Volume Stability and Frost Resistance of High–Ductility Magnesium Phosphate Cementitious Concrete

Abstract

To address the issue of pavement cracking due to brittle concrete in road and bridge engineering, this study explores the use of high–ductility magnesium phosphate cementitious concrete (HD–MPCC) for rapid repairs. The deformation and frost properties of HD–MPCC are analyzed to assess its suitability for this application. Deformation properties were tested for HD–MPCC specimens cured in both air and water. Subsequent tests focused on the frost performance and mechanical properties after freeze–thaw cycles. A mercury penetration technique was utilized to examine the pore structure. The findings reveal that the expansion deformation of HD–MPCC increases with curing age in both air and water conditions, and the quantitative relationship between the expansion deformation and curing age of HD–MPCC was analyzed. Additionally, the freeze–thaw cycles led to a decrease in mass loss, the relative dynamic elastic modulus, the ultimate tensile strength, the ultimate tensile strain, the flexural strength, and the peak deflection. The volume fraction of harmless and less harmful pores gradually decreased as the freeze–thaw cycle increased, while the volume fraction of more harmful pores increased, resulting in a decrease in the strength, ultimate tensile strain, and peak deflection.