Title of article :
Application of petrographic image analysis for the assessment of chemical attack in the concrete segments of a tunnel
Author/Authors :
Moodi, Faramarz Concrete Technology and Durability Research Center (CTDRc) - Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering - Amirkabir University of Technology , Ramezanianpour, Ali Akbar Concrete Technology and Durability Research Center (CTDRc) - Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering - Amirkabir University of Technology , Bagheri Chenar, Qasem Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering - Amirkabir University of Technology , Riahi Dehkordi, Erfan Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering - Amirkabir University of Technology
Abstract :
The current paper discusses the petrographic image analysis performed on core specimens that are extracted from a tunnel in the south west of Iran. During tunnel excavation, damages were observed in the inner sections of concrete segments. Due to field observations of damaged segments, environmental parameters and tunnel location, several damage scenarios were proposed. In order to assess damage mechanisms, 69 cores were extracted and a number of standard tests were carried out. Since chemical attacks alter microscopic properties of materials, petrographic image analysis was performed on five of the specimens to evaluate possible microscopic changes in concrete composition. The results show that petrographic image analysis is an efficient method to provide a profound insight into the effects of chemical attacks on concrete members.
Keywords :
Concrete durability , Petrographic image , Chemical attack , Sulfate crack
Journal title :
Scientia Iranica(Transactions A: Civil Engineering)
