Hourly three-minute creep testing of an LC3 paste at early ages: Advanced test evaluation and the effects of the pozzolanic reaction on shrinkage, elastic stiffness, and creep
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A study conducted by researchers from TU Wien (Sophie Schmid, Luis Zelaya-Lainez, Olaf Lahayne, and Bernhard Pichler) and ALAS Minerals GmbH (Martin Peyerl), published in the latest issue of Cement and Concrete Research, provides new insights into the early-age shrinkage, elastic stiffness, and creep behaviour of a limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) paste. LC3 is a sustainable alternative to the traditionally used ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and has the potential to reduce CO2 emissions by 30-40%.
This research represents a step towards a better mechanical understanding of more sustainable construction materials, offering hope for further reducing the environmental impact of one of the world’s most widely used building materials.