Abstract
The relationship between fractal dimension of fine aggregates and the chloride resistance of concrete was investigated in this study. Both concrete and mortar specimens were cast. Concrete specimens were in the same mix design as the mortar specimens except for the coarse aggregates. The specimens were divided into different groups based on the gradation of the fine aggregates. The chloride resistances of concrete specimens were tested by using the rapid chloride migration method. The results indicate that high volume fractal dimensions of fine aggregates have positive impacts on the chloride resistance of concrete. The simplified calculating formulas were proposed.
DOI
10.5703/1288284316116
Effect of Fractal Dimension of Fine Aggregates on the Concrete Chloride Resistance
The relationship between fractal dimension of fine aggregates and the chloride resistance of concrete was investigated in this study. Both concrete and mortar specimens were cast. Concrete specimens were in the same mix design as the mortar specimens except for the coarse aggregates. The specimens were divided into different groups based on the gradation of the fine aggregates. The chloride resistances of concrete specimens were tested by using the rapid chloride migration method. The results indicate that high volume fractal dimensions of fine aggregates have positive impacts on the chloride resistance of concrete. The simplified calculating formulas were proposed.
