scholarly journals Analysis of the Relationship between Density and Mechanical Strength of Lightened Gypsums: Proposal for a Coefficient of Lightening

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaime Santa Cruz Astorqui ◽  
Mercedes del Río Merino ◽  
Paola Villoria Sáez ◽  
César Porras-Amores
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Mechanical Behavior ◽  
Strength Analysis ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Exponential Relationship ◽  
Good Adjustment ◽  
Gypsum Plaster ◽  
Polystyrene Waste ◽  
The Relationship

This article develops a relationship between the reduction of density in lightened gypsum and the addition of expanded and/or extruded polystyrene waste from the construction sector and their mechanical behavior. The equations determined in this study allow us to know the flexural and compressive strengths of a lightened gypsum/plaster compound once its density is known. The results show that there is an exponential relationship between the density of the compound and its strength. The methodology followed included a compilation of the results obtained in previous research works on lightweight gypsums, analyzing the relationship between density and mechanical strength and comparing them with the equations developed in this research. The results obtained by previous researchers have a good adjustment with the proposed models, and only perlite compounds present greater deviations in the compressive strength analysis. Also, a dimensionless lightening coefficient is defined which can help to determine the best application for a lightweight gypsum compound, comparing it with an ideal lightweight gypsum.

Tests on Effects of Loading Rate on Modulus and Strength of Sandstone

2014 ◽  
Vol 1065-1069 ◽  
pp. 214-218
Author(s):  
Chun Hui Zhang ◽  
Hong Liang Yue ◽  
Lai Gui Wang
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Linear Relationship ◽  
Uniaxial Compression ◽  
Loading Rate ◽  
Strength Degradation ◽  
Peak Strength ◽  
Exponential Relationship ◽  
Loading Rates ◽  
Average Modulus ◽  
The Relationship

For studying on the effects of loading rate on modulus and strength of sandstone, uniaxial compression experiment of the samples, from Balikun mine, was performed at different loading rates. The influence of loading rate on average modulus, uniaxial compressive strength and post-peak strength degradation angle was analyzed, and the results indicate that:: The average modulus of sandstone samples increases with loading rate increasing; the both almost obey linear relationship. The peak strength of sandstone grows with the increase of loading rate; there is an approximately exponential relationship between the two. With loading rate increasing, the post-peak strength degradation angle decreases; the relationship between the both is approximately exponential.

Microscopic Analysis and Experimental Research on Thermal Mechanical Behavior of Natural Aggregate Concrete

2010 ◽  
Vol 129-131 ◽  
pp. 1039-1042
Author(s):  
H.Q. Yan ◽  
Q.Y. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Mechanical Behavior ◽  
Microscopic Analysis ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Strength Analysis ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Natural Aggregate

Reinforced concrete construction is very common recently and extensively used both in industrial and commercial buildings. With the gradual rise in occurrences of fire accidents in recent years, a more thorough and quantitative understanding of the damage phenomenon in concrete structures is required. However, the mechanical behavior of concrete could actually be more complex under high temperature conditions than at room temperature. Restoration and reinforcement of the structures exposed to fire may have to be based on residual strength analysis and therefore require a correlation between temperature and mechanical properties. Thus, in order to meet the modern challenges of rapid engineering advances and societal development, further research on the concrete material and its structural behavior at high temperatures becomes extremely important. The present paper deals with investigations on the effect of high temperature exposure on the compressive strength of natural aggregate concrete. Experiments were conducted to study the compressive strength variations with increasing temperatures, up to 700 °C, and the subsequent cooling modes such as natural and spray cooling. Results show that the compressive strength gradually decreases with increasing temperatures. And micro-structural observations of the concrete specimens by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were obtained. These test methods and results can be used for analyzing and investigating the behavior of recycled aggregate concrete with increasing temperatures.

