Dielectric characterization of concrete at high temperatures. (October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Soldatov, Sergey; Umminger, Martin; Heinzel, Annette; Link, Guido; Lepers, Benjamin; Jelonnek, John
• Is Part Of: Cement & concrete composites. Volume 73(2016)
• Page Start: 54
• Page End: 61
• Publication Date: 2016-10
• Subjects: Complex permittivity -- Electric properties -- Microwave processing -- High temperature -- Portland cement concrete -- Thermogravimetry; Composite-reinforced concrete -- Periodicals; Concrete -- Periodicals; Composite materials -- Periodicals; Composites de ciment -- Périodiques; Béton -- Périodiques; Composites -- Périodiques; Béton léger -- Périodiques; Cement composites; Composite materials; Composite-reinforced concrete; Concrete; Lightweight concrete; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 620.135
• DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2016.01.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0958-9465

Abstract

Abstract: For reliable modelling of microwave heating of concrete its complex permittivity has to be known precisely within the full range of working temperatures. Dielectric characterization of dry concrete cured with different water-to-cement (w/c) ratios and concrete samples from nuclear power plant constructions was performed during heating and cooling cycles from room temperature to 700 °C and back. On average, higher permittivity values are found for concretes cured with smaller w/c ratio (more dens and less porous) as compared to concretes cured with higher w/c ratio (lighter and more porous). Samples from nuclear power plant reveals a permittivity close to the concrete prepared with lowest w/c ratio. Permittivity change along increasing temperature correlates with moisture loss and thermal decomposition reactions. These reactions are irreversible that lead to a permittivity divergence in heating and cooling scenarios. The variations of concrete permittivity because of w/c ratio, water transport and decomposition reactions are discussed.