Abstract
ABSTRACTThe transport of ions through cement pastes and mortars with variable contents of fly ashes and granulated blast-furnace slag from different sources and with variable composition has been investigated. The research included the determination of chloride diffusion rate and chloride permeability in relation to microstructure development. The median pore size generally was much diminished in mature blended material compared with Portland cement (PC) pastes and mortars. It appears that, at the same age, a finer microstructure is generally developed in blended specimens compared to PC specimens. Also, it was found that the microstructure approaches a limiting value at longer ages of hydration. That limiting value may be reached at earlier ages with the blends. The chloride diffusion rates and permeabilities in the blends were significantly lower than PC mixes. A comparison between the blends containing fly ashes and those containing slag was made.
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