Effect of Elevated Temperature on the Mechanical Behavior of Natural Aggregate Concrete

2010 ◽  
Vol 452-453 ◽  
pp. 841-844 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.Q. Yan ◽  
Q.Y. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Mechanical Behavior ◽  
High Temperatures ◽  
Strength Analysis ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Natural Aggregate ◽  
Quantitative Understanding ◽  
Temperature Exposure ◽  
Fire Accidents

Reinforced concrete construction is very common these days and extensively used both in industrial and commercial buildings. With the gradual rise in occurrences of fire accidents in recent years, a more thorough and quantitative understanding of the damage phenomenon in natural aggregate concrete structures is required. However, little research has been done to study natural aggregate concrete behavior under high temperatures. The mechanical behavior of concrete could actually be more complex under high temperature conditions than at room temperature, for instance. Restoration and reinforcement of the structures exposed to fire may have to be based on residual strength analysis and therefore require a correlation between temperature and mechanical properties. Thus, in order to meet the modern challenges of rapid engineering advances and societal development, further research on the concrete material and its structural behavior at high temperatures becomes extremely important. The present paper deals with investigations on the effect of high temperature exposure on the compressive strength of natural aggregate concrete. Experiments were conducted to study the compressive strength variations with increasing temperatures, up to 700 °C, and the subsequent cooling modes such as natural and spray cooling. Results show that the compressive strength gradually decreases with increasing temperatures.

The influence of the addition of ground olive stone on the thermo-mechanical behavior of compressed earth blocks

2020 ◽  
Vol 108 (2) ◽  
pp. 203
Author(s):  
Samia Djadouf ◽  
Nasser Chelouah ◽  
Abdelkader Tahakourt
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Mechanical Behavior ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Hydraulic Press ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Olive Stone ◽  
Compressed Earth Blocks ◽  
Clay Matrix ◽  
Earth Blocks

Sustainable development and environmental challenges incite to valorize local materials such as agricultural waste. In this context, a new ecological compressed earth blocks (CEBS) with addition of ground olive stone (GOS) was proposed. The GOS is added as partial clay replacement in different proportions. The main objective of this paper is to study the effect of GOS levels on the thermal properties and mechanical behavior of CEB. We proceeded to determining the optimal water content and equivalent wet density by compaction using a hydraulic press, at a pressure of 10 MPa. The maximum compressive strength is reached at 15% of the GOS. This percentage increases the mechanical properties by 19.66%, and decreases the thermal conductivity by 37.63%. These results are due to the optimal water responsible for the consolidation and compactness of the clay matrix. The substitution up to 30% of GOS shows a decrease of compressive strength and thermal conductivity by about 38.38% and 50.64% respectively. The decrease in dry density and thermal conductivity is related to the content of GOS, which is composed of organic and porous fibers. The GOS seems promising for improving the thermo-mechanical characteristics of CEB and which can also be used as reinforcement in CEBS.

An evaluation of ECT sample height for small flute board grades and Box Manufacturer’s Certification compliance

TAPPI Journal ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 24-28
Author(s):  
CORY JAY WILSON ◽  
BENJAMIN FRANK
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Compressive Load ◽  
Test Sample ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Initial Development ◽  
Sample Height ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Corrugated Fiberboard

TAPPI test T811 is the specified method to ascertain ECT relative to box manufacturer’s certification compliance of corrugated fiberboard under Rule 41/ Alternate Item 222. T811 test sample heights were derived from typical board constructions at the time of the test method’s initial development. New, smaller flute sizes have since been developed, and the use of lighter weight boards has become more common. The T811 test method includes sample specifications for typical A-flute, B-flute, and C-flute singlewall (and doublewall and triplewall) structures, but not for newer thinner E-flute or F-flute structures. This research explores the relationship of ECT sample height to measured compressive load, in an effort to determine valid E-flute and F-flute ECT sample heights for use with the T811 method. Through this process, it identifies challenges present in our use of current ECT test methods as a measure of intrinsic compressive strength for smaller flute structures. The data does not support the use of TAPPI T 811 for ECT measurement for E and F flute structures, and demonstrates inconsistencies with current height specifi-cations for some lightweight B flute.

