scholarly journals Investigation of ANN architecture for predicting the compressive strength of concrete containing GGBFS

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. e0260847
Author(s):  
Van Quan Tran ◽  
Hai-Van Thi Mai ◽  
Thuy-Anh Nguyen ◽  
Hai-Bang Ly
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Ann Model ◽  
Experimental Database ◽  
Aggregate Content ◽  
Granulated Blast Furnace Slag ◽  
Compressive Strength Of Concrete ◽  
Furnace Slag ◽  
Statistical Metrics ◽  
Selection Of

An extensive simulation program is used in this study to discover the best ANN model for predicting the compressive strength of concrete containing Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS). To accomplish this purpose, an experimental database of 595 samples is compiled from the literature and utilized to find the best ANN architecture. The cement content, water content, coarse aggregate content, fine aggregate content, GGBFS content, carboxylic type hyper plasticizing content, superplasticizer content, and testing age are the eight inputs in this database. As a result, the optimal selection of the ANN design is carried out and evaluated using conventional statistical metrics. The results demonstrate that utilizing the best architecture [8–14–4–1] among the 240 investigated architectures, and the best ANN model, is a very efficient predictor of the compressive strength of concrete using GGBFS, with a maximum R2 value of 0.968 on the training part and 0.965 on the testing part. Furthermore, a sensitivity analysis is performed over 500 Monte Carlo simulations using the best ANN model to determine the reliability of ANN model in predicting the compressive strength of concrete. The findings of this research may make it easier and more efficient to apply the ANN model to many civil engineering challenges.

Report of Experimented on Compressive Strength of Concrete Using Granulated Blast Furnace Slag as Fine Aggregate

2012 ◽  
Vol 575 ◽  
pp. 100-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Sheng Shi ◽  
Ping Han ◽  
Zheng Ma ◽  
Jing Bo Wang
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Blast Furnace ◽  
Blast Furnace Slag ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
River Sand ◽  
Cement Ratio ◽  
Granulated Blast Furnace Slag ◽  
Compressive Strength Of Concrete ◽  
Furnace Slag

In this paper, the experiment about compressive strength of concrete using granulated blast furnace slag as fine aggregate was introduced. In this experiment, granulated blast furnace slag fine aggregates that were produced by two different steel factory and natural river sands that came from two different producing area were been used, and compressive strength of concrete for testing were four levels from ordinary strength level to high strength level. As results, the compressive strength of concrete that used granulated blast furnace slag as fine aggregate increase with increasing of concrete age as good as the concrete used nature river sand. At the early age of 3 days and 7days, whether water-cement ratio, the compressive strength of concrete using slag fine aggregate is always lower than concrete using river sand. At the long age of 91 days, the compressive strength of concrete using slag fine aggregate exceed the concrete using river sand when water-cement ratio was greater than 30%. The compressive strength of concrete using granulated blast furnace slag as fine aggregate can exceed 80N/mm2, the granulated blast furnace slag can be used in high-strength concrete.

scholarly journals The Nature-Inspired Metaheuristic Method for Predicting the Creep Strain of Green Concrete Containing Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Łukasz Sadowski ◽  
Mohd Nikoo ◽  
Mohd Shariq ◽  
Ebrahim Joker ◽  
Sławomir Czarnecki
Keyword(s):  
Blast Furnace ◽  
Creep Strain ◽  
Blast Furnace Slag ◽  
Imperialist Competitive Algorithm ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Ann Model ◽  
Green Concrete ◽  
Aggregate Content ◽  
Granulated Blast Furnace Slag ◽  
Furnace Slag

The aim of this study was to develop a nature-inspired metaheuristic method to predict the creep strain of green concrete containing ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) using an artificial neural network (ANN)model. The firefly algorithm (FA) was used to optimize the weights in the ANN. For this purpose, the cement content, GGBFS content, water-to-binder ratio, fine aggregate content, coarse aggregate content, slump, the compaction factor of concrete and the age after loading were used as the input parameters, and in turn, the creep strain (εcr) of the GGBFS concrete was considered as the output parameters. To evaluate the accuracy of the FA-ANN model, it was compared with the well-known genetic algorithm (GA), imperialist competitive algorithm (ICA) and particle swarm optimization (PSO). Results indicated that the ANNs model, in which the weights were optimized by the FA, were more capable, flexible and precise than other optimization algorithms in predicting the εcr of GGBFS concrete.

