Strength and durability of lightweight concrete

2004 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 307-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.N Haque ◽  
H Al-Khaiat ◽  
O Kayali
Keyword(s):  
Lightweight Concrete ◽  
Strength And Durability

Development of Lightweight Concrete using Industrial Waste Palm Oil Clinker

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Al-Ani ◽  
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Wan Hamidon ◽  
Wan Mohtar ◽  
Basma Alwachy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palm Oil ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Lightweight Concrete ◽  
Light Weight ◽  
Durability Properties ◽  
Light Weight Concrete ◽  
Water Absorption Test ◽  
Natural Aggregates ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Strength And Durability

Concrete is a major material used in the construction of buildings and structures in the world. Gravel and sand are the major ingredients of concrete but are non-renewable natural materials. Therefore, the utilisation of palm oil clinker (POC), a solid waste generated from palm oil industry is proposed to replace natural aggregate in this research to reduce the demand for natural aggregates. One mix of ordinary concrete as control concrete; while four mix proportions of oil palm clinker concrete were obtained by replacing 25 %, 50 %, 75 %, and 100 % of gravel and sand of control concrete with coarse and fine oil palm clinker respectively by volume, with same cement content and water cement ratio. Compressive strength test was carried out of concretes with different percentages of oil palm clinker; whereas water absorption test according to respective standard, were carried out to determine the durability properties of various mixes. Based on the results obtained, the study on the effect of percentage of clinker on strength and durability properties was drawn. According to ACI classification of light weight concrete only the 100 percentage replacement can achieve the definition of light weight concrete since its density less than 1900 kg/m3 and strength larger than 17 MPa. Eventually the 25 % replacement of the normal aggregate by the OPC will improve the strength and durability of the concrete.

Research and Applying Evolution of High Efficient Water-Reducing Agent for High Performance Concrete

2012 ◽  
Vol 610-613 ◽  
pp. 573-576
Author(s):  
Zheng Jun Wang ◽  
Jia Bin Liang
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Lightweight Concrete ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Concrete Strength ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Reducing Agent ◽  
Mass Concrete ◽  
Green Concrete ◽  
High Efficient ◽  
Strength And Durability

This paper discusses the development of water-reducing agent and the present situation of the application of high performance concrete. The traditional concrete will be substituted by high performance concrete, green concrete. In the course of appearance of high performance and green, concrete admixtures plays an extremely important role. Concrete water-reducing agent is admixture of the main part. In the case of keeping liquidity, it can make water consumption reduce, so the concrete strength and durability can be improved. It is applicable to all kinds of industrial and civil construction engineering, and it can be applied to different strength grade of concrete. It has important significance for mass concrete engineering, marine building facilities, and component and product of high strength lightweight concrete.

scholarly journals Development of an Ultra-Lightweight Thin Film Polymer Modified Concrete Material

2011 ◽  
Vol 466 ◽  
pp. 131-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deon Kruger ◽  
Michael van der Westhuizen
Keyword(s):  
Lightweight Concrete ◽  
In Situ Testing ◽  
Concrete Material ◽  
Performance Requirements ◽  
Practical Evaluation ◽  
Precast Elements ◽  
Polymer Modified Concrete ◽  
Strength And Durability ◽  
Film Polymer

Certain construction situations call for the use of ultra-lightweight concrete materials. The properties of such materials allow for the utilisation of concrete in weight critical applications, for example precast elements, roofing panels, flooring and cladding of structures. The weight saving benefits of lightweight concrete are evident, yet a trade-off in the strength and durability characteristics of the concrete are made. This paper sets out to develop an ultra-lightweight thin filmed polymer modified concrete material for such applications. This material may incorporate specialised aggregates and admixtures to meet performance requirements but the effects of these on the performance of the lightweight concrete are to be carefully evaluated. This paper presents some of the results obtained by means of laboratory testing as well in-situ testing. As part of the in-situ testing, the paper also reports on the practical evaluation of the ultra-lightweight material characteristics performed through the construction of a light weight concrete racing canoe. This allowed for the evaluation of the material performance characteristics and the establishment of acceptable work and application methods when constructing with this material.

scholarly journals Recycled Plastic and Cork Waste for Structural Lightweight Concrete Production

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1876 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Parra ◽  
Eva M. Sánchez ◽  
Isabel Miñano ◽  
Francisco Benito ◽  
Pilar Hidalgo
Keyword(s):  
Compression Strength ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Lightweight Concrete ◽  
Chloride Ion ◽  
Total Porosity ◽  
Lightweight Aggregates ◽  
Chloride Ion Penetration ◽  
Concrete Production ◽  
Risk Areas ◽  
Strength And Durability

