Journal Published Online: 30 December 2016
Volume 5, Issue 2

Evaluation of Modifications to the ASTM C672 Deicer Salt Scaling Test for Concrete Containing Slag Cement

CODEN: ACEMF9

Abstract

The standard ASTM C672/C672M-12 deicer salt scaling resistance test has been found to be overly aggressive to concretes containing slag cement or fly ash. It was compared to the recently adopted CSA A23.2-22A test method, based on the Quebec BNQ test, as well as several modifications, including use of an accelerated curing regime developed by Virginia (VADOT). Sixteen concrete mixtures were studied using high-alkali cement, low-alkali cement, grade 100 slag and grade 120 slag with slag contents of 0, 20, 35, and 50 %. Vinsol resin air-entraining admixture (AEA) was compared to a synthetic AEA. Modifications to the test method used in this study resulted in improved deicer scaling performance of concretes containing slag and many of these modifications have been incorporated into the CSA A23.2-22A test method. While it was found that increasing the level of slag replacement resulted in increased scaling, it was found that for slag mixtures, the synthetic AEA provided an improved air void spacing factor, higher hardened air content, and improved scaling resistance compared to Vinsol resin AEA.

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Hooton, R.
Univ. of Toronto, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Toronto, ON, CA
Vassilev, D.
Dalton Engineering, CA
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Stock #: ACEM20160034
ISSN: 2165-3984
DOI: 10.1520/ACEM20160034