Abstract
This study investigates the shrinkage of two sustainable aluminosilicate blends with fly ash or limestone-calcined clay (LC3). Paste and concrete were prepared using these SCMs for the highest possible replacement of binder without compromising the strength. The chemical and autogenous shrinkage were assessed for paste samples and further investigation were conducted on hydration by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Opting for an engineering approach, comparison among different segments of shrinkage i.e., autogenous, drying and total shrinkage of concrete having a specific compressive strength were considered. The initial investigation on paste samples highlighted the dissimilarities in shrinkage and hydration of fly ash and calcined clay. LC3 hydrated faster compared to fly ash leading to greater autogenous shrinkage. The high autogenous shrinkage in the LC3 blend was compensated by a low drying shrinkage for a specific compressive strength. Considering the replacement level of cement, shrinkage, and ecological impact, LC3 proved to be a more sustainable and eco-friendly concrete compared to fly ash.
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