Effect of Humidity on Dielectric Properties of Mortars with Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) Gel

Abstract

Microwave materials characterization techniques have been extensively and successfully used for evaluating important properties of a wide range of cement-based materials and structures. Recent investigations using these techniques for studying properties of mortar with alkali-silica reaction (ASR) gel have also been very promising. In this research, microwave dielectric properties of multiple mortar samples with different compositions and when subjected to different humidity levels are investigated. This paper presents the results of these experiments and the subsequent analysis pertinent to humidity-related issues in the mortar samples.

Meeting Name

IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (2015, May 11-14, Pisa, Italy)

Department(s)

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Sponsor(s)

National Science Foundation (U.S.)

Comments

This work was supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), as a Collaborative Grant between Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T) and Georgia Institute of Technology, under Award No. 1234151.

Keywords and Phrases

Atmospheric Humidity; Characterization; Mortar; Nondestructive Examination; Silica; Alkali-Silica Reaction; Cement Based Material; Dielectric-Constant Measurements; Humidity Levels; Microwave Dielectric Properties; Microwave Materials; Non-Destructive Technique; Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR); Dielectric Constant Measurements; Humidity; Microwave Nondestructive Techniques

International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

978-1-4799-6114-6

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1091-5281

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2015 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 May 2015

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