Title:
Development and Evaluation of Air-Entrained Grout- Enriched Roller-Compacted Concrete
Author(s):
George J. Zimmer, Robert Flynn, Eric Musselman, and Jeremy Young
Publication:
Materials Journal
Volume:
115
Issue:
2
Appears on pages(s):
299-308
Keywords:
chemical admixture; durability; freezing-and-thawing resistance; grout enriched; roller-compacted concrete
DOI:
10.14359/51701236
Date:
3/1/2018
Abstract:
Roller-compacted concrete (RCC) is often used to construct hydraulic structures, and in gravity dam applications, a facing system is required to control seepage along lift lines. One facing system that is gaining popularity is grout-enriched RCC (GERCC). This innovative process requires the addition of a neat cement grout to the uncompacted RCC along the face, followed by internal vibration to combine the material. One limitation of GERCC is previous research has shown difficulty in entraining air in this system. This study optimized the grout formulation to develop a stable air void system, and then evaluated the effect of this grout on the freezing-and-thawing resistance of GERCC produced both in the lab and during a field trial. Additionally, various grout placement techniques, grout dosages, and vibration levels were evaluated. The results show that freezing-and-thawing-resistant GERCC can be created when the grout and RCC are thoroughly combined.
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