The use of waste materials as lightweight aggregates in concrete is highly recommended in seismic risk areas and environmentally recommended. However, reaching the strength needed for the concrete to be used structurally may be challenging. In this study four dosages were assayed: the first two-specimen had high cement content (550 and 700 kg/m3 respectively), Nanosilica, fly ash and superplasticizer. These samples were high performance, reaching a strength of 100MPa at 90 days. The other two mixtures were identical but replaced 48% of the aggregates with recycled lightweight aggregates (30% polypropylene, 18.5% cork). To estimate its strength and durability the mixtures were subjected to several tests. Compression strength, elasticity modulus, mercury intrusion porosimetry, carbonation, attack by chlorides, and penetration of water under pressure were analyzed. The compression strength and density of the lightweight mixtures were reduced 68% and 19% respectively; nonetheless, both retained valid levels for structural use (over 30MPa at 90 days). Results, such as the total porosity between 9.83% and 17.75% or the chloride ion penetration between 8.6 and 5.9mm, suggest that the durability of these concretes, including the lightweight ones, is bound to be very high thanks to a very low porosity and high resistance to chemical attacks.

scholarly journals Durability of Structural Lightweight Concrete Containing Different Types of Natural or Artificial Lightweight Aggregates

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 554-567
Author(s):  
Efstratios Badogiannis ◽  
Maria Stratoura ◽  
Konstantinos Aspiotis ◽  
Alexandros Chatzopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Open Porosity ◽  
Lightweight Concrete ◽  
Penetration Resistance ◽  
Capillary Absorption ◽  
Lightweight Aggregates ◽  
Carbonation Depth ◽  
Concrete Mixtures ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Strength And Durability ◽  
Durability Performance

Different structural lightweight concrete mixtures of specific density and strength classes were produced by using various lightweight aggregates (LWAs) such as pumice, perlite, and rice husk ash. Their properties were evaluated in fresh and hardened states with regards to compressive strength and durability parameters such as water absorption (open porosity and capillary absorption), chloride’s penetration resistance, and carbonation depth. According to the results, most LWA concrete mixtures performed satisfactorily in terms of the designed strength and density and they could be used as structural LWA concrete mixtures. As far as the durability of LWA concrete was concerned, open porosity and resistance to the carbonation of LWA concrete were burdened with the porous nature of LWAs, while sorptivity in some mixtures and especially chlorides’ penetration resistance in all mixtures were reported to be significantly improved. The overall strength and durability performance of the designed LWA concrete mixtures could mitigate the concerns stemming from its vulnerability to extreme exposure conditions.

scholarly journals Compressive Strength and Durability Properties of Structural Lightweight Concrete with Fine Expanded Glass and/or Clay Aggregates

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 2434 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deividas Rumsys ◽  
Edmundas Spudulis ◽  
Darius Bacinskas ◽  
Gintaris Kaklauskas
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Lightweight Concrete ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Lightweight Aggregates ◽  
Durability Properties ◽  
Concrete Mixtures ◽  
Glass Aggregate ◽  
Strength And Durability ◽  
Clay Aggregates

This study is focused on the experimental investigation of compressive strength and durability properties of lightweight concrete mixtures with fine expanded glass and expanded clay aggregates using different microfillers. The paper proposes the relationships between the compressive strength and density of concrete mixtures with different proportions of the lightweight aggregates mentioned above. The performed experimental studies have revealed the tendencies of possible usage of different amounts of fine lightweight aggregates and their combinations in the production of concrete mixtures depending on the demands of practical application. Following the requirements for structural concrete subjected to environmental effects, durability properties (alkaline corrosion and freeze–thaw resistance) of the selected concrete mixtures with expanded glass aggregate were studied. The results of the experimental investigations have shown that durability of tested concrete specimens was sufficient. The study has concluded that the mixtures under consideration can be applied for the production of structural elements to which durability requirements are significant.

scholarly journals Performance and Microstructural Analysis of Lightweight Concrete Blended with Nanosilica under Sulfate Attack

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola Vargas ◽  
Natalia A. Marín ◽  
Jorge I. Tobón
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Porous Structure ◽  
Magnesium Sulfate ◽  
Lightweight Concrete ◽  
Microstructural Analysis ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate ◽  
Sulfate Solution ◽  
Pore System ◽  
Coarse Aggregates ◽  
Strength And Durability

The influence of two lightweight aggregates (LWA) on concrete and the effects of cement substitution for nanosilica (NS) on the interfacial transition zone (ITZ) and cementitious matrix of concrete in resistance to attacks by magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) are researched in this work. The aggregates evaluated were perlite, which is a lightweight aggregate of open porous structure, and expanded clay (aliven) with closed porous structure. The variables included in the study were replacement percentage of coarse aggregates by lightweight coarse aggregates (0 and 100% by volume) and replacement percentage of cement by nanosilica (0 and 10% by weight). In the dosage of the mixtures, water/cementitious-material ratio constant of 0.35 was used. The LWA were characterized by XRD, XRF, and SEM techniques. Compressive strength, water absorption, and volume change in magnesium sulfate solution (according to ASTM C1012 for a period of 15 weeks) of lightweight concretes were evaluated. It was found that the nanosilica had effect on refinement in the pore system; however, the main incidence on the compressive strength and durability of lightweight concrete (LWC) was defined by the characteristics of lightweight aggregate used in its preparation.

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