RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article T1 Quantification and characterization of the microstructural damage of recycled aggregate self-compacting concrete under cyclic temperature changes A1 Revilla Cuesta, Víctor A1 Skaf Revenga, Marta A1 Chica Páez, José Antonio A1 Ortega López, Vanesa A1 Manso Villalaín, Juan Manuel K1 Self-compacting concrete K1 Recycled aggregate K1 Cyclic temperature change K1 Thermal internal damage K1 Microstructural characterization K1 Indicator non-destructive property K1 Ingeniería civil K1 Civil engineering K1 Materiales de construcción K1 Building materials AB Recycled Aggregate (RA) usually increases porosity and weakens Interfacial Transition Zones (ITZs) of concrete,which favors the appearance of internal thermal damage. Four Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) mixes withcoarse and fine RA were subjected to positive and negative cyclic temperature variations to characterize theirthermal damage and quantify its effects. Two damage mechanisms were found. On the one hand, micro-cracksappeared in the ITZs. On the other hand, micro-cracks arose from the micro-pores and propagated through thecementitious matrix. Both damage mechanisms were promoted by the use of coarse and fine RA, respectively.The damage was most notable at sub-zero temperatures and when adding coarse RA. Furthermore, it primarilyaffected compressive strength, although ultrasonic pulse velocity and hardened density also decreased, whichserved as non-destructive indicators to indirectly quantify the level of thermal internal damage of SCC. PB Elsevier SN 0167-577X YR 2023 FD 2023-02 LK http://hdl.handle.net/10259/7477 UL http://hdl.handle.net/10259/7477 LA eng NO This work was funded by MICINN, AEI, EU, ERDF and NextGenerationEU/PRTR [PID2020-113837RB-I00; 10.13039/501100011033; TED2021-129715B-I00; FPU17/03374]; JCyL and ERDF [UIC-231]; and the University of Burgos [SUCONS, Y135.GI]. DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Burgos RD 30-abr-2024