scholarly journals Influence of Glass Fibers on Mechanical Properties of Concrete with Recycled Coarse Aggregates

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1007-1019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Babar Ali ◽  
Liaqat Ali Qureshi ◽  
Ali Raza ◽  
Muhammad Asad Nawaz ◽  
Safi Ur Rehman ◽  
...  

Despite plain cement concrete presenting inferior performance in tension and adverse environmental impacts, it is the most widely used construction material in the world. Consumption of fibers and recycled coarse aggregates (RCA) can add ductility and sustainability to concrete. In this research, two mix series (100%NCA, and 100%RCA) were prepared using four different dosages of GF (0%GF, 0.25%GF, 0.5%GF, and 0.75%GF by volume fraction).  Mechanical properties namely compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, and flexural strength of each concrete mixture was evaluated at the age of 28 days. The results of testing indicated that the addition of GF was very useful in enhancing the split tensile and flexural strength of both RCA and NCA concrete. Compressive strength was not highly sensitive to the addition of GF. The loss in strength that occurred due to the incorporation of RCA was reduced to a large extent upon the inclusion of GF. GF caused significant improvements in the split tensile and flexural strength of RCA concrete. Optimum dosage of GF was determined to be 0.25% for NCA, and 0.5% for RCA concrete respectively, based on the results of combined mechanical performance (MP).

2015 ◽  
Vol 773-774 ◽  
pp. 949-953 ◽  
Author(s):  
Izni Syahrizal Ibrahim ◽  
Wan Amizah Wan Jusoh ◽  
Abdul Rahman Mohd Sam ◽  
Nur Ain Mustapa ◽  
Sk Muiz Sk Abdul Razak

This paper discusses the experimental results on the mechanical properties of hybrid fibre reinforced composite concrete (HyFRCC) containing different proportions of steel fibre (SF) and polypropylene fibre (PPF). The mechanical properties include compressive strength, tensile strength, and flexural strength. SF is known to enhance the flexural and tensile strengths, and at the same time is able to resist the formation of macro cracking. Meanwhile, PPF contributes to the tensile strain capacity and compressive strength, and also delay the formation of micro cracks. Hooked-end deformed type SF fibre with 60 mm length and fibrillated virgin type PPF fibre with 19 mm length are used in this study. Meanwhile, the concrete strength is maintained for grade C30. The percentage proportion of SF-PPF fibres are varied in the range of 100-0%, 75-25%, 50-50%, 25-75% and 0-100% of which the total fibre volume fraction (Vf) is fixed at 0.5%. The experimental results reveal that the percentage proportion of SF-PPF fibres with 75-25% produced the maximum performance of flexural strength, tensile strength and flexural toughness. Meanwhile, the percentage proportion of SF-PPF fibres with 100-0% contributes to the improvement of the compressive strength compared to that of plain concrete.


2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-58
Author(s):  
Roza Mildawati

[ID] Concrete is a very popular building material used in the world of construction services, consisting of a mixture of Portland Cement (PC) or other hydraulic cement, fine aggregates, coarse aggregates and water, with or without using additional materials. The quality of materials such as cement also greatly affects the strength of the concrete after hardening, so the selection of cement quality must be in accordance with the concrete planning regulations in order to obtain optimal results. In Indonesia there are many new cement factories that produce to meet the needs of the community, one of which is the Conch brand cement. So in connection with the above, Conch cement can be examined to compare the value of compressive strength and flexural strength with old cement, namely cement Padang, Tiga Roda, Holcim and Bosowa which are generally always used in concrete planning at this time.The purpose of this study was to determine the comparison of compressive strength and flexural strength of the concrete and the multiplier between cement Padang, Three Wheels and Conch at 28 days of age. In this study using the method SNI 03-2834-2000. With cylindrical test specimens (150 mm x 300 mm) and size beams (150 mm x 150 mm x 600 mm) three specimens were made for each cement.The maximum concrete compressive strength is found in Padang cement with a compressive strength of 45.86 Mpa, for the minimum compressive strength found in Tiga Roda cement with compressive strength value of 40.19 Mpa and for the compressive strength of cement Conch there is a second with compressive strength value 42.84 Mpa. From the explanation above, the results of 28 days of concrete compressive strength with each cement brand still not reached the planned concrete compressive strength of 38 MPa. The maximum concrete flexural strength is found in Padang cement with a flexural strength value of 5.03 Mpa, for a minimum flexural strength value found in Tiga Roda cement with a flexural strength value of 3.96 Mpa and for the value of Conch cement compressive strength there is a second with flexural strength 4.43 Mpa. From the explanation above, the results of 28 days of concrete flexural strength with each cement brand that has not reached the 4.4 Mpa plan, namely the three-wheeled cement brand. [EN] Concrete is a very popular building material used in the world of construction services, consisting of a mixture of Portland Cement (PC) or other hydraulic cement, fine aggregates, coarse aggregates and water, with or without using additional materials. The quality of materials such as cement also greatly affects the strength of the concrete after hardening, so the selection of cement quality must be in accordance with the concrete planning regulations in order to obtain optimal results. In Indonesia there are many new cement factories that produce to meet the needs of the community, one of which is the Conch brand cement. So in connection with the above, Conch cement can be examined to compare the value of compressive strength and flexural strength with old cement, namely cement Padang, Tiga Roda, Holcim and Bosowa which are generally always used in concrete planning at this time.The purpose of this study was to determine the comparison of compressive strength and flexural strength of the concrete and the multiplier between cement Padang, Three Wheels and Conch at 28 days of age. In this study using the method SNI 03-2834-2000. With cylindrical test specimens (150 mm x 300 mm) and size beams (150 mm x 150 mm x 600 mm) three specimens were made for each cement.The maximum concrete compressive strength is found in Padang cement with a compressive strength of 45.86 Mpa, for the minimum compressive strength found in Tiga Roda cement with compressive strength value of 40.19 Mpa and for the compressive strength of cement Conch there is a second with compressive strength value 42.84 Mpa. From the explanation above, the results of 28 days of concrete compressive strength with each cement brand still not reached the planned concrete compressive strength of 38 MPa. The maximum concrete flexural strength is found in Padang cement with a flexural strength value of 5.03 Mpa, for a minimum flexural strength value found in Tiga Roda cement with a flexural strength value of 3.96 Mpa and for the value of Conch cement compressive strength there is a second with flexural strength 4.43 Mpa. From the explanation above, the results of 28 days of concrete flexural strength with each cement brand that has not reached the 4.4 Mpa plan, namely the three-wheeled cement brand.


