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.

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.  

USING CERAMIC WASTES IN CONCRETE MANUFACTURING FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AS COARSE AGGREGATE REPLACEMENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Tarek El-Hawary ◽  
Amr Maher Elnemr ◽  
Nagy Fouad Hanna
Keyword(s):  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Mix Design ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Conventional Concrete ◽  
Ceramic Waste ◽  
Concrete Mix Design ◽  
Concrete Mixtures ◽  
Waste Concrete

About 30% of the ceramic production all over the world considered as waste. This huge amount of ceramic waste can be recycled in the construction industry, especially in concrete mix design, which is the main scope of this research. Ceramic wastes could provide many advantages rather than sustainability. It is considered economical and can replace cement, coarse aggregate, and fine aggregate, such as sand. In this study, several concrete mixtures were designed according to the ACI standards to assess the ceramic waste concrete for fresh and hardened properties in terms of slump, concrete compressive, splitting tensile and flexural strengths. Six mixes included with 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% replacement of coarse aggregate by crushed ceramic waste. By comparing the results between ceramic waste concrete and conventional concrete specimens, the optimum mix design was found to be at 30%-coarse aggregate replacement. Scanning electron microscope tests performed on the concrete specimens to examine the bond between the particles, the porosity, and the elementary composition of the specimens. The percentage of savings in cost estimated when using the optimum mix design (30% coarse aggregate replacement) was about a 30% reduction in the construction cost per the Egyptian market.

scholarly journals Rheological and Strength Behavior of Binary Blended SCC Replacing Partial Fine Aggregate with Plastic E-Waste as High Impact Polystyrene

Buildings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bala Chunchu ◽  
Jagadeesh Putta
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Electronic Waste ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
High Impact ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
High Impact Polystyrene ◽  
Flow Test ◽  
Strength Behavior ◽  
Binder Ratio

Disposing electronic plastic waste into construction materials is an eco-friendly and energy efficient solution to protect the environment. This work is aimed at enhancing the strength of self-compacting concrete (SCC) replacing sand with electronic waste, namely, High Impact polystyrene (HIPS) plastic granules and cementitious material with fly ash. SCC is designed with the optimized binder content of 497 kg/m3 using Fly Ash (30% by weight of cement) and 0.36 as water-to-binder ratio for all the mixtures. High Impact Polystyrene granules are replaced with sand up to 40% (by volume) at a regular interval of 10%. Rheological behavior is observed with the slump flow test for slump diameter, V-funnel test for flow time, and the L-box test for heights ratio, respectively. Strength behavior is studied by performing split tensile strength, and compressive strength tests after a period of 7, 28, and 90 days, respectively. Both fly ash and HIPS aggregate in addition to SCC up to 30% exhibits a minimal strength reduction with a promising performance in workability. Hence incorporation of both fly ash and HIPS granules up to 30% in SCC is a viable eco-friendly technique, with the beneficial economic impact on the construction industry.

Strength Properties and Microscopic Observations of Concrete with Plastic Wastes as Partial Aggregate Substitute

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andres Winston C. Oreta ◽  
Maejann E. Cuartero ◽  
Nikko Paolo P. Villanueva
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Strength Performance ◽  
Plastic Bags ◽  
Plastic Wastes ◽  
Metro Manila ◽  
Performance Results

<p>Sustainable construction can be promoted by producing construction materials with recycled waste. This study aims to address the issue of recycling plastic wastes and providing a means of livelihood in a relocation site of typhoon victims and urban settlers in Metro Manila by exploring the production of quality concrete hollow blocks (CHB) mixed with waste plastic wastes. In the study, the strength properties of concrete with various types of plastic wastes (PW) such as plastic bags (PB) and noodle wrappers (NW) as substitute to fine aggregates were investigated. Different percent substitutions, specifically 2.5%, 5%, 7.5% and 10%, were considered for each mix. The behaviour and strength properties of the concrete with and without PW were analysed and compared Moreover, the microscopic structures of the various types of mixes were observed using a Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and related to the failure mode and strength performance. Results show that concrete with PB outperformed the other concrete mixes with plastics due to the plastic bag’s high stretchable property, compared to the noodle wrappers. In addition, plastics, in general, provide additional ductility to the concrete enabling them to tolerate more deformation at lower loads. The final product of the study is a mix design for producing non-load bearing concrete hollow blocks (CHB) that can be used for low-cost housing in the Philippines.</p>

scholarly journals Suitability of Scoria as Fine Aggregate and Its Effect on the Properties of Concrete

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (17) ◽  
pp. 4647 ◽  
Author(s):  
Warati ◽  
Darwish ◽  
Feyessa ◽  
Ghebrab
Keyword(s):  
Construction Materials ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Test Results ◽  
River Sand ◽  
Conventional Concrete ◽  
Efficient Energy ◽  
Concrete Production

The increase in the demand for concrete production for the development of infrastructures in developing countries like Ethiopia leads to the depletion of virgin aggregates and high cement demand, which imposes negative environmental impacts. In sustainable development, there is a need for construction materials to focus on the economy, efficient energy utilization, and environmental protections. One of the strategies in green concrete production is the use of locally available construction materials. Scoria is widely available around the central towns of Ethiopia, especially around the rift valley regions where huge construction activities are taking place. The aim of this paper is therefore to analyze the suitability of scoria as a fine aggregate for concrete production and its effect on the properties of concrete. A differing ratio of scoria was considered as a partial replacement of fine aggregate with river sand after analyzing its engineering properties, and its effect on the mechanical properties of concrete were examined. The test results on the engineering properties of scoria revealed that the material is suitable to be used as a fine aggregate in concrete production. The replacement of scoria with river sand also enhanced the mechanical strength of the concrete. Generally, the findings of the experimental study showed that scoria could replace river sand by up to 50% for conventional concrete production.

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 Structural Characteristics of Developed Sustainable Lime-Straw Composite

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 2587-2597
Author(s):  
Sajid Kamil Zemam ◽  
Sa'ad Fahad Resan ◽  
Musab Sabah Abed
Keyword(s):  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Construction Material ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Unit Weight ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Hemp Fiber ◽  
Environmental Friendliness

Construction materials made of renewable resources have promising potential given their low cost, availability, and environmental friendliness. Although hemp fibers are the most extensively used fiber in the eco-friendly building sector, their unavailability hinders their application in Iraq. This study aimed to overcome the absence of hemp fiber in Iraq and develop a new sustainable construction material, strawcrete, by using wheat straw and traditional lime as the base binder. A comparable method of developing hempcrete was established. The experimental program adopted novel Mixing Sequence Techniques (MSTs), which depended on changing the sequence of mixed material with fixed proportions. The orientation of the applied load and the specimen’s aspect ratio were also studied. The mixing proportion was 4:1:1 (fiber/binder/water) by volume. Results showed that the developed strawcrete had a dry unit weight ranging from 645 kg/m3 to 734 kg/m3 and a compressive strength ranging from 1.8 MPa to 3.8 MPa. The enhanced physical and strength properties varied with the MST and loading orientation. The properties of the developed hempcrete were compared with those of strawcrete.

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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