scholarly journals Experimental Study on Fly-Ash Aggregate as a Lightweight Filler in a Structural Element

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Thermal Power ◽  
Light Weight ◽  
Structural Element ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Concrete Mixer ◽  
Weight Structures

Abstract. Light-weight structures are widely used in the construction field. Light-weight fillers such as aggregates can be used to improve weightless structures. Generally, standard aggregates cannot be used to attain the desired weight for light-weight structures. To determine a light-weight filler, the aggregates are made by using fly-ash along with cement mortar. Fly ash was collected from the Mettur Thermal power plant. Cement and fly-ash were mixed in a concrete mixer in a proportion of 30:70 with a water-cement ratio of 0.3 and it is mixed until the pellets are formed. The aggregates are replaced at different percentages such as 0%, 10%, 20%, and 30% respectively to the coarse aggregate. The properties such as compressive strength, split tensile strength and flexural strength were taken. The maximum strength was attained at 30% of fly-ash aggregate with a compressive strength of 46.47 N/mm2, split tensile strength of 14.85 N/mm2 and flexural strength of 3.80 N/mm2.

scholarly journals Effects of the Amount of Fly Ash Modified by Stearic Acid Compound on Mechanical Properties, Flame Retardant Ability, and Structure of the Composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuan Anh Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Stearic Acid ◽  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Burning Rate ◽  
Thermal Power ◽  
Waste Product ◽  
Fire Retardant

Fly ash, a waste product from thermal power plants, is one of the good alternatives for use as a filler in polymers, especially in flame retardants. Fly ash is an environmentally friendly fire retardant additive for composites, used in place of conventional flame retardant additives such as halogenated organic compounds, thus promoting environmental safety. In this study, fly ash was modified with stearic acid to improve adhesion at the polymers interface and increase compatibility. Fly ash was studied at various volumes (5, 10, and 20 wt.% fly ash) used in this study to synthesize fly ash-epoxy composites. The results show that the tensile strength, flexural strength, compressive strength, and impact strength of these synthetic materials increase when fly ash is modified to the surface, compressive strength: 197.87 MPa, flexural strength: 75.20 MPa, impact resistance: 5.77 KJ/m2, and tensile strength: 47.89 MPa. Especially, the fire retardant properties are improved at a high level, with a modified 20% fly ash content: the burning rate of 16.78 mm/min, minimum oxygen index of 23.2%, and meet the fire protection standard according to UL 94HB with a burning rate of 8.09 mm/min. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and infrared spectroscopy were used to analyze the morphological structure of fly ash after being modified and chemically bonded with epoxy resin background.

scholarly journals Geopolymer Concrete under Ambient Curing

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Indhumathi Anbarasan ◽  
S.R. Sanjaiyan ◽  
S. Nagan Soundarapandiyan
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Setting Time ◽  
Geopolymer Concrete ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Carbon Footprints ◽  
Curing Conditions ◽  
Ambient Curing

Geopolymer concrete (GPC) has significant potential as a more sustainable alternative for ordinary Portland cement concrete. GPC had been introduced to reduce carbon footprints and thereby safeguarding environment. This emerging eco friendly construction product finds majority of its application in precast and prefabricated structures due to the special curing conditions required. Sustained research efforts are being taken to make the product suitable for in situ applications. The developed technology will certainly address the issues of huge energy consumption as well reduce water use which is becoming scarce nowadays. Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) a by-product of iron industries in combination with fly ash has proved to give enhanced strength, durability as well reduced setting time. This study investigates the effect of GGBS as partial replacement of fly ash in the manufacture of GPC. Cube and cylindrical specimens were cast and subjected to ambient curing as well to alternate wetting-drying cycles. The 28 day compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural strength and density of GPC specimens were found. The study revealed increase in compressive strength, split tensile strength, density as well flexural strength up to 40 percent replacement of fly ash by GGBS.

scholarly journals Combined Effect of Fly-Ash and Ferrochrome Ash as Partial Replacement of Cement on Mechanical Properties of Concrete

2019 ◽  
Vol 93 ◽  
pp. 02008
Author(s):  
Tribikram Mohanty ◽  
Sauna Majhi ◽  
Purnachandra Saha ◽  
Bitanjaya Das
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Thermal Power ◽  
Mineral Admixture ◽  
Waste Materials ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Split Tensile Strength

Due to rapid industrialization extensive quantity of waste materials like fly ash, silica fume, rice ash husk, and ferrochrome ash etc. are generated. Ferrochrome ash is generated from Ferro-alloy industry and fly-ash is produced in thermal power plants are alternative materials which have the potential of being utilized in concrete as a mineral admixture. The present investigation considers the combined influence on strength of concrete using various percentage fly ash and ferrochrome ash as partial replacement of cement. Experiments are carried out to get mechanical properties of ordinary Portland cement by replacement of fly ash by 10%, 20%, 30 % and 3% by ferrochrome ash. Mechanical properties are measured by determining compressive strength, split tensile strength and flexural strength. It can be inferred from the study that a small amount of ferrochrome ash mixed with 30 % fly-ash gives higher compressive strength as compared to fly ash alone. Addition of ferrochrome ash also increases the split tensile strength of concrete. Since ferrochrome ash and fly-ash are both industrial waste, utilization of these waste materials reduced the burden of dumping and greenhouse gas and thereby produce sustainable concrete.

