Abstract
Since the discovery of the latent hydraulic reactivity of ground granulated blast-furnace slag (ggbfs) by Emil Langen at the end of the 19th century, this material has been used successfully as cement and concrete addition. This chapter includes all relevant information about this valuable material—from production and processing to the effect, which ggbfs additions have on the concrete performance. In this context, light is shed on decisive performance parameters of ggbfs. Of special interest nowadays is certainly also the information given about trace element contents in ggbfs and their leachability. Here and throughout the entire chapter, the latest insights from research and development work are included. Last but not least, the chapter contains very practical information when it comes to the use of ggbfs in concrete, including insights on rheological effects, concrete color and “greening”, and adequate curing. Moreover, an overview about relevant norms and standards on ggbfs as concrete addition is given.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Properties of Fresh and Hardened Concrete Containing Supplementary Cementitious Materials: State-of-the-Art Report of the RILEM Technical Committee 238-SCM, Working Group 4 |
Publisher | Springer Netherlands |
Chapter | 1 |
Pages | 1-53 |
Number of pages | 53 |
Volume | 25 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319706061 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319706054 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 09 Dec 2017 |
Publication series
Name | RILEM State-of-the-Art Reports |
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Volume | 25 |
ISSN (Print) | 2213-204X |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2213-2031 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© RILEM 2018.
Keywords
- Carbonation
- Chloride ingress
- Concrete
- Ggbfs
- Granulated blast-furnace slag
- Permeability
- Slag cement
- Strength
- Workability
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Building and Construction
- Materials Science (miscellaneous)