, 2022, 55, (6), pp. 151
Issue Date:
2022-07-01
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This state of the art presents an overview on the effects of calcined clay inclusion on the fresh properties of concrete under the framework of RILEM TC-282 CCL. Progress in recent literature was reviewed to determine the effects of calcined clay, particularly metakaolin and lower grade kaolinite clays, on fresh concrete properties and how to control them using admixtures, particle packing, and mixture proportioning. A summary of recent studies on the use of superplasticizers in modified (or combined form) to improve compatibility have shown promising outcomes to control the rheological properties of calcined clay binders. Superplasticizer demand required to achieve workable concrete increases with increasing dosage of calcined clay and increases substantially for concrete produced with calcined clay at water-to-cementitious material ratios below 0.40. A comparative analysis of data from several literature shows that the addition of calcined clay could reduce setting time when used without superplasticizers. Addition of superplasticizers could help to control and increase the setting time significantly. Calcined clay can be used to make concrete with similar workability and setting times as concrete containing Portland cement through the use of polycarboxylate-based superplasticizers. However, more studies in future should focus on retention of workability by suitable methodologies for various construction activities. Care should be exercised to avoid long setting times with high dosages of superplasticizers.
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