Dependence of the Quality of the Foam Concrete Mixture on Its Mixing Modes

Author(s):  
L. R. Mailyan ◽  
S. A. Stel’makh ◽  
E. M. Shcherban’ ◽  
K. E. Tkacheva
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (22) ◽  
pp. 8055
Author(s):  
Sergey A. Stel’makh ◽  
Evgenii M. Shcherban’ ◽  
Anatolii I. Shuiskii ◽  
Al’bert Yu. Prokopov ◽  
Sergey M. Madatyan ◽  
...  

The paper studies the influence of the geometric parameters of the mixer on the mixing process, the construction of the mixing body, its location in the mixer bulk, and the mixer shape and geometry. The technique of calculating the power spent on mixing the foam concrete mixture is described. The effects of the ratio of the mixture height to the mixer diameter, the number and width of reflective partitions, and the shape of the conical part of the mixer on the homogeneity of the foam concrete mixture and the power consumption are considered. The optimal ratios of the foam concrete mixture height to the mixer diameter have been determined. Moreover, the optimal range of the ratios of the partition width to the mixer diameter has been established, in order to obtain a homogeneous foam concrete mixture throughout the volume with lower energy consumption. The optimal values of the angle of the mixer conical part for the preparation of a foam concrete mixture have been determined.


2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.S. Fedyuk ◽  
A. Baranov ◽  
Y.H. Mugahed Amran

the compositions of gas and foam concrete with improved acoustic characteristics were developed. The optimal form of porosity, which contributes to the absorption of sound waves, both in the range of audible frequencies and at infrasonic and ultrasonic frequencies, is revealed. The mathematical model for designing sound-absorbing concrete was improved, taking into account both the porosity of the composite and the influence of the porous aggregate. The laws of synthesis of aerated concrete and foam concrete are established, which consist in optimizing the processes of structure formation due to the use of a polymineral cement-ash binder and blowing agent. The composition of the composite intensifies the process of hydration of the system, which leads to the synthesis of a polymineral heterodisperse matrix with an open porosity of more than 60%. Peculiarities of the influence of the “Portland cement – aluminosilicate – complex of modifiers” system on the rheology of the concrete mixture was identified, which can significantly reduce shear stress and create easily formed cellular concrete mixtures. The increased activity and granulometry of aluminosilicates predetermine an increase in the number of contacts and mechanical adhesion between particles during compaction, strengthening the frame of inter-pore septa. The mechanism of the influence of the composition of the concrete mixture on the microstructure of the composite is established. The presence of refined aluminosilicates and a complex of additives in the system along with cement contribute to the synthesis of the matrix with open porosity, thereby increasing the sound absorption coefficient.


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-62
Author(s):  
Ika Sulianti ◽  
Ibrahim Ibrahim ◽  
Agus Subrianto ◽  
Adelia Monita ◽  
Medici Medici

Styrofoam waste presents the environment issue because it is difficult to decompose. As an effort to recycle this pollutant, styrofoam can be utilized as an additive in asphalt concrete mixture. The use of additives aims to create a flexible pavement layer having good performance and meet the requirements. The purpose of this study is to find out whether the addition of styrofoam can improve the quality of asphalt mixtures, and look for alternative additives that can increase asphalt pavement performance. In this study, researchers used food container styrofoam as an addition and incorforated into Asphalt Concrete Wearing Course (AC-WC) mixture. The styrofoam content was 6.5%; 6.75%; 7% ; 7.25%; and 7.5% of asphalt weight. The optimum asphalt contentused is 5.5%. The value of the optimum stability was 3126,002 kg, found at 7.25% of styrofoam content. The best results of Marshall test was obtained at 6.5% of styrofoam content  with stability value  1362,045 kg, VIM value 4,96%, VMA 15,025%, VFA 67,800%, flow 3,44 mm, and MQ 416,338 kg / mm.


2019 ◽  
Vol 974 ◽  
pp. 125-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia V. Chernyisheva ◽  
Svetlana V. Shatalova ◽  
Maria Yu. Drebezgova ◽  
Evgeniy N. Lesnichenko

The article discusses the possibility of obtaining the effective thermal insulating and constructive foamed concrete on a composite gypsum binder. The composition was selected, the stepwise loading scheme of the foam concrete mixture components was proposed, the properties and microstructure of cellular concrete based on a composite gypsum binder with mineral addition of finely-dispersed concrete scrap were studied.


