Structural Foamed Concrete with Lightweight Aggregate and Polypropylene Fiber: Product Design through Orthogonal Tests

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuexiu Wu ◽  
Xianjun Tan ◽  
Quansheng Liu ◽  
Weizhong Chen ◽  
Xiangjun Meng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Product Design ◽  
Polypropylene Fiber ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate ◽  
Fiber Product ◽  
Foamed Concrete ◽  
Orthogonal Tests

Influence of Polypropylene Fiber in Strength of Foamed Concrete

2012 ◽  
Vol 488-489 ◽  
pp. 253-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josef Hadipramana ◽  
Abdul Aziz Abdul Samad ◽  
Zi Jun Zhao ◽  
Noridah Mohammad ◽  
W. Wirdawati
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Mechanical Test ◽  
Polypropylene Fiber ◽  
High Density ◽  
Splitting Tensile Strength ◽  
Normal Concrete ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Foamed Concrete ◽  
Strength Result ◽  
And Behavior

Foamed concrete is material that can be used in wide range of constructions and produced in high density. This investigation examined effect of chopped Polypropylene Fiber (PF) that mixed into admixture concerning strength of foamed concrete high density. Mechanical test were performed to measure effect of PF on improving compressive and splitting tensile strength. Result indicate that PF significantly improving compressive strength and behavior of PF where drawn into foamed concrete similarly with normal concrete. The fibrillated PF has been occurred and reduced the micro crack of matrix and prevented propagation crack growth. The presence of PF improved splitting tensile strength was not significantly. Influence of porous of foamed concrete is considered. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) exhibits condition microstructure of foamed concrete reinforced PF that alter microstructure, especially interfacial bonding due to PF presence.

Mechanical Properties of Fiber Reinforced Lightweight Aggregate Concrete

2011 ◽  
Vol 477 ◽  
pp. 274-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Xu ◽  
Lin Hua Jiang ◽  
Hong Qiang Chu ◽  
Lei Chen
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Water Hyacinth ◽  
Steel Fiber ◽  
Polypropylene Fiber ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate ◽  
Splitting Tensile Strength ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Fiber Types

In this study, the effects of fiber types on the mechanical properties of lightweight aggregate concretes were investigated. Three types of fibers, namely, polypropylene fiber, steel fiber and water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) fiber, and two types of lightweight aggregates, namely, expanded polystyrene and ceramsite were used. The compressive strength and splitting tensile strength of concretes were tested. The results show that both the compressive strength and the splitting tensile strength were improved by adding a reasonable volume of steel fiber and polypropylene fiber into LWAC. The addition of water hyacinth fiber had little effect on the compressive strength of LWAC, while a little increase was observed in the splitting tensile strength.

Evaluation of fire performance of lightweight concrete wall panels using finite element analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Irindu Upasiri ◽  
Chaminda Konthesingha ◽  
Anura Nanayakkara ◽  
Keerthan Poologanathan ◽  
Brabha Nagaratnam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Lightweight Concrete ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Fire Performance ◽  
Concrete Wall ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Wall Panels ◽  
Foamed Concrete

Purpose In this study, the insulation fire ratings of lightweight foamed concrete, autoclaved aerated concrete and lightweight aggregate concrete were investigated using finite element modelling. Design/methodology/approach Lightweight aggregate concrete containing various aggregate types, i.e. expanded slag, pumice, expanded clay and expanded shale were studied under standard fire and hydro–carbon fire situations using validated finite element models. Results were used to derive empirical equations for determining the insulation fire ratings of lightweight concrete wall panels. Findings It was observed that autoclaved aerated concrete and foamed lightweight concrete have better insulation fire ratings compared with lightweight aggregate concrete. Depending on the insulation fire rating requirement of 15%–30% of material saving could be achieved when lightweight aggregate concrete wall panels are replaced with the autoclaved aerated or foamed concrete wall panels. Lightweight aggregate concrete fire performance depends on the type of lightweight aggregate. Lightweight concrete with pumice aggregate showed better fire performance among the normal lightweight aggregate concretes. Material saving of 9%–14% could be obtained when pumice aggregate is used as the lightweight aggregate material. Hydrocarbon fire has shown aggressive effect during the first two hours of fire exposure; hence, wall panels with lesser thickness were adversely affected. Originality/value Finding of this study could be used to determine the optimum lightweight concrete wall type and the optimum thickness requirement of the wall panels for a required application.

scholarly journals Damping Property of Cement Mortar Incorporating Damping Aggregate

