Abstract

Cement composite materials with reduced resistivity are specialized building materials, which are constantly pushing their limits. Research into these composites requires a study of the influences of exposure conditions on resistivity. The mixes selected for the purpose of the research included the reference, pure cement mix, and mixes with proportions of graphite under and above the percolation threshold, with two different types of graphite. It was found that the resistivity of all the tested mixes decreases if moisture grows; the influence of moisture is more significant for mixes with graphite proportions below the percolation threshold. The resistivity of all the tested mixes decreases with increasing temperatures; the influence of a higher temperature (50 °C) is more significant for mixes with graphite proportions above the percolation threshold; however, these mixes are, at the same time, more resistant to permanent changes in resistivity caused by frost (−10 °C). It was found that the action of CO2 causes a reduction in resistivity. Mixes with proportions of graphite above the percolation threshold show higher stability when exposed to CO2. Mixes with proportions of graphite below the percolation threshold are extremely sensitive to horizontally oriented pressure loads. Increases in resistivity caused by vertical pressure loads were by 20–40%. The resistivity of the mixes with proportions of graphite above the percolation threshold was less sensitive to the pressure load.

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