Análise das propriedades do concreto autoadensável com fibras de aço no estado plástico e endurecido com sílica ativa e com fíler calcário

Abstract

The autodensible concrete (CAA) has been conquering the space of conventional concrete (CCV), predominantly because it does not demand densification, eliminating part of the workforce. The properties of CAA in its hardened state are larger than in conventional concrete because of the difference in pore distribution. With addition of steel fibers to the CAA, the mechanical properties are improved mainly in the tensile stresses in the flexion. The present study aimed to evaluate the mechanical behavior of the CAA with the incorporation of different forms of steel fibers in the 0.5%, 0.75% and 1.0% in the anchor, corrugated and anchor types, with different mineral additions: active silica (AS) and limestone filler (FA). The composites were tested in both the fresh and hardened state. In the fresh state, the tests of spreading, t500, funnel V and box L and in the hardened state the tests of resistance to axial compression, modulus of elasticity and tensile strength in the flexion were executed. In order to analyze the behavior of the transition zone, all the blends underwent scanning electron microscopy. The results indicated that it was possible to maintain the characteristics of the CAA for all mixtures. The gain in the compressive strength was more expressive with the anchored and corrugated type fibers in the 1.0% content with active silica. In the modulus of elasticity the gains were not significant. In the flexural tensile strength, when compared to the compressive strength, the highest gain was 8,40% for the addition of active silica and 10,44% for limefilter in the content of 1.0% of type steel fiber anchored.