Abstract: This study investigated the effect of alkalis on C3S hydration with and without incorporating aluminate phases. Pastes of 100% C3S and 90% C3S+10% metakaolin (MK) were prepared at 1%, 2%, and 3% Na2O content. X-ray diffraction ...

Abstract: The corrosion of steel fibers is a direct cause of the deterioration of steel fiber-reinforced concrete in chloride environments. This study mainly investigated the corrosion behavior of steel fibers exposed to NaCl solutions ...