scholarly journals Experimental Studies on Strength Properties of M60 Concrete with Partial Replacement of Cement by GGBS and Fly Ash

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 891-894
Author(s):  
Mantu Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Concrete Production

Abstract: Among all the current construction materials, concrete occupies a unique position. Concrete is the most often utilised building material. Cement production emits CO2, which is harmful to the environment. One of the most crucial ingredients in concrete production is cement. Experiments were carried out to see how different percentages of Fly Ash and GGBS affected the mechanical qualities of M60 grade concrete. After 7, 14, and 28 days of curing, the compressive strength of concrete cubes with suggested replacement was determined. Compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength are all evaluated on the cubes, cylinders, and prisms. The primary goal of this study is to compare the fresh and hardened characteristics of M-60 grade control concrete with concrete prepared with varied ratios of fly ash and GGBS Keywords: GGBS, Fly Ash, Durability, Compressive Strength, Tensile Strength, Flexural Strength, Slum cone Test

STRENGTH PROPERTIES OF BACTERIAL CONCRETE CONTAINING FLY ASH

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ravande Kishore ◽  
Archana Penchala
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Positive Direction ◽  
Appreciable Increase ◽  
Bacterial Concrete

The Paper describes the comprehensive experimental work carried out on M40 grade bacterial concrete containing fly ash. Two types of common soil bacteria namely, Bacillus Pasteruii and Bacillus Odysseyi with a concentration of 105 cells/ml have been used. The optimum cell concentration of bacteria was arrived at by studying its influence on compressive strength of cement mortar matrix. Fly ash of 10 % by weight of cement was used to partially replace OPC in the concrete mixture. The performance of M40 bacterial concrete containing fly ash was assessed by testing the standard specimen for compressive strength, flexural strength and split tensile strength at different ages of curing. Results of investigation indicate significant improvement in 28 days compressive strength in the range of 12% to 27%. Twenty eight days flexural strength and split tensile strength have also shown appreciable increase in the range of 4% to 14% and 11% to 24% respectively. In general, the results of investigation are encouraging and set in positive direction for use of Bacterial concrete in the construction sector during 21st century.

scholarly journals Strengths of Geo Polymer Concrete by Adding Metakaoline

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 2682-2687
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Polymer Concrete ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength Of Concrete

Based0on the results obtained from this study0,the following Conclusions seems to be valid. The increase0in percentage replacement of Fly Ash with Metakaoline from 0% to 10.00% causes increase in Slump value up to 5% and beyond that slump is decreased. This0shows workability is reducing as percentage of Metakaoline increased beyond 5%. Hence, 5% replacement of Fly ash with Metakaoline is suitable from workability0point of view. The increase in percentage replacement0of Fly ash with0Metakaoline from 0% to 5% causes increase in compressive strength of concrete from 17.6MPa to 22.6MPa. Further0increase in percentage replacement of Fly ash with Metakaoline from 5% to 10% causes decrease in the0compressive strength from 22.6MPa to 18.7MPa. Hence, 5.00% replacement of Fly Ash with Metakaoline is advisable from compressive strength point of view .The increase in percentage replacement of Fly ash with Metakaoline from 0% to 5% causes increase in0Split Tensile strength of concrete from 3.72MPa to 4.68MPa. Further0increase in0percentage replacement of Fly ash with Metakaoline from 5% to 10% causes decrease in the split Tensile strength from 4.68MPa to 3.94MPa. Hence, 5.00% replacement of Fly Ash with Metakaoline is advisable from Split Tensile strength point of view. The increase in percentage replacement of Fly ash with Metakaoline from 0% to 5% causes increase in0flexural strength of concrete from 3.0 MPa to 3.36 MPa. Further increase in percentage replacement of Fly ash with Metakaoline from 5% to 10% causes decrease in the flexural strength from 3.36MPa to 3.2MPa.Hence 5.00% replacement of fly ash with Metakaoline is advisable from flexural strength point of view.Finally,it can conclude keeping in view of the workability ,compressive strength ,split tensile strength and flexural strength in mind,5% replacement of fly ash with Metakaolin is recommended for use in GEO POLYMER CONCRETE (GPC).

scholarly journals Influence of Fly Ash, Bottom Ash, and Light Expanded Clay Aggregate on Concrete

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Sivakumar ◽  
B. Kameshwari
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Bottom Ash ◽  
Mineral Admixtures ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Light Weight ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Time Work

