Effect of mix proportion, water-cement ratio, age and curing conditions on the dynamic modulus of elasticity of concrete

1969 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 171-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.W.S. de Graft-Johnson ◽  
N.S. Bawa
2014 ◽  
Vol 887-888 ◽  
pp. 814-818
Author(s):  
Li Xue Wang ◽  
Xiao Ting Shan ◽  
Yu Qing Zhang ◽  
Chun Sheng Li ◽  
Zai Xing Wang ◽  
...  

In order to research the changes of concrete properties in freeze-thaw environment, five concrete samples with water-cement ratio respectively equal to 0.60, 0.65, 0.70, 0.75 and 0.80 were tested in freeze-thaw environment according to GB/T50082-2009 concrete rapid freeze-thaw cycles test method. Five samples were carried out 0, 25, 50, 75, 100 times faster freeze-thaw cycles test. With the increasing number of freeze-thaw cycles, the concrete relative dynamic modulus of elasticity loss rises, the compressive strength drops, and the carbonation depth increases. The greater the water-cement ratio of concrete specimens with freeze-thaw cycles, the greater the degree of damage increases.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1205 (1) ◽  
pp. 012007
Author(s):  
J Cepcianska ◽  
J Dragomirova ◽  
E Kuzielova ◽  
M Zemlicka ◽  
M T Palou

Abstract The present work investigates the influence of curing conditions on the mechanical and physical properties of heavyweight concrete. The prismatic bars of 40 mm × 40 mm × 160 mm dimension were cured in a climatic chamber (relative humidity 30%, average temperature 26°C), wet (100% of humidity, average room temperature 26°C) and CO2 chamber-wet (relative humidity 90%, average temperature 50°C and average CO2 concentration 20 %) conditions for 2, 7, 28 and 90 days. Density, compressive strength, dynamic modulus of elasticity, and longitudinal shrinkage were determined at different ages of curing. Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry was used to analyze and determine the influence of carbonation on pore structure evolution. Samples cured under CO2-wet conditions showed a higher compressive strength (54.05, 66.83, 84.98, 96.35 MPa) compared to that of the samples exposed to wet (45.49, 65.87, 78.91, 93.80 MPa) and dry (39.62, 46.52, 48.45, 45.28 MPa) conditions at all ages. The dynamic modulus of elasticity of CO2-wet cured samples (53.02, 51.48, 59.24, 67.60 GPa) was lower than that of samples cured in wet conditions (59.82, 66.76, 78.84, 80.27, GPa), but higher than that of dry-cured samples (45.74, 45.73, 43.91, 44.62 GPa). The density of the samples exposed to all curing conditions was higher than 3800 kg/m3. Carbonation led to a decrease in total porosity (from 10% to 20%) and an increase in density (from 320 to 390 kg/m3). Also, the time and curing conditions have strongly influenced the pore structure. The precipitation of calcium carbonate in the matrix of concrete and the acceleration of hydration reaction under wet conditions has led to a decrease in porosity.


2018 ◽  
Vol 238 ◽  
pp. 02010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao Wang ◽  
Zhao-Lei Liu ◽  
Lei Yu

To detect which micro structure index can make an effected on the anti-frozen durability on concrete, 3 kinds of concrete with different mix proportion have been made. The dynamic modulus of elasticity and pore structure index were detected and the relativity of them was analysed. The result shows that the dynamic modulus of elasticity decreases after freezing and wary with porosity. Critical pore size becomes larger. The gel pore amount decreases. The capillary and macro pore amount increase. There is a good relativity between frost-resistance performance and pore parameters. By decreasing porosity and the amount of macro pore, increasing gel pore amount, the anti-frozen durability can be enhanced.