The effects of using Micro-SiO2 with Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag of Esfahan Steel Company in Concrete

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (SE) ◽  
pp. 509-517
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Sayyahi ◽  
Hamid Shirzadi
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Blast Furnace ◽  
Blast Furnace Slag ◽  
Cement Content ◽  
Harmful Effect ◽  
Maximum Size ◽  
Steel Company ◽  
Granulated Blast Furnace Slag ◽  
Compressive Strength Of Concrete ◽  
Furnace Slag

 In this study, the properties of concrete with different amounts of Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag (GGBFS) has been studied. In another part, the test deals to assess the properties of concrete containing GGBFS with micro-SiO2. The results show that the slag has pozzolan properties and its use up to 20% in the concrete, has no harmful effect on concrete properties. The simultaneous use of micro-SiO2 with blast furnace slag have little effect, as well as micro-SiO2 covers the defects caused by the use of slag. The results indicate that the use of micro-SiO2 and slag has good effects on the strength of concrete up to a certain age, so that its compressive strength is increased. Water-cement ratio was 0.42 and 12.5 mm for maximum size of aggregate and cement content in concrete was 425 kg per cubic meter. Compressive strength of concrete samples was measured at ages 7, 28, 56 and 90-day and flexural and tensile strength and water absorption after 28-day and 90 days also was measured.

scholarly journals Utilization of tailings in cement and concrete: A review

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 449-464 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mifeng Gou ◽  
Longfei Zhou ◽  
Nathalene Wei Ying Then
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
Solid Wastes ◽  
Supplementary Cementitious Materials ◽  
Cement Clinker ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Granulated Blast Furnace Slag ◽  
Fine Aggregates ◽  
Compressive Strength Of Concrete ◽  
Cement And Concrete

AbstractOne of the advantages of cement and the cement concrete industry in sustainability is the ability to utilize large amounts of industrial solid wastes such as fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag. Tailings are solid wastes of the ore beneficiation process in the extractive industry and are available in huge amounts in some countries. This paper reviews the potential utilization of tailings as a replacement for fine aggregates, as supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) in mortar or concrete, and in the production of cement clinker. It was shown in previous research that while tailings had been used as a replacement for both fine aggregate and cement, the workability of mortar or concrete reduced. Also, at a constant water to cement ratio, the compressive strength of concrete increased with the tailings as fine aggregate. However, the compressive strength of concrete decreased as the replacement content of the tailings as SCMs increased, even whentailings were ground into smaller particles. Not much research has been dedicated to the durability of concrete with tailings, but it is beneficial for heavy metals in tailings to stabilize/solidify in concrete. The clinker can be produced by using the tailings, even if the tailings have a low SiO2 content. As a result, the utilization of tailings in cement and concrete will be good for the environment both in the solid waste processing and virgin materials using in the construction industry.

Effect of High Temperature on Properties of Bricks Using Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag as Aggregate Replacement

2014 ◽  
Vol 600 ◽  
pp. 227-239
Author(s):  
Hanan A. El Nouhy
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Blast Furnace ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Blast Furnace Slag ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Load Bearing ◽  
Granulated Blast Furnace Slag ◽  
Furnace Slag

This research investigates the influence of high temperature on the properties of bricks containing non-ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GBFS) as fine aggregate replacement. Replacement percentages were 0%, 25% and 50% by dry weight of fine aggregates. The manufactured bricks were exposed to 200°С, 400°С, 600°С, and 800°С for a constant duration of two hours after 28 days of curing. Tests were conducted according to both Egyptian Standard Specifications (ESS) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) in order to determine compressive strength, absorption percentage, oven-dry weight, and ultrasound pulse velocity. Also, loss in weight was performed. Compressive strength limit regarding load-bearing units was met by mix 1 at all tested temperatures. Mixes 2 and 3, resulted in compressive strength that satisfied the requirement for load-bearing units at temperatures ranging from room temperature to 600°С.Compressive strength obtained regarding mixes 2 and 3 met the requirements of non-load bearing units at 800°С. The control mix resulted in normal weight bricks when tested at the various temperatures till 600°С. At 800°С, mixes 2 and 3 yielded light weight and medium weight bricks, respectively. There was a significant reduction in mass when comparing the mass at 800°С with the corresponding mass at room temperature concerning the three mixes. Results showed that it is feasible to partially replace fine aggregate with GBFS even when bricks are subjected to elevated temperature.

scholarly journals SELECTION OF A RATIONAL RECIPE OF LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE ON A MIXTURE OF CERAMSITE GRAVEL, NATURAL CRUSHED STONE AND GRANULAR SLAG