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH ANALYSIS ON PROBLEMATIC SOILS STABILIZED WITH FLY ASH IN JORDAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 1855-1861
Author(s):  
Nicolae Taranu ◽  
Monther Abdelhadi ◽  
Ancuta Rotaru ◽  
Maria Gavrilescu
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Strength Analysis ◽  
Problematic Soils

scholarly journals Mechanical Behavior of Hydroxyapatite-Chitosan Composite: Effect of Processing Parameters

Minerals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 213
Author(s):  
Hamid Ait Said ◽  
Hassan Noukrati ◽  
Hicham Ben Youcef ◽  
Ayoub Bayoussef ◽  
Hassane Oudadesse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Bone Repair ◽  
Mechanical Stability ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Processing Parameters ◽  
Composite Effect ◽  
Solid Liquid ◽  
The Impact

Three-dimensional hydroxyapatite-chitosan (HA-CS) composites were formulated via solid-liquid technic and freeze-drying. The prepared composites had an apatitic nature, which was demonstrated by X-ray diffraction and Infrared spectroscopy analyses. The impact of the solid/liquid (S/L) ratio and the content and the molecular weight of the polymer on the composite mechanical strength was investigated. An increase in the S/L ratio from 0.5 to 1 resulted in an increase in the compressive strength for HA-CSL (CS low molecular weight: CSL) from 0.08 ± 0.02 to 1.95 ± 0.39 MPa and from 0.3 ± 0.06 to 2.40 ± 0.51 MPa for the HA-CSM (CS medium molecular weight: CSM). Moreover, the increase in the amount (1 to 5 wt%) and the molecular weight of the polymer increased the mechanical strength of the composite. The highest compressive strength value (up to 2.40 ± 0.51 MPa) was obtained for HA-CSM (5 wt% of CS) formulated at an S/L of 1. The dissolution tests of the HA-CS composites confirmed their cohesion and mechanical stability in an aqueous solution. Both polymer and apatite are assumed to work together, giving the synergism needed to make effective cylindrical composites, and could serve as a promising candidate for bone repair in the orthopedic field.

The Effect of Mismatch Repair and Heteroduplex Formation on Sexual Isolation in Bacillus

Genetics ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 148 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacek Majewski ◽  
Frederick M Cohan
Keyword(s):  
Mismatch Repair ◽  
Wild Type Strain ◽  
Resistance Mechanism ◽  
Sequence Divergence ◽  
Sexual Isolation ◽  
Wild Type ◽  
Exponential Relationship ◽  
Dna Strands ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Heteroduplex Formation

AbstractIn Bacillus transformation, sexual isolation is known to be an exponential function of the sequence divergence between donor and recipient. Here, we have investigated the mechanism under which sequence divergence results in sexual isolation. We tested the effect of mismatch repair by comparing a wild-type strain and an isogenic mismatch-repair mutant for the relationship between sexual isolation and sequence divergence. Mismatch repair was shown to contribute to sexual isolation but was responsible for only a small fraction of the sexual isolation observed. Another possible mechanism of sexual isolation is that more divergent recipient and donor DNA strands have greater difficulty forming a heteroduplex because a region of perfect identity between donor and recipient is required for initiation of the heteroduplex. A mathematical model showed that this heteroduplex-resistance mechanism yields an exponential relationship between sexual isolation and sequence divergence. Moreover, this model yields an estimate of the size of the region of perfect identity that is comparable to independent estimates for Escherichia coli. For these reasons, and because all other mechanisms of sexual isolation may be ruled out, we conclude that resistance to heteroduplex formation is predominantly responsible for the exponential relationship between sexual isolation and sequence divergence in Bacillus transformation.

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