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 792 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaogang Tian ◽  
Dong Lu ◽  
Jianwei Zhou ◽  
Yuxuan Yang ◽  
Zhenjun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Cement Mortar ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Polypropylene Fiber ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Optimal Dosage ◽  
Polymer Emulsion ◽  
Rubber Powder ◽  
Damping Property

This study proposes a new cement mortar incorporating damping aggregate (DA) and investigates the mechanical properties and damping property of the cement mortar. Four types of DA were prepared, lightweight aggregate presaturated water and three types of polymer emulsion. Further, the effects of polypropylene fiber and rubber powder on the performance of the cement mortar were studied. The experimental results showed that the damping ratio of specimens containing 70% DA was approximately three times higher than that of the reference mortar, with a slight decrease in the mechanical properties. Adding fiber was more effective than rubber powder in improving the damping ratio of the cement mortar, and the optimal dosage of fiber was 0.5%.

Freeze-Thaw Model and Service Life Prediction of Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Lightweight Aggregate Concrete

2011 ◽  
Vol 250-253 ◽  
pp. 817-821 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Fang Huo ◽  
Da Peng Liu ◽  
Xiang Dong Shen ◽  
Jian Jun Chu ◽  
De Tian Song
Keyword(s):  
Service Life ◽  
Frost Resistance ◽  
Life Prediction ◽  
Polypropylene Fiber ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate ◽  
Service Life Prediction ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Hybrid Fiber ◽  
Hybrid Fibers ◽  
Aggregate Concrete

The effect of the frost resistance on hybrid fibers reinforced lightweight aggregate concrete is investigated. And hybrid fibers reinforced lightweight aggregate is that steel fiber and polypropylene fiber are selected to incorporate into. The results indicate that, hybrid fibers reinforced lightweight aggregate concrete can improve the frost resistance. The weight loss rate of hybrid fibers reinforced lightweight aggregate concrete is not better. The research to establish a model for service life prediction of hybrid fibers reinforced lightweight aggregate concrete on experimental results has been done.

Application of Magnetite Mill Tailings and Solvay Distiller Waste in Foamed Concrete In Situ

2011 ◽  
Vol 335-336 ◽  
pp. 1312-1315
Author(s):  
Ji Wei Cai ◽  
Zheng Hang Lü ◽  
Gui Xiang Hou ◽  
Rui Ying Bai ◽  
Man Man Liu
Keyword(s):  
Density Ratio ◽  
Polypropylene Fiber ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Insulating Materials ◽  
Powder System ◽  
Thermal Insulating ◽  
Mill Tailings ◽  
Foamed Concrete

It is in great request to substitute foamed concrete for organic thermal insulating materials that are inflammable and liberate virulent gases on burning. In current study, felsite powder (powdery magnetite mill tailings) was used as filler and Solvay distiller waste (DW) was used as hardening accelerator for foamed concrete. The results showed that the strength and strength-to-density ratio of foamed concrete in cement-felsite powder system is much higher than those in cement-sand system and cement-lime-sand system. The Solvay distiller waste, suspending agent and polypropylene fiber can improve performances of foamed concrete such as cohesion and strength. DW can reduce shrinkage in forming process of foamed concrete.

Study on Frost Resistance Durability of Lightweight Aggregate Concrete Improved by Fiber

2011 ◽  
Vol 250-253 ◽  
pp. 822-827
Author(s):  
Jun Fang Huo ◽  
Hui Yang ◽  
Yong Li Hou ◽  
Jian Jun Chu ◽  
Wei Ling Li
Keyword(s):  
Mass Loss ◽  
Frost Resistance ◽  
Steel Fiber ◽  
Polypropylene Fiber ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate ◽  
Strength Loss ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Resistance Durability ◽  
The Impact

Pumice, polypropylene fiber, steel fiber and fly ash were used to compound fiber reinforced lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC). The effect of fibers on frost resistance durability of LWAC is studied, which including freezing-thawing in 5% Na2SO4 solution and in water. The test results show that the strength loss of LWAC is reduced with the increase in fiber fraction, but the impact of mass loss is not obvious by mixing fiber. LWAC freezing-thawing deterioration is even more serious in salt solution than in water. SEM photo show that polypropylene fiber has more stronger cementing bond with paste than steel fiber. the mass loss and strength loss are decreased significantly. By introduction silica fume can improve Interfacial Transition Zone（ITZ）and the frost resistance of fibers reinforcement LWAC dramatically.

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