2015 ◽  
Vol 1085 ◽  
pp. 245-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander I. Kudyakov ◽  
Alexey B. Steshenko

The results of studies of fiber reinforced cement foam concrete with mineral and synthetic fibers are given in the article. Introduction of fibers in the amount of 0.1-2% of the weight of cement in the foam concrete mixture enables increase in the strength of the foam concrete in 28 days by 2.5 -fold, decrease in the thermal conductivity by 30-40% and the shrinkage strain by 42-90%.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2131 (4) ◽  
pp. 042034
Author(s):  
E Bartenjeva

Abstract An effective method for increasing the aggregate stability of non-autoclave heat-insulating foam concrete is proposed. This material is prepared using a two-stage technology on a turbulent-type installation. An increase in the stability of the foam in the mortar mixture by 9.5-23% has been established. An increase in the viscosity of the foam concrete mixture by 13.5% was revealed. Wollastonite and diopside are actively involved in the formation of a stable structure of foam concrete and are structurally modifying centers. The introduction of mineral additives contributes to the formation of a homogeneous stable structure of non-autoclave foam concrete. Thus, an increase in the stability of the cellular system in the technology of non-autoclave cement-ash foam concrete is possible due to the control of the processes of structure formation when using dispersed mineral additives of wollastonite and diopside. Due to the structural-modifying effect of additives as crystallization centers for neoplasms, a more complete hydration of the cement and a strong contact of the additives with the cement stone should be ensured


2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 70-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zinta Zimele ◽  
Maris Sinka ◽  
Aleksandrs Korjakins ◽  
Diana Bajare ◽  
Genadijs Sahmenko

Abstract Global warming being increasingly discussed, solutions for reducing emission greenhouse gases become more important in all industry sectors. The total energy consumed in the construction sector contribute up to 1/3 from all greenhouse gases emissions. Large part of it comes from the cement production – 5 % of the total global emissions. The foam concrete is lightweight concrete with good thermal properties and ability to reduce CO2 emissions by reducing the use of cement due to its low density. The aim of this study is to determine impact on the environment with the use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) with focus on Global Warming Potential (GWP) for two different compressive strength foam concrete mixtures produced in Latvia by unique intensive mixing technology – turbulence with cavitation effect. Afterwards, the selected foam concrete mixtures are compared with alternative materials with similar compressive strength – aerated concrete and hollow ceramic blocks. The foam concrete mixture having 12.5 MPa compressive strength showed higher CO2 emissions than hallow ceramic block. The majority of CO2 emissions comes from the Portland cement, which is a key element in its composition. On the other hand, the foam concrete mixture having 2.4 MPa compressive strength showed higher CO2 emissions than aerated concrete block. The majority of CO2 emissions are due to foam glass granules, which is the main element contributing to the increased insulation properties of the material. Comparison of each foam concrete with analogue building material by compressive strength shows that the chosen foam concrete mixtures produce greater GWP than alternative materials. This research allows to identify the environmental impacts of different foam concrete mixture components and to improve these mixtures to achieve similar properties with less impact, for example, by replacing foam glass granules with granules made from recycled glass or replacing cement with flay ash, silica fume or recycled glass powder.


2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-132
Author(s):  
Henrikas Sivilevičius ◽  
Valentinas Podviezko

A new partial conditional optimization method which enables to select the best ratio of imported fillers not only while designing the composition of asphalt concrete mixture but also while adjusting the composition of the produced asphalt concrete mixture according to the actual quality of hot fractions is presented. The constructed mathematical model, algorithm and the solved task prove that irrespective of the number of fillers (from 2 to 7 and more) the ratio of their mass can be selected which enables to produce an asphalt concrete mixture which meets the requirements of the composition project best. The mass ratio λ of imported fillers A 1 and reclaimed dust A 2, which settled and accumulated in the dry purification equipment of an asphalt concrete plant presented in Regulations DAT.AD-96 was taken into account for the first time. Methodological scientific novelty and a possibility to apply it in practice can improve the control of asphalt concrete mixture production.


Transport ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henrikas Sivilevičius

The duration of asphalt concrete functioning depends on the quality of the asphalt concrete mixture used to pave the road. Grading of hot fractions sieved through technological sieves of asphalt concrete mixture, their pollution with particles of different size as well as stability influence on the quality of an asphalt concrete mixture. Each j - (j = 1...., m) aggregate mineral material or mixture is made up of two (mineral powder, particle of size less than 0,09 or 0,071 mm, and sand, particle of size from 2 to 0,09 mm or 5-0,071 mm) or three (crushed stone, particle size is larger than 2 or 5 mm) mineral components (i = 1, ..., k) . When required technological operations of asphalt concrete mixture production are carried out, the quantity and stability of any i - component in mineral materials change when they move through an asphalt concrete mixer. The more stable the quantity of mineral components in mineral materials (especially in finally dosed) is, the more uniform the composition of asphalt concrete mixture is produced. The experiments showed that when asphalt concrete mixture is produced applying a traditional technology in an asphalt concrete mixer of model D-597, D-508-2A, D-645-3 andD-590, sieved hot fractions of 0–5 mm and 5–15 are polluted with particles of different size by more than 10 per cent; and this pollution is neither uniform nor stable. Following a well-known theory, an average quadratic deviation σ of arithmetic undersized particles sieved through laboratory sieves ~aggregate mineral materials is the greatest when their mean X makes up 50 per cent; therefore, hot fractions of 0–5 mm and 5–15 mm were produced on the experimental data obtained from production as well as regression equations σ = ƒ( X )of statistical indeces of cold mineral powder. The values of average quadratic deviations σ µij of mineral component quantities in those finally dosed mineral materials are obtained from curves drawn according to the regression equations. They can be used to estimate dispersion σ2 Gi of mineral component i in asphalt concrete mixture which depends on the accuracy and stability of technological factors of an asphalt concrete mixer.


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