Akustika ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 45-50
Author(s):  
Alena Rohanová

This paper explores the analysis of sound speeds in the longitudinal direction and their reduction to the reference moisture content w = 12 %. The sound speed cw was determined with Sylvatest Duo device. Moisture content of beech sawmill assortments (round timber: N = 16, logs: N = 2 × 16, structural boards: N = 54) in the range of 12 – 72 % was measured. For the analysis purposes, the sound speed was converted to reference conditions (c12, uref = 12%). A second-degree polynomial (parabola) with a regression equation of the form: c// = 5649 - 27,371 × w + 0.0735 × w2 was used to convert cw to c12, and correction of measured and calculated values was used as well. The sound speeds c12 in sawmill assortments (c12,round, c12,log, c12,board) were evaluated by linear dependences. Dependence was not confirmed for c12,round and c12,board1 (r = 0.168), in contrast for c12,round and c12,log2 the dependence is statistically very significant (r = 0.634). The results of testing showed that the most suitable procedure for predicting quality of structural timber is the first step round timber – log2, the second step: log2 - board2. More exact results of the construction boards were obtained from log2 than from log1. The sound speed is used in the calculation of dynamic modulus of elasticity (Edyn). EN 408 mentions the possibility of using dynamic modulus of elasticity as an alternative method in predicting the quality of structural timber.


Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 104
Author(s):  
Fernando A. N. Silva ◽  
João M. P. Q. Delgado ◽  
António C. Azevedo ◽  
Tahlaiti Mahfoud ◽  
Abdelhafid Khelidj ◽  
...  

Early deterioration of reinforced concrete foundations has been often reported in recent years. This process is usually characterized by an extensive mapping cracking process on concrete surfaces that results from several types of Internal Swelling Reaction (ISR). In this paper, a real case study of a tall reinforced concrete building with a severe deterioration process installed in its deep foundations is discussed. Laboratory tests were performed in concrete drilled cores extracted from a deep pile cap block 19 years after the beginning of construction. Tests to assess the compressive strength, the static and the dynamic modulus of elasticity, the gas permeability, and electron microscopy scanning to find out the primary mechanism responsible for the deterioration observed during in situ inspections. Chemical alterations of materials were observed in concrete cores, mainly due to Delayed Ettringite Formation (DEF), which significantly affected the integrity and durability of the structure. Dynamic modulus of elasticity showed to be a better indicator of damage induced by ISR in concrete than compressive strength. Procedures to strengthen the deteriorated elements using prestressing proved to be an efficient strategy to recover the structural integrity of pile caps deteriorated due to expansions due to ISR.


Holzforschung ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
pp. 414-418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng-Jung Lin ◽  
Ming-Jer Tsai ◽  
Chia-Ju Lee ◽  
Song-Yung Wang ◽  
Lang-Dong Lin

Abstract The effects of ring characteristics on the compressive strength and dynamic modulus of elasticity of seven softwood species in Taiwan were examined. The results revealed good correlation between compressive strength and dynamic modulus of elasticity obtained using an ultrasonic wave technique (correlation coefficient r=0.77–0.86). Overall, compressive strength increased with decreasing ring width parameters and increasing ring density parameters. Ring density was related to compressive strength, but was not the sole factor affecting the wood strength. According to our statistical analysis, compressive strength was affected by various ring characteristics. Relationships between ring characteristics and compressive strength are influenced by the anatomic direction. Results revealed that earlywood density and minimum density in a ring are equally important variables for evaluating the compressive strength of wood.


1942 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. A129-A135
Author(s):  
C. O. Harris

Abstract The purpose of the investigation described in this paper was to obtain information concerning the dynamic properties of rubber bonded to metal. Two properties of rubber were measured (a) the internal damping and (b) the dynamic modulus of elasticity. Two types of specimens were tested (a) rubber cylinders bonded to steel cylinders at the ends and stressed in compression and (b) specimens of rubber bonded to steel and stressed in shear. All specimens were of the same stock, 5140-V-4, manufactured by the U. S. Rubber Company. The hardness, as measured by the durometer, varied from 32 to 40. In the process of bonding to the steel, a 1/32-in. layer of 60-durometer stock was added adjacent to each piece of steel. This represents standard practice of the U. S. Rubber Company in bonding soft stock to metal. All specimens were cured for 30 min at 279 F.


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