Invention of new methods in strengthening concrete is under work for decades. Developing countries like India use the extensive reinforced construction works materials such as fly ash and bottom ash and other ingredients in RCC construction. In the construction industry, major attention has been devoted to the use of fly ash and bottom ash as cement and fine aggregate replacements. In addition, light expanded clay aggregate has been introduced instead of coarse aggregate to make concrete have light weight. This paper presents the results of a real-time work carried out to form light weight concrete made with fly ash, bottom ash, and light expanded clay aggregate as mineral admixtures. Experimental investigation on concrete mix M20is done by replacement of cement with fly ash, fine aggregate with bottom ash, and coarse aggregate with light expanded clay aggregate at the rates of 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, and 35% in each mix and their compressive strength and split tensile strength of concrete were discussed for 7, 28, and 56 days and flexural strength has been discussed for 7, 28, and 56 days depending on the optimum dosage of replacement in compressive strength and split tensile strength of concrete.

scholarly journals Effect of Recycled Coarse Aggregates in Properties of Concrete

2008 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 130-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Kumutha ◽  
K Vijai
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Aggregates ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Coarse Aggregates ◽  
The Cost

The properties of concrete containing coarse recycled aggregates were investigated. Laboratory trials were conducted to investigate the possibility of using recycled aggregates from the demolition wastes available locally as the replacement of natural coarse aggregates in concrete. A series of tests were carried out to determine the density, compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural strength and modulus of elasticity of concrete with and without recycled aggregates. The water cement ratio was kept constant for all the mixes. The coarse aggregate in concrete was replaced with 0%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100% recycled coarse aggregates. The test results indicated that the replacement of natural coarse aggregates by recycled aggregates up to 40% had little effect on the compressive strength, but higher levels of replacement reduced the compressive strength. A replacement level of 100% causes a reduction of 28% in compressive strength, 36% in split tensile strength and 50% in flexural strength. For strength characteristics, the results showed a gradual decrease in compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural strength and modulus of elasticity as the percentage of recycled aggregate used in the specimens increased. 100% replacement of natural coarse aggregate by recycled aggregate resulted in 43% savings in the cost of coarse aggregates and 9% savings in the cost of concrete.

scholarly journals Physical Properties of Concrete Containing Graphene Oxide Nanosheets

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 1707 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-You Wu ◽  
Longxin Que ◽  
Zhaoyang Cui ◽  
Paul Lambert
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Cement Pastes

Concrete made from ordinary Portland cement is one of the most widely used construction materials due to its excellent compressive strength. However, concrete lacks ductility resulting in low tensile strength and flexural strength, and poor resistance to crack formation. Studies have demonstrated that the addition of graphene oxide (GO) nanosheet can effectively enhance the compressive and flexural properties of ordinary Portland cement paste, confirming GO nanosheet as an excellent candidate for using as nano-reinforcement in cement-based composites. To date, the majority of studies have focused on cement pastes and mortars. Only limited investigations into concretes incorporating GO nanosheets have been reported. This paper presents an experimental investigation on the slump and physical properties of concrete reinforced with GO nanosheets at additions from 0.00% to 0.08% by weight of cement and a water–cement ratio of 0.5. The study demonstrates that the addition of GO nanosheets improves the compressive strength, flexural strength, and split tensile strength of concrete, whereas the slump of concrete decreases with increasing GO nanosheet content. The results also demonstrate that 0.03% by weight of cement is the optimum value of GO nanosheet dosage for improving the split tensile strength of concrete.

scholarly journals Effect of Glass Fibers on Self Compacting Concrete

2020 ◽  
Vol 170 ◽  
pp. 06018
Author(s):  
Sandeep L. Hake ◽  
S. S. Shinde ◽  
Piyush K. Bhandari ◽  
P. R. Awasarmal ◽  
B. D. Kanawade
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Glass Fibers ◽  
Extreme Condition ◽  
High Dispersion ◽  
Self Compacting Concrete ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Glass Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Complex Structural

Self Compacting Concrete (SCC) is a specially developed concrete for concreting under extreme condition of inaccessibility from heights. It is capable to flow under influence of its own weight. It could be used when encountered with dense reinforcement and complex structural design. Problem of segregation as well as bleeding is eliminated and vibration is not required for compaction. As concrete is strong in compression and weak in tension. Hence to make it strong in tension, discontinuous Anti-Crack high dispersion glass fibers are added. SCC mix prepared with addition of discontinuous glass fibers is called as Glass Fiber reinforced Self Compacting Concrete (GFRSCC). In this paper an experimental study has been carried out to check the effect of Anti-Crack high dispersion glass fibers on the compressive strength, split tensile strength and flexural strength of SCC. The result show that, as compared to the Normal SCC, the compressive strength of GFRSCC increases by 2.80% and 12.42%, the split tensile strength of GFRSCC increases by 4.47% and 25.12% and the flexural strength of SCC increases by 6.57% and 14.34% when the Cem-FIL Anti-Crack HD glass fibers were added as 0.25% and 0.50% respectively by the weight of total cementitious material contents. The addition of 0.25% Cem-FIL Anti-Crack HD glass fibers to SCC has not much affect on the workability of Normal SCC. Whereas, addition of 0.50% Cem-FIL Anti-Crack HD glass fibers reduces the workability of SCC.

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