Influence of Recipe Factors on the Structure and Properties of Non-Autoclaved Aerated Concrete of Increased Strength

At present, the load-bearing enclosing structures of buildings and structures are designed and built considering the increasing requirements for energy efficiency and energy saving of such structures. This is due to the need for a thrifty attitude to the energy consumed and the need to strive for the greening of construction and increase the energy efficiency of buildings and structures. In this regard, one of the most effective and proven building materials is cellular concrete. The purpose of this study was to study the influence of some prescription factors on the structure formation and properties of non-autoclaved aerated concrete with improved characteristics. Standard test methods were used, as well as SEM analysis of the structure of aerated concrete. Non-autoclaved aerated concrete with the replacement of part of the cement with microsilica in an amount from 4% to 16% MS showed higher strength characteristics compared to aerated concrete, where part of the cement was replaced by the addition of granulated blast-furnace slag and a complex additive. The maximum value of compressive strength was recorded for aerated concrete with 16% MS addition. The largest increase in the coefficients of constructive quality was observed in compositions of aerated concrete with the addition of silica fume from 11% to 46% compared with the control composition. The addition of microsilica makes it possible to achieve an improvement in the thermal conductivity characteristics of non-autoclaved aerated concrete (up to 10%). Replacing part of the cement with slag and complex additives does not have a significant effect on thermal conductivity. The obtained dependencies were confirmed by the analysis of the structure formation of the studied aerated concrete at the micro level. An improvement in the microstructure of aerated concrete with the addition of microsilica in comparison with samples of the control composition has been proven.

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