Effect of high temperature on SCC containing fly ash

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Mehmet Canbaz ◽  
Erman Acay

The effect of high temperature on self-compacting concrete, which contains different amounts of fly ash, has been investigated. By considering the effect of concrete age and increased temperatures, the optimum fly ash-cement ratio for the optimum concrete strength is determined using experimental studies. Self-compacting concrete specimens are produced, with fly ash/cement ratios of 0%, 20% and 40%. Specimens were cured for 28, 56 and 90 days. After curing was completed, the specimens were subjected to temperatures of 20°C, 100°C, 400°C, 700°C and 900°C for three hours. After the cooling process, tests were performed to determine the unit weight, ultrasonic pulse velocity and compressive strength of the specimens. According to the experiment results, an increase in fly ash ratio causes a decrease in the compressive strength of self-compacting concrete. However, it positively contributes to self-compaction and strength loss at high temperatures. The utilization of fly ash in concrete significantly contributes to the environment and the economy. For this reason, the addition of 20% fly ash to concrete is considered to be effective.

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 558
Author(s):  
Hamad Hassan Awan ◽  
Muhammad Faisal Javed ◽  
Adnan Yousaf ◽  
Fahid Aslam ◽  
Hisham Alabduljabbar ◽  
...  

The present research aims at evaluating the mechanical performance of untreated and treated crumb rubber concrete (CRC). The study was also conducted to reduce the loss in mechanical properties of CRC. In this study, sand was replaced with crumb rubber (CR) with 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% by volume. CR was treated with NaOH, lime, and common detergent for 24 h. Furthermore, water treatment was also carried out. All these treatments were done to enhance the mechanical properties of concrete that are affected by adding CR. The properties that were evaluated are compressive strength, indirect tensile strength, unit weight, ultrasonic pulse velocity, and water absorption. Compressive strength was assessed after 7 and 28 days of curing. The mechanical properties were decreased by increasing the percentage of the CR. The properties were improved after the treatment of CR. Lime treatment was found to be the best treatment of all four treatments followed by NaOH treatment and water treatment. Detergent treatment was found to be the worse treatment of all four methods of treatment. Despite increasing the strength it contributed to strength loss.


Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weijing Yao ◽  
Jianyong Pang ◽  
Yushan Liu

This study analyses the deterioration of mechanical properties in lightweight concrete after exposure to room temperature (20 °C) and high temperature, i.e., up to 1000 °C, including changes in visual appearance, loss of mass, and compressive strength. All-lightweight shale ceramsite aggregate concrete (ALWAC) and semi-lightweight shale ceramsite aggregate concrete (SLWAC) are prepared using an absolute volume method to analyse the relationships between relative ultrasonic pulse velocity, loss rate of compressive strength, damage degree, and temperature levels. Our results show that, under high temperature, the lightweight aggregate ceramsite concrete performs better compared to normal concrete. After exposure to 1000 °C, the ALWAC shows a strength loss of no more than 80%, while the normal concrete loses its bearing capacity, with a similar strength loss as the SLWAC. Furthermore, the relative ultrasonic pulse velocity and damage degree are used to evaluate the effects of high temperature on the concretes, including the voids and cracks on the surface and inside of the specimens, which induces the deterioration of mechanical properties and contributes to the thermal decomposition of the cementing system and the loss of cohesion at the aggregate interface. Based on internal structure analyses, the results from this study confirm that the lightweight aggregate concrete shows a high residual compressive strength after exposure to the high temperature.


2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudarmadi Sudarmadi

In this paper a case study about concrete strength assessment of bridge structure experiencing fire is discussed. Assessment methods include activities of visual inspection, concrete testing by Hammer Test, Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Test, and Core Test. Then, test results are compared with the requirement of RSNI T-12-2004. Test results show that surface concrete at the location of fire deteriorates so that its quality is decreased into the category of Very Poor with ultrasonic pulse velocity ranges between 1,14 – 1,74 km/s. From test results also it can be known that concrete compressive strength of inner part of bridge pier ranges about 267 – 274 kg/cm2 and concrete compressive strength of beam and plate experiencing fire directly is about 173 kg/cm2 and 159 kg/cm2. It can be concluded that surface concrete strength at the location of fire does not meet the requirement of RSNI T-12-2004. So, repair on surface concrete of pier, beam, and plate at the location of fire is required.


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1881
Author(s):  
Mei-Yu Xuan ◽  
Yi Han ◽  
Xiao-Yong Wang

This study examines the hydration–mechanical–autogenous shrinkage–durability–sustainability properties of ternary composites with limestone filler (LF) and ground-granulated blast furnace slag (BFS). Four mixtures were prepared with a water/binder ratio of 0.3 and different replacement ratios varying from 0 to 45%. Multiple experimental studies were performed at various ages. The experimental results are summarized as follows: (1) As the replacement levels increased, compressive strength and autogenous shrinkage (AS) decreased, and this relationship was linear. (2) As the replacement levels increased, cumulative hydration heat decreased. At the age of 3 and 7 days, there was a linear relationship between compressive strength and cumulative hydration heat. (3) Out of all mixtures, the ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) and electrical resistivity exhibited a rapid increase in the early stages and tended to slow down in the latter stages. There was a crossover of UPV among various specimens. In the later stages, the electrical resistivity of ternary composite specimens was higher than plain specimens. (4) X-ray diffraction (XRD) results showed that LF and BFS have a synergistic effect. (5) With increasing replacement ratios, the CO2 emissions per unit strength reduced, indicating the sustainability of ternary composites.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (23) ◽  
pp. 5109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel C. S. Nepomuceno ◽  
Luís F. A. Bernardo

