Challenges in Rheological Characterization of Cement Pastes using a Parallel-Plates Geometry
Abstract
Cement-based materials are characterized as complex suspensions that may experience a thixotropic behavior caused by physical and chemical phenomena. The characterization and understanding of the rheological properties of cement-based materials have become essential with the introduction of 3D printing in field of civil engineering. Therefore, there is a need to accurately measure such properties to obtain repeatable and consistent results. To measure the rheological properties, different geometries are available, such as vane, parallel-plates, or coaxial cylinders: These are the most used for cement-based materials. Although, there are no specific guidelines on how to select the appropriate geometry for the material that will be tested. Proper understanding of the advantages and disadvantages as well as the limitations of each geometry should be taken into account. Since parallel-plates is a common tool used to evaluate fresh cement-based materials, due to its simplicity, the small sample volume required and the variable gap that can simulate the distance between the aggregates. This paper discusses the major challenges and issues encountered when using parallel-plates geometry to measure the rheological properties of cement-based suspensions under shear. Some issues such as wall slip, sample spill, dryness, particles sedimentation, non-uniform shear rate applied, etc. can be prevented but the user should be aware of these problems.
Recommended Citation
A. M. Ley-Hernandez and D. Feys, "Challenges in Rheological Characterization of Cement Pastes using a Parallel-Plates Geometry," RILEM Bookseries, vol. 23, pp. 228 - 236, Springer Netherlands, Sep 2020.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22566-7_27
Meeting Name
2nd International Conference on Rheology and Processing of Construction Materials, RheoCon 2019, and 9th International RILEM Symposium on Self-Compacting Concrete, SCC 2019 (2019: Sep. 8-11, Dresden, Germany)
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Cement-Based Materials; Challenges; Parallel-Plates; Rheology
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
2211-0844
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2020 Springer Netherlands, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Sep 2020
Comments
The research team would like to acknowledge the University of Missouri Research Board (UMRB) and the Center for Infrastructure Studies (CIES) at Missouri S&T for the financial support and the use of the equipment.