Influence of thermal damage on chloride penetration in concrete: Experimental and theoretical modeling

This study investigates the effect of thermal damage on chloride penetration in concrete by analyzing experimental data obtained from 70 cylindrical and prismatic samples with compressive strengths of 34 and 43 MPa. The samples were subjected to elevated temperatures (200, 350, 500, and 650 °C) for...

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Main Authors: Ayman N. Ababneh, Rajai Al-Rousan, Saleh Alsharman, Basma H. Al-shorman
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-07-01
Series:Case Studies in Construction Materials
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214509525005546
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Saleh Alsharman
Basma H. Al-shorman
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description This study investigates the effect of thermal damage on chloride penetration in concrete by analyzing experimental data obtained from 70 cylindrical and prismatic samples with compressive strengths of 34 and 43 MPa. The samples were subjected to elevated temperatures (200, 350, 500, and 650 °C) for two hours, and the extent of thermal damage was assessed using ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) measurements. Following exposure to a saline. Results indicated that thermal exposure significantly accelerates chloride ingress, with chloride penetration depth increasing by up to 45 % in samples exposed to 650 °C compared to control specimens. This was attributed to increased cracking, resulting in greater pore connectivity and facilitating easier chloride ion movement. In order to measure chloride penetration into heat-damaged concrete, a predictive model was created that took into account how damage severity affects diffusion behavior. Experimental data was used to validate the model, which showed a strong agreement with measured chloride profiles. The findings highlight the significant impact of heat exposure on concrete's resistance to chloride ingress, emphasizing the need for further research on additional environmental factors such as relative humidity and material composition to enhance durability predictions in fire-affected structures.
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spelling doaj-art-e9ce92f388fa4dd69b50e9add4e747a92025-08-20T03:09:41ZengElsevierCase Studies in Construction Materials2214-50952025-07-0122e0475610.1016/j.cscm.2025.e04756Influence of thermal damage on chloride penetration in concrete: Experimental and theoretical modelingAyman N. Ababneh0Rajai Al-Rousan1Saleh Alsharman2Basma H. Al-shorman3Civil Engineering Faculty of Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan; Corrsponding author.Civil Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, JordanCivil Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, JordanCivil Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, JordanThis study investigates the effect of thermal damage on chloride penetration in concrete by analyzing experimental data obtained from 70 cylindrical and prismatic samples with compressive strengths of 34 and 43 MPa. The samples were subjected to elevated temperatures (200, 350, 500, and 650 °C) for two hours, and the extent of thermal damage was assessed using ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) measurements. Following exposure to a saline. Results indicated that thermal exposure significantly accelerates chloride ingress, with chloride penetration depth increasing by up to 45 % in samples exposed to 650 °C compared to control specimens. This was attributed to increased cracking, resulting in greater pore connectivity and facilitating easier chloride ion movement. In order to measure chloride penetration into heat-damaged concrete, a predictive model was created that took into account how damage severity affects diffusion behavior. Experimental data was used to validate the model, which showed a strong agreement with measured chloride profiles. The findings highlight the significant impact of heat exposure on concrete's resistance to chloride ingress, emphasizing the need for further research on additional environmental factors such as relative humidity and material composition to enhance durability predictions in fire-affected structures.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214509525005546Chloride penetrationThermal damageDiffusion coefficientSurface chloride concentration
spellingShingle Ayman N. Ababneh
Rajai Al-Rousan
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Basma H. Al-shorman
Influence of thermal damage on chloride penetration in concrete: Experimental and theoretical modeling
Case Studies in Construction Materials
Chloride penetration
Thermal damage
Diffusion coefficient
Surface chloride concentration
title Influence of thermal damage on chloride penetration in concrete: Experimental and theoretical modeling
title_full Influence of thermal damage on chloride penetration in concrete: Experimental and theoretical modeling
title_fullStr Influence of thermal damage on chloride penetration in concrete: Experimental and theoretical modeling
title_full_unstemmed Influence of thermal damage on chloride penetration in concrete: Experimental and theoretical modeling
title_short Influence of thermal damage on chloride penetration in concrete: Experimental and theoretical modeling
title_sort influence of thermal damage on chloride penetration in concrete experimental and theoretical modeling
topic Chloride penetration
Thermal damage
Diffusion coefficient
Surface chloride concentration
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214509525005546
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