Real-Time Measurement of Mortar Properties with Electrical Resistivity during Curing
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 35, Issue 11
Abstract
This work used electrical resistivity over the first 72 h of hydration to measure the impact of air, sealed, and wet curing on mortar samples at different depths. The resistivity measurements provide new insights that are not easily obtained with other techniques and provide direct insights into the moisture change. The resistivity correlates with the porosity, degree of saturation (DOS), and a novel splitting test. This work also provides important insights into how curing impacts the porosity, DOS, and strength of mortar samples at different depths. This work is the basis for future real-time sensing techniques with resistivity.
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Some or all data, models, or codes that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Acknowledgments
This work was supported by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT 2268).
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Volume 35 • Issue 11 • November 2023
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Received: Sep 25, 2022
Accepted: Mar 22, 2023
Published online: Aug 18, 2023
Published in print: Nov 1, 2023
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