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Abou Houraira, A, Ouali, A, Elhammoumi, O and Fekri, A (2023) Effect of accelerated aging by temperature and moisture variation cycles on the durability of concrete. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(03), 533-48.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: climate change; concrete; durability; exposure; heat curing
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  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-07-2021-0100
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    Purpose: Morocco is facing climate change, as shown by national studies conducted to date. The purpose of our research work is, on one hand, to develop an experimental protocol; simulating the Moroccan climate, through exposing concretes to accelerated aging in different cycles of temperature variation (+5 to +40 C°) and humidity (60–98% RH) and on another hand, to determine the effect of exposure to temperature and humidity variation cycles on the durability indicators (of concrete [with and without thermal cure]). Design/methodology/approach: For this purpose, three classes of concrete were studied (C35, C40 and C55). Each class of concrete was considered first with no addition of silica fume (SF) and then with a 10% addition of SF. The concrete samples underwent three types of conditioning before performing the tests. The control concretes (Ct) were demoulated after 24 h and stored under stable temperature and humidity conditions (20 ± 2 °C and 80% ± 5 RH). Treated concretes (CV) demouled after 24 h and exposed to 300 cycles of 12 h of temperature and moisture variation in a climate chamber. And finally, concretes that have undergone a heat cure (CTV) for 5 h at 90 °C, were then removed from the mold and exposed to temperature and moisture variations cycles identical to treated concrete (CV). Findings: The results obtained show that aging accelerated by temperature change, and humidity improves durability indicators compared to Ct. Concretes that have undergone a thermal cure, followed by accelerated aging, show an improvement in durability indicators between 50 and 200 cycles, but the performance of concrete decreases after 200 exposure cycles. The addition of SF plays a beneficial role in the durability of concrete in the three exposure environments. Originality/value: The originality of the work is, to develop an experimental protocol, simulating the Moroccan climate, through exposing concretes to accelerated aging in different cycles of temperature variation (+5 to +40 C°) and humidity (60–98% RH) and on another hand, to determine the effect of exposure to temperature and humidity variation cycles on the durability indicators of conventional concrete (with and without thermal cure).

Ackerly, K and Brager, G (2013) Window signalling systems: control strategies and occupant behaviour. Building Research & Information, 41(03), 342-60.

Ahmed, M O and El-adaway, I H (2023) An integrated game-theoretic and reinforcement learning modeling for multi-stage construction and infrastructure bidding. Construction Management and Economics, 41(03), 183–207.

Atuahene, B T, Kanjanabootra, S and Gajendran, T (2023) Transformative role of big data through enabling capability recognition in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 41(03), 208–31.

Dallasega, P, Schulze, F and Revolti, A (2023) Augmented Reality to overcome Visual Management implementation barriers in construction: a MEP case study. Construction Management and Economics, 41(03), 232–55.

Ech Charqy, Y, Radouani, R and Essahli, M (2023) FE modeling of the effect of conductivity in galvanic corrosion between different types of stainless steel and carbon steel in a structure bolted joint. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(03), 574-87.

Ertemir, D Y and Edis, E (2023) Sustaining modern heritage buildings: visual defect categorisation guides for the general condition survey of rendered-painted facades. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(03), 606-24.

Fireman, M C T, Saurin, T A, Formoso, C T, Koskela, L and Tommelein, I D (2023) Slack in production planning and control: a study in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 41(03), 256–76.

Goins, J and Moezzi, M (2013) Linking occupant complaints to building performance. Building Research & Information, 41(03), 361-72.

Gupta, R and Gregg, M (2013) Preventing the overheating of English suburban homes in a warming climate. Building Research & Information, 41(03), 281-300.

Henriques, D F, Clara, M P and Flores-Colen, I (2023) Inspection and structural assessment of traditional timber floors: a practical systematization. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(03), 675-91.

Ismail, Z A (2023) Improving failure risk by better planning and safety for precast beam-to-column connection elements using physical internet-enabled building information modeling technology: a Malaysian case study. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(03), 517-32.

Kumar, A, Khare, R, Sankat, S and Madhavi, P (2023) Fire safety assessment for older adults in high-rise residential buildings in India: a comprehensive study. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(03), 625-46.

Lomas, K J and Kane, T (2013) Summertime temperatures and thermal comfort in UK homes. Building Research & Information, 41(03), 259-80.

Montazami, A and Nicol, F (2013) Overheating in schools: comparing existing and new guidelines. Building Research & Information, 41(03), 317-29.

Schellen, L, Loomans, M, de Wit, M and van Marken Lichtenbelt, W (2013) The influence of different cooling techniques and gender on thermal perception. Building Research & Information, 41(03), 330-41.

Teli, D, James, P A B and Jentsch, M F (2013) Thermal comfort in naturally ventilated primary school classrooms. Building Research & Information, 41(03), 301-16.

Van Den Bossche, N, Blommaert, A and Daniotti, B (2023) The impact of demographical, geographical and climatological factors on building defects in Belgium. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(03), 549-73.

Ventura, M, S. Dias, I, Flores-Colen, I and Silva, A (2023) Pathology and proactive maintenance of floor finishes. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(03), 588-605.