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 34-42
Author(s):  
A. Chernil'nik ◽  
D. El'shaeva ◽  
Y. Zherebtsov ◽  
N. Dotsenko ◽  
M. Samofalova
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Blast Furnace ◽  
Volume Content ◽  
Blast Furnace Slag ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Lightweight Concrete ◽  
Crushed Stone ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Granulated Blast Furnace Slag ◽  
Furnace Slag

In conditions of dense urban development and a variety of engineering and geological conditions, the use of concretes with a combined aggregate of a rationally selected composition will solve the existing problem of reducing the mass of reinforced concrete structures of buildings and structures and maintaining the required strength and deformability. In this paper, studies have been carried out on the choice of a rational formulation of lightweight concrete based on expanded clay gravel, natural crushed stone and granulated blast furnace slag by varying the volume content of porous coarse aggregate and the volume content of fine aggregate in relation to the mixture. In total, 9 series of prototypes and 1 series of control samples are manufactured and tested. One series of samples includes three cubes with dimensions of 10x10x10 cm. All samples are tested in terms of density and compressive strength, the coefficient of constructive quality is determined. The results of the study shows that the introduction of expanded clay gravel into the composition of heavy concrete instead of part of the dense coarse aggregate and the replacement of the fine dense aggregate with granular blast furnace slag leads to an increase in the structural quality factor, that is, a decrease in the compressive strength of concrete is compensated for by an even more significant decrease in the density of the material, and means weight reduction. The increase in the coefficient of constructive quality of concrete based on expanded clay gravel, natural crushed stone and granulated blast-furnace slag in comparison with the control composition is 15.6 %.

scholarly journals Development of Ultra Strength Concrete

2021 ◽  
Vol 2070 (1) ◽  
pp. 012173
Author(s):  
Ganesh Naidu Gopu ◽  
Sri Durga Vara Prasad M ◽  
Swaroop Babu Mylavarpu ◽  
S Ankarao
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Silica Fume ◽  
Blast Furnace Slag ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Granulated Blast Furnace Slag ◽  
Chemical Admixtures ◽  
Furnace Slag ◽  
High Range

Abstract Most superior cements delivered today contain materials notwithstanding Portland cement to help accomplish the compressive strength or solidness execution. These materials include fly ash, silica fume and ground-granulated blast furnace slag used discretely or in coalescence. Concurrently, chemical admixtures such as high-range di-hydrogen monoxide-reducers are needed to ascertain that the concrete is facile to convey, place and culminate. For high-strength cements, a blend of mineral and compound admixtures is almost consistently fundamental to guarantee accomplishment of the necessary strength. The Primer investigations have been done on concrete, Fine aggregate and coarse aggregate. The Blend Extent for M200 grade concrete is determined 1: 0.313: 1.463 by following the plan methodology given by ACI Strategy. By keeping up the w/c proportion as 0.25, the multi day Compressive strength, Flexural strength and Split elasticity of cement at 3% of silica fume and 1.5% of conplast have been accomplished as 163.33 N/mm2, 8.4 N/mm2& 9.5 N/mm2 separately. The variety of solidarity of cement with the variety of silica fume is appeared in bar outline. The strength of the concrete might be as yet expanded by decreasing the w/c proportion and expanding the level of silica fume

Study on Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete with Recycled Powder

2011 ◽  
Vol 250-253 ◽  
pp. 866-869 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Zhu Quan
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Blast Furnace ◽  
Blast Furnace Slag ◽  
Drying Shrinkage ◽  
Self Compacting Concrete ◽  
Granulated Blast Furnace Slag ◽  
Slump Flow ◽  
Compressive Strength Of Concrete ◽  
Furnace Slag ◽  
High Range

To utilize the recycled powder as concrete additives, self-compaceing concerte with recycled powder, granulated blast-furnace slag and granulated limestone were tested for slump-flow, compressive strength, modulus of elasticity and drying shrinkage. Reduction in superplasticizing effect of high-range water reducer was found for concrete with recycled powder. Compressive strength of concrete with recycled powder were the same as those with granulated limestone, and lower than those with granulated blast-furnace slag. Concrete with recycled powder showed lower elastic modulus and higher drying shrinkage than those with granulated blast-furnace slag and granulated limestone. The addition of granulated blast-furnace slag together with recycled powder to self-compacting concrete improved superplasticizing effect of high-range water reducer and properties of concrete.

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