Prediction of physical-mechanical properties of hollow interlocking compressed unstabilized and stabilized earth blocks at different moisture conditions using ultrasonic pulse velocity

2021 ◽  
pp. 103961
Author(s):  
Pardhasaradhi Kasinikota ◽  
Deb Dulal Tripura
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Earth Blocks ◽  
Moisture Conditions

Mechanical properties and freeze-thaw resistances of bronze-concrete composites

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Tuba Bahtli ◽  
Nesibe Sevde Ozbay
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Plastic Energy ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Schmidt Rebound Hammer

Studies in the literature show that the physical and mechanical properties of concrete could be improved by the incorporation of different kinds of industrial waste, including waste tire rubber and tire steel. Recycling of waste is important for economic gain and to curb environmental problems. In this study, finely ground CuAl10Ni bronze is used to improve the physical and mechanical properties, and freeze-thaw resistances of C30 concrete. The density, cold crushing strength, 3-point bending strength, elastic modulus, toughness, and freeze-thaw resistances of concrete are determined. In addition, the Schmidt Rebound Hammer (SRH) and the ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) tests, which are non-destructive test methods, are applied. SEM/EDX analyses are also carried out. It is noted that a more compacted structure of concrete is achieved with the addition of bronze sawdust. Then higher density and strength values are obtained for concretes that are produced by bronze addition. In addition, concretes including bronze sawdust generally show higher toughness due to high plastic energy capacities than pure concrete.

Ultrasonic pulse velocity for the evaluation of physical and mechanical properties of a highly porous building limestone

Ultrasonics ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 60 ◽  
pp. 33-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emilia Vasanelli ◽  
Donato Colangiuli ◽  
Angela Calia ◽  
Maria Sileo ◽  
Maria Antonietta Aiello
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Highly Porous

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH EVALUATION OF LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE WITH EXPANDED GLASS AGGREGATE BY ULTRASONIC PULSE VELOCITY METHOD

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Collins ◽  
Saman Hedjazi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Lightweight Concrete ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Unit Weight ◽  
Normal Weight Concrete

In the present study, a non-destructive testing method was utilized to assess the mechanical properties of lightweight and normal-weight concrete specimens. The experiment program consisted of more than a hundred concrete specimens with the unit weight ranging from around 850 to 2250 kg/m3. Compressive strength tests were performed at the age of seven and twenty eight days. Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) was the NDT that was implemented in this study to investigate the significance of the correlation between UPV and compressive strength of lightweight concrete specimens. Water to cement ratio (w/c), mix designs, aggregate volume, and the amount of normal weight coarse and fine aggregates replaced with lightweight aggregate, are the variables in this work. The lightweight aggregate used in this study, Poraver®, is a product of recycled glass materials. Furthermore, the validity of the current prediction methods in the literature was investigated including comparison between this study and an available expression in the literature on similar materials, for calculation of mechanical properties of lightweight concrete based on pulse velocity. It was observed that the recently developed empirical equation would better predict the compressive strength of lightweight concrete specimens in terms of the pulse velocity.

scholarly journals Effect of Hollow Corundum Microspheres Additive on Physical and Mechanical Properties and Thermal Shock Resistance Behavior of Bauxite Based Refractory Castable

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (16) ◽  
pp. 4736
Author(s):  
Rimvydas Stonys ◽  
Jurgita Malaiškienė ◽  
Jelena Škamat ◽  
Valentin Antonovič
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Thermal Shock ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Thermal Shock Resistance ◽  
Visual Analysis ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Shock Resistance

This paper analyses the effect of hollow corundum microspheres (HCM) on both physical-mechanical properties (density, ultrasonic pulse velocity, modulus of elasticity, and compressive strength) and thermal shock resistance behavior of refractory medium cement castable with bauxite aggregate. Moreover, the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) results of HCM and refractory castable samples are presented in the paper. It was found that the replacement of bauxite of 0–0.1 mm fraction by HCM (2.5%, 5%, and 10% by weight of dry mix) had no significant effect on the density and compressive strength of castable, while the modulus of elasticity decreased by 15%. Ultrasonic pulse velocity (Vup) values and the visual analysis of the samples after thermal cycling showed that a small amount of HCM in composition of refractory castable could reduce the formation and propagation of cracks and thus increase its thermal shock resistance.

scholarly journals PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF CONCRETE WITH BIOFUEL COMBUSTION FLY ASH SUPPLEMENT

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (0) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Deividas Augutis ◽  
Džigita Nagrockienė
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Closed Porosity ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Materials Used

Materials used for the study: Portland cement CEM I 42,5 R, 0/4 fraction sand, 4/16 fraction gravel, biofuel fly ash, superplastizer ViscoCrete D187 (V) and water. Seven compositions of concrete were designed by replacing 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% and 30% of cement with biofuel fly ash. The article analyses the effect of biofuel fly ash content on the properties of concrete. Studies have shown that the increase of biofuel fly ash content up to 15% increases concrete density and compressive strengh after 28 days of curing, compressive strength, ultrasonic pulse velocity, closed porosity, concrete forecasted freeze-thaw cycles and decreases water absorbtion, open porosity.

scholarly journals Enhancing Sustainable Concrete Properties by Green Vegetable Substance

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.37) ◽  
pp. 219
Author(s):  
Zainab Hasan Abdulabbas ◽  
Marwa Asad Salih ◽  
Ali Talib Jasim
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Gum Arabic ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Waste Materials ◽  
Concrete Properties ◽  
Concrete Production

From several points of view, disposal of waste materials in an environment is respected to be a significant problem because of its very low biodegradability and existence in huge quantities. Waste of plastic and metal bottles caps, cans of juices and soft drink, and tires rubber being among the most pronounced. This study was conducted to evaluate the efficiency of reusing these waste materials in concrete production and solve the segregation problem. As segregation increases in concrete involving these waste materials due to lighter weight of them relative to nature aggregate, therefore, attention was intensive on using natural product (Gum Arabic) that is an environmentally friendly chemical material for improving concrete properties. The conducted tests include; compressive strength, flexural strength, splitting tensile strength, density, water absorption, and ultrasonic pulse velocity. The results showed that replacing the volume of coarse aggregate by 25% compacted bottles caps and pull-tab of cans, 20% the plastic bottle caps, and 25% tires rubber shreds used decreased the mechanical properties of concrete to some extent less than reference mix and they were enhanced by employing Gum Arabic. In addition, the employment of Gum Arabic as liquid in concrete mixes developed the mechanical properties of concrete, reduced segregation, however raised the water absorption percent and declined the density of concrete.  

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