Self-compacting concrete (SCC) shows to have some specificities when compared to normal vibrated concrete (NVC), namely higher cement paste dosage and smaller volume of coarse aggregates. In addition, the maximum size of coarse aggregates is also reduced in SCC to prevent blocking effect. Such specificities are likely to affect the results of non-destructive tests when compared to those obtained in NVC with similar compressive strength and materials. This study evaluates the applicability of some non-destructive tests to estimate the compressive strength of SCC. Selected tests included the ultrasonic pulse velocity test (PUNDIT), the surface hardness test (Schmidt rebound hammer type N), the pull-out test (Lok-test), and the concrete maturity test (COMA-meter). Seven sets of SCC specimens were produced in the laboratory from a single mixture and subjected to standard curing. The tests were applied at different ages, namely: 1, 2, 3, 7, 14, 28, and 94 days. The concrete compressive strength ranged from 45 MPa (at 24 h) to 97 MPa (at 94 days). Correlations were established between the non-destructive test results and the concrete compressive strength. A test variability analysis was performed and the 95% confidence limits for the obtained correlations were computed. The obtained results for SCC showed good correlations between the concrete compressive strength and the non-destructive tests results, although some differences exist when compared to the correlations obtained for NVC.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Fatih Özcan ◽  
Halil Kaymak

In this work, utilization of metakaolin (MK) and calcite (C), working reversely in workability aspect, as mineral admixture in self-compacting concrete (SCC), was investigated. MK and C replaced cement in mass basis at various replacement ratios, separately and together. In total, 19 different SCCs were produced. Binder content and water to binder ratio were selected as 500 kg/m3 and 0.4, respectively. Workability tests including slump flow, T50, L-box, and V-funnel tests were performed. Consistency and setting times of binder paste were measured. While replacement of MK with cement increased the amount of plasticiser requirement, calcite worked reversely and decreased it. Reverse influence of MK and C on plasticiser requirement of SCC made possible to produce SCC at total 45% replacement ratio of MK and C together. Samples of SCC were cured in water at 20°C temperature. Compressive strengths of SCC samples were measured up to six months to evaluate the influence of MK and C, separately and together. Ultrasonic pulse velocity, abrasion, and capillary water absorption values of samples were determined at specified age. MK inclusion in concrete reduces workability, while C inclusion increases it. C and MK inclusion together remedied workability of concrete and enabled to produce SCC with high volume of admixtures. Furthermore, C incorporation increased one-day compressive strength, while MK incorporation reduced it in comparison with control concrete. In long term, C inclusion reduced compressive strength; however, MK inclusion increased it. C inclusion remedied one-day strength of concrete when it was used together with MK. MK inclusion remedied long-term compressive strength when it was used together with C and enabled to produce high-strength SCC with high volume of admixtures. SCC containing MK and C together showed better durability-related property.


2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Hasan Selim Şengel ◽  
Mehmet Canbaz ◽  
Ersin Güler

Khorasan mortar was used in almost all of the historical structures in the geographical area of turkey. It is still used in the renovation of these structures. Water, lime, baked clay is used in the production of Khorasan by breaking and grinding. Crushed brick and tiles are preferred as baked clay. In this study, the usability of ceramic wastes as baked clay was investigated. An important part of ceramic production is made especially in Eskişehir and its vicinity. 10% of ceramic production shows up as wastes because of various reasons. These wastes which are under 20 mm are crushed in the jaw breakers and these which are under 150 mm are grinned in grinders, transformed to powder and then mixed with hydrated lime and water in various proportions, in this way Khorasan mortars are obtained. In mortar production, crushed ceramic-ceramic powder ratio, ceramic-lime ratio were changed and the most suitable ratios were tried to be found. Samples taken from these mortars which are 4 cm x 4 cm x 16 cm in size are removed after a day from the mold and kept in humid environment. Physical and mechanical properties such as unit weight, ultrasonic pulse velocity, bending strength, compressive strength of the mortar were determined. As a result of the experiments, the unit weights range was between 1.5–1.65 kg/dm3, the ultrasonic pulse velocity rates range from 1.3–1.9 km/h, the range of bending strengths was from 0.25–1.05 MPa, and compressive strength has changed in the range of 7.5–10.5 MPa. With the work done, it is recommended to use a high percentage of lime while using ceramic wastes in the process of producing Khorasan mortar.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
B. Ravali ◽  
K. Bala Gopi Krishna ◽  
D. Ravi Kanth ◽  
K. J. Brahma Chari ◽  
S. Venkatesa Prabhu ◽  
...  

Need of construction is increasing due to increase in population growth rate. The geopolymer concrete is eco-friendly than ordinary concrete. Current experimental investigation was conducted on ordinary and geopolymer concrete using nondestructive testing (NDT) tests like ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) test and rebound hammer (RH) test. Cube specimens of dimensions 150 mm × 150 mm × 150 mm are used to conduct these tests at 7, 14, and 28 days. Proportions considered for concrete are cement-fly ash-river sand (100-0-100% and 60-40-100%), cement-fly ash-robo sand (100-0-100% and 60-40-100%) whereas geopolymer concrete fly ash-metakaolin is taken in proportions of 100-0%, 60-40%, and 50-50%. Alkaline activators (sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate with molarity 12M) were used in preparing geopolymer concrete. The major objective of the current study is to obtain relation between compressive strength of concrete and UPV values.


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