2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erniati Bachtiar

Concrete construction technology is directed to be sustainable and ecofriendly. The waste of the candlenut shell as a substitute for the coarse aggregate of concrete mixture is known that the candlenut shell has a hard texture so it may be used as a substitute for coarse aggregates in concrete. The purpose of the research was to determine the effect of Candlenut shell as a substitute of coarse aggregate on physical properties (slump test, bleeding, segregation, volume weight) and mechanical properties (compressive strength and tensile strength) of concrete using Candlenut shell as replacement material of the coarse aggregate. The variation of the research was percentage of the Candlenut shell in the concrete mixture, that was 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% to the coarse aggregate volume in the concrete mixture. Number of specimens in reseach was each 5 pieces each variation. Testing of mechanical properties of concrete (compressive strength and tensile strength) was performed at 28 days. Testing of the concrete for compressive strength test and tensile strength on age 28 days. Concrete using candlenut shell as a substitute of coarse aggregates has decreased compressive strength respectively 11.72 MPa (37.71%) for 25% candlenut shell; 15.54 MPa (50.00%) for 50% candlenut shell; 18.35 MPa (59.02%) for 75% candlenut shell; And 18,85 MPa (60,66%) for 100% candlenut shell from of the 0% candlenut shell with compressive strength of 31.08 Mpa. Concrete using for 25% candlenut shell as a substitute for coarse aggregates decreased tensile strength respectively of 0.95 MPa (28.70%) for 25% candlenut shell; 1.21 MPa (36.56%) for 50% candlenut shell; 1.27 MPa (38.37%) for 75% candlenut shell; And 1.40 MPa (42.30%) for 100% candlenut shell from of the 0% candlenut shell with the tensile strength of BN of 3.31 MPa. The decrease in the value of compressive strength and tensile strength is strongly influenced by the increasing percentage of Candlenut shells on concrete


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 2178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sallehan Ismail ◽  
Mohammad Asri Abd Hamid ◽  
Zaiton Yaacob ◽  
Dzulkarnaen Ismail ◽  
Hazizan Md Akil

This study investigated the hybrid effects of two types of microfiber, namely, polypropylene and nylon, on the mechanical properties of high-strength mortar, which produced fine recycled aggregate (FRA). The amount of microfibers was maintained at a volumetric fraction of 0.6%. The microstructure and mechanical strength properties (compressive strength and flexural strength) of recycled mortar reinforced with hybrid-size microfibers were evaluated at various curing ages. Experimental results show that the inclusion of hybrid fibers significantly influenced the mechanical performance of the recycled mortar. The hybridization fiber at volume fraction 0.3% polypropylene + 0.3% nylon yielded the most promising mechanical performance. Enhancements of 8% on compressive and 11% flexural strength were achieved at 28 days. Scanning electron microscopy observations revealed that reinforcement at the microscale prohibited the initiation and growth of cracks at the micro level. High loads were required to form macrocracks within composites, thereby improving the mechanical strength of the mortar matrix.  


2011 ◽  
Vol 374-377 ◽  
pp. 1499-1506
Author(s):  
Rong Hui Zhang ◽  
Jian Li

In this study, the effect of micro-expansion high strength grouting material (EGM) and Modified polypropylene coarse fiber (M-PP fiber) on the mechanical properties of lightweight concrete are investigated. The influence of EGM and M-PP fiber on compressive strength , flexural strength and drying shrinkage of concrete are researched, and flexural fracture toughness are calculated. Test results show that the effect of EGM and M-PP fiber volume fraction (Vf) on flexural strength and fracture toughness is extremely prominent, compressive strength is only slightly enhanced, and the rate of shrinkage is obviously decreased. It is observed that the shape of the descending branch of load-deflection and the ascending branch of shrinkage-age tends towards gently with the increase of Vf. And M-PP fiber reinforced lightweight aggregate concrete is more economical.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (15) ◽  
pp. 5207
Author(s):  
Chamila Gunasekara ◽  
Charitha Seneviratne ◽  
David W. Law ◽  
Sujeeva Setunge

Quarry aggregate reserves are depleting rapidly within Australia and the rest of the world due to an increasing demand for aggregates driven by expansion in construction. The annual production of premix concrete in Australia is approximately 30 million cubic meters, while 3–5% of concrete delivered to site remains unused and is disposed of in landfill or crushing plants. The production of coarse aggregates using this waste concrete is potentially a sustainable approach to reduce environmental and economic impact. A testing program has been conducted to investigate mechanical performance and permeation characteristics of concrete produced using a novel manufactured coarse aggregate recycled