scholarly journals Effect on Strength Properties of Concrete Containing Seashell Powder as a Partial Substitution of Fine Aggregate and Silica Fume used as Admixture

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.12) ◽  
pp. 689
Author(s):  
Pragadeesan S ◽  
Harishankar S
Keyword(s):  
Silica Fume ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Partial Substitution ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Conventional Concrete ◽  
Suitable Alternative ◽  
Pozzolanic Material ◽  
Strength Tests ◽  
The Cost

Sand is the most normally utilized fine aggregate in construction industry for the generation of concrete. The present scenario is in such a way that the cost of sand reached new heights and the demand for sand is also exhaustive. The replacement of the sand has a lot of constraints. Seashells are composed of calcium carbonate or chitin can be suitable alternative. It is used as a replacement of fine aggregate by 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%, and 10% for M20 grade concrete. Further 15% and 20% replacements are made. Silica fume is a ultrafine powder gathered as a result of silicon and ferrosilicon compound generation and the principle field of use is as pozzolanic material. It is used as an admixture by 5% to 10% of weight of cement to improve the strength properties. Concrete cubes and cylinders with mentioned proportion and conventional concrete are casted. Mechanical properties are evaluated by conducting compressive strength and split tensile strength tests.  

scholarly journals Effect of Egg Shell Powder on Strength Behaviour of Concrete

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (9S3) ◽  
pp. 562-564
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Conventional Concrete ◽  
Egg Shell ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Shell Powder

The study of strength behaviour of M20 grade concrete, by exchanging the cement partly by powder of egg shell, for which an experimental tests were carried out and the effect of egg shell powder (0%,5%.10%,15%) on compressive strength characteristics were studied. The result of this present investigation shows that the replacement of 5% of cement with egg shell powder attains the maximum compressive strength. The best and economical percentage exchange of replacement of powder of egg shell (ESP) with cement is about 5% and also reduces the cost of concrete with the use of powder of egg shell, which is available freely as raw material and then it is grinded well to make powder. The egg shell is available from municipal solid waste and is mixed in powder form in concrete by exchanging the cement and is found that 5% replacement is very effective in the improvement of strength properties when compared to the conventional concrete. Also the exchangement of 5% ESP in cement gives higher split tensile strength as compared to other cement ingredient mixtures. In this study, it is fixed that 0.45 is the w/c ratio and it produces medium degree of workability which is suitable for most of the concrete mixtures on site. The addition of eggshell powder as filler in concrete has improved the strength of concrete and also improved and better split tensile strength.

NOVEL CONCRETE MIXTURE USING SILICA RICH AGGREGATES: WORKABILITY, STRENGTH AND MICROSTRUCTURAL PROPERTIES

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Awoyera ◽  
Joseph Akinmusuru ◽  
Anthony Ede ◽  
Joshua Jolayemi
Keyword(s):  
Construction Materials ◽  
Future Generation ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Microstructural Properties ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Conventional Concrete ◽  
Binder Ratio ◽  
Traditional Construction

The persistent reliance on traditional construction materials is of no gain to the future generation. The rate at which the natural aggregate sources are explored is alarming, and as a result, the threat of depletion of the natural materials has inspired interest in sustainable construction materials, focusing on construction and demolition wastes and local materials. In this study, an experimental insight on modified concrete, based on workability, strength and microstructural properties, is provided, in an attempt to ascertain the suitability of silica-rich aggregates (ceramic industry wastes and laterite) as a replacement for conventional fine and coarse aggregates. Various mix proportions were considered, and material batching was done by weight for concrete casting. The workability test, using slump, indicates that the flowability of the modified concrete mixes is achievable at a water-binder ratio of 0.6. The strength properties of the concrete increased with the increasing ceramic substitution for granite while increasing laterite content beyond 10% negates the strength gain by the concrete. A concrete mix containing 90% ceramic fine and 10% laterite, as fine aggregate, and 100% of cement and ceramic coarse, as binder and coarse aggregate, respectively, gave higher compressive strength (22.5 MPa), and split-tensile strength (3.6 MPa), and these results were found as comparable to the conventional concrete.

Effect of Chloride Attack on the Strength Properties of Silica Fume Concrete Produced with Hybrid Fibers

2011 ◽  
Vol 243-249 ◽  
pp. 6055-6060 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepak N. Mudgal ◽  
K.B. Prakash ◽  
Prasad P. Prabhu
Keyword(s):  
Silica Fume ◽  
Fine Sand ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Steel Fibers ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Hybrid Fibers ◽  
Conventional Concrete ◽  
Large Aggregate ◽  
Chloride Attack

Silica Fume Concrete (SFC) produced with hybrid Fibres is a relatively new and advanced material of construction. In a typical SFC with Hybrid Fibers mixture consist of absence of coarse aggregate replaced by fine sand in conventional concrete. The Portland cement plays the role of fine aggregate and the silica fume that of the cement. SFC has no large aggregate and contains small steel Fibers that provides additional strength and in some cases can replace traditional reinforcement. The strength and ductility characteristics of SFC may be improved by using hybrid Fibers. The different combinations of hybrid Fibers like (Steel + galvanized iron) (Steel + polypropylene) (Steel + Waste coiled steel Fibers) (Steel + HDPEF) can improve the characteristics properties of SFC. In this paper, the experimental investigation has been made to study effect of chloride attack on the strength properties of SFC using Hybrid Fibers like Compressive Strength, Tensile Strength, Flexural Strength and Impact Strength. Results are compared with strength properties of SFC without Fibers and SFC with Mono Fibers.

scholarly journals Sound Absorption Characteristics of Ternary Concrete using SCBA and Silica Fume as Partial Replacement of Cement in Concrete

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 2007-2011
Keyword(s):  
Absorption Coefficient ◽  
Silica Fume ◽  
Sound Absorption ◽  
Ambient Noise ◽  
Sound Absorption Coefficient ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Strength Tests ◽  
Living Organisms ◽  
The Cost

The ambient noise from transportation and in metro politan areas due to tremendous inhabiting density, it promotes infelicitous noise threats, which originates severe health problems to humans and other living organisms. The present study focus on the employment of industrial and agricultural misuse can be adopted in concrete as partly replacement of cement to reduce the cost, also improves the concrete properties and reduce environmental pollution. The main objective is to assess sound absorption of TBASF concrete by partly replace with cement with SCBA (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25%) and additionally 10% Silica Fume. Compressive strength, Split tensile strength, Flexural strength tests were conducted for 7days, 28days, and 56days and sound absorption test was conducted for 7days and 28days. The optimum strength obtained for the mix TBASF15 at all the ages. Further, the results of the sound absorption coefficient (α) of SCBA Silica Fume concrete compared with the sound absorption coefficient (SAC) (α) of parent concrete is carried out by using the impedance tube.

POTENTIAL USE COCONUT MILK AS ALTERNATIVE TO ALKALI SOLUTION FOR GEOPOLYMER PRODUCTION

2016 ◽  
Vol 78 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gahasan Fahim Huseien ◽  
Jahangir Mirza ◽  
Mohd Warid Hussin ◽  
Mohd Azreen Mohd Ariffin
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Alkali Solution ◽  
Coconut Milk ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Strength Tests ◽  
Last Stage ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Potential Use ◽  
Control Samples

This work aims to verify the feasibility of utilizing coconut milk as the alkali activator solution in geopolymer production and the impact on mortar properties; geopolymer mortar is  still more expensive than ordinary Portland cement mortar simply because the cost of alkali solution. Coconut milk is extensively available in Malaysia and very rich in potassium and sodium. In this research, the coconut milk was used as alkali solution (100%) at first, and then replaced by NaOH, Na2SiO3 and in the last stage mixed with NaOH and Na2SiO3 at 50%. Normal solution component of Na2SiO3 and NaOH with 8 M, and used as control samples. Binder to fine aggregate (B:A) and solution to binder (S:B) ratios were fixed at 1.5 and 0.30 respectively. Multi blend binder based geopolymer mortar are used in this study. The samples were cured with different conditions, cured at room temperature and oven temperature of 60 and 90°C. Compressive strength tests were carried out to determine the properties of hardened mortar. The samples prepared with coconut milk showed low compressive strength as compared to control samples, The results demonstrated that using coconut milk as alternative to alkali solution in geopolymer industry is not a viable option.

Manufacture of High-Performance Concrete Made with Powdered Polyester Resin Waste and Carboxylic-Ester Based Superplasticizer

2015 ◽  
Vol 1129 ◽  
pp. 523-529 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Rodríguez ◽  
Pablo Luis Campos ◽  
J. Garabito ◽  
Juan García ◽  
Isabel Santamaría
Keyword(s):  
Silica Fume ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Polyester Resin ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
The Other ◽  
Partial Substitution ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Hardened State ◽  
Aggregate Material ◽  
Research Show

A high-performance concrete design is presented that incorporates powdered polyester resin waste as a fine aggregate material in partial substitution of sand, with additions of both a superplasticizer based on carboxylic ethers and silica fume. The potential application of the powdered polyester resin and its properties as an aggregate are both analysed as well as the mechanical behaviour, in both the fresh and the hardened states, of the concrete. Both the flexural and the compressive strength of the concrete were shown to depend on the amount of waste used in substitution of the sand. The results of the research show that the designed concrete reaches the resistances of a high performance concrete with values ​​above 50 MPa. On the other hand, the rest of its properties are equivalents, both in the fresh and hardened state, proportional to the amount of powdered polyester resin that is added. However, to achieve this, the use of superplasticizers additives and admixtures of silica fume is necessary.

Strength and Corrosion Resistive Properties of Concrete Containing Quarry Dust as Fine Aggregate with GGBFS

2011 ◽  
Vol 243-249 ◽  
pp. 5775-5778 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Devi ◽  
K. Kannan
Keyword(s):  
Strength Properties ◽  
Chloride Ions ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Optimum Level ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Natural Sand ◽  
Weight Loss Method ◽  
Loss Method ◽  
Quarry Dust

Demand for natural sand in concrete is increasing day by day since the available sand cannot meet the rising demand of construction sector. This paper reports the experimental study undertaken to investigate the influence of partial replacement of cement with Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag(GGBFS) in concrete containing quarry dust as fine aggregate. The cement was replaced by 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% of GGBFS and tests were conducted to determine the optimum level of replacement of GGBFS in quarry dust concrete. The specimens were subjected to compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural strength, and bond strength tests at 7days, 28days, 56days, 90days and 150 days. The resistance to corrosion is evaluated based on the performance of the concrete for the penetration of chloride ions by means of impressed voltage technique in saline medium and Gravimetric weight loss method. Results herein reveal that an increase in slag proportion increases the strength properties and decreases the rate and amount of corrosion of reinforcement and among the various percentages of replacement 40% is found to be optimum with better strength and corrosion resistance properties.

scholarly journals Performance of Concrete with Waste Plastics and M-Sand as Replacement for Fine Aggregate

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1667-1669
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effective ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
River Sand ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Conventional Concrete ◽  
Waste Plastic ◽  
Fine Aggregates ◽  
Territorial Government

In recent days, there is an intense need for an alternate cost effective and sustainable raw material for concrete which does not make the structure inferior in strength. An experimental study on the utilization of the waste plastic and M-sand in the place of river sand and aggregate partially was performed in paper. In the scenario of scarcity of river sand due to the territorial government action and restriction of usage because of the eco and environmental consideration, M-Sand is found to be an effective replacement and cost effective material. Concrete specimens were casted with combination of M-sand and plastic waste with 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and 25% and compared against control mix. Cube test for compressive strength study, cylinder test for split tensile strength study and prism test for flexural strength study were done with the proposed concert mixture. All the specimens and tests were done for different curing period of 7, 14 and 28 days. The results obtained from the proposed mix of concrete are compared with the conventional concrete mix specimen respectively. The replacement of fine aggregates reduces the quantity of river sand to be used in concrete and also plastic fibres are proved to be more economical. Positive performance of the concrete with waste plastic and M-Sand as partial replacement of river sand was observed on all the experiments and found optimal in sustainable and economical performance.

scholarly journals Effects of Higher Percentage of Stone Dust Used as a Fine Aggregate in Concrete and Variation of Strength due to the Variation of Cement Content and W/C Ratio

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Bikram Paul ◽  
Kushal Ghosh
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Cement Content ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Economic Problems ◽  
River Bed ◽  
Stone Dust ◽  
Rock Crusher ◽  
Basic Strength

Abstract – Sustainability and Unavailability play an important role while we choose material for manufacturing of concrete. Nowadays, both Central and State Govt. have taken legal action on the extraction of sand from the river bed due to the bad impacts on the river like changes the shape, slope of the bed and also in the channel morphology. Due to the implementation of this type of law, legal sand quarries did not able to make balance with the rapid growth of the construction industry. That’s why, to make profit and supply extra needs of sand to the concrete industry “Sand Mafias” involved into the illegal trades of the sand. To counteract these sorts of socio-economic problems, we have to go for an alternative fine aggregate. Though it may not be possible to replace fully, we have to concentrate on the sand being replaced by the high percentage of alternative fine aggregate. Stone dust is a by-product from rock crusher and it can be recycled by using it in the concrete and maintained the sustainability. As stone dust has acceptable properties of fine aggregate sand with regard to shape and texture, it can be thought of as an alternate fine aggregate but research is needed on the extent of sand replacement by stone dust. The present study is done keeping in mind the use of stone dust as high as possible. That’s why two Design Mix have been designed M20 and M25. For M20 grade of concrete sand has been replaced by stone dust 25%, 30% and 35% by volume and the basic strength properties of concrete have been investigated for the above replacements like compressive strength, flexural strength, split tensile strength etc. In case of M25 grade of concrete 30%, 40% and 50% replacement of sand have been done and variation cement content and water-cement ratio has been done by comparing the target mean strength of M25 grade of concrete.

scholarly journals Strength Properties of Concrete with M-Sand as Fine Aggregate Incorporating with Acrylic Fiber

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 204-208
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Plain Concrete ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
River Sand ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Acrylic Fiber ◽  
River Bed ◽  
Strength And Durability ◽  
Aggregate Material

The river sand is the natural sort of fine aggregate material which is employed within the concrete and mortar. It’s usually obtained from the river bed and mining has disastrous environment consequences. Rather than the river sand we are using M-sand as fine aggregate within the concrete. The event of acrylic concrete marks a crucial milestone in improving the merchandise quality and efficiency of the concrete. Usage of acrylic within the concrete will increase the strength and durability of the concrete. It enhances the performance of the concrete and increase energy absorption compared with plain concrete. Within the present work we are getting to analysis the strength properties of fiber reinforced M-sand concrete like compressive strength, flexural strength, split tensile strength, and bond strength.

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