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Journal : Advance Sustainable Science, Engineering and Technology (ASSET)

Performance Evaluation of Seawater-Mixed Mortar under Carbonation Exposure for Sustainable Repair Applications Pinta Astuti; Adinda Dewi Puspitasari; Ahmad Choiry Fajar; Anisa Zulkarnain; Adhitya Yoga Purnama
Advance Sustainable Science Engineering and Technology Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): February-April
Publisher : Science and Technology Research Centre Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/7k5s0e50

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Corrosion and carbonation pose significant risks to reinforced concrete structures, necessitating timely patch repairs, especially when using seawater-mixed mortar. This study evaluated the influence of binder type, cover thickness, corrosion protection methods, and exposure conditions on the durability of reinforced concrete. Specimens using Portland Pozzolan Cement (PPC) and Portland Composite Cement (PCC) with 3 cm and 5 cm cover depths were tested over 400 days. PCC exhibited superior corrosion resistance due to its higher CaO content, enhancing strength, reducing permeability, and limiting chloride ion ingress. Surface concrete coatings were the most effective in mitigating carbonation, limiting carbonation depth to 0.38 cm, while steel-coated and uncoated specimens showed greater depths of 0.50 cm and 0.55 cm, respectively. Exposure conditions significantly influenced performance, with dry and dry-wet cycles accelerating carbonation, while wet conditions provided better protection. The findings recommend PCC-based mortar combined with surface coatings for patch repair applications to improve long-term durability in marine environments.
Geopolymer Bio-Patch Repair: Microbially-Induced Calcite and Pozzolanic Fly Ash and Rice Husk Ash for Corrosion-Resistant of Reinforced Concrete Repair Pinta Astuti; Angga Jordi Wisnu Nouvaldi; Aprilia Rahmayanti; Pramudya Surya Shabura; Muhammad Etandra Fara Adzani; Dylan Ataa Tsany; Adhitya Yoga Purnama; Rahmita Sari Rafdinal
Advance Sustainable Science Engineering and Technology Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): November - January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/asset.v8i1.2729

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Indonesia’s archipelagic environment subjects concrete structures to severe corrosion and sulfate attacks, necessitating sustainable repair solutions. This study evaluates a geopolymer-based bio-patch repair mortar utilizing fly ash (FA), rice husk ash (RHA), and Bacillus subtilis bacteria to induce Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP). While the silica-rich ashes act as pozzolanic materials, the bacteria enhance durability by reducing oxygen levels and lowering corrosion rates. Microscopic analysis confirmed the formation of calcium carbonate ($CaCO_3$) and calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H), both of which significantly improve mechanical properties. The research identified an optimum mixture of 93% FA, 6% RHA, and 1% bacteria, which achieved a compressive strength of 30 MPa, a density of 2.32 g/cm³, and a low water absorption rate of 3.25%. These results meet standard performance requirements, demonstrating that this eco-friendly geopolymer-MICP system is a viable and innovative contribution to structural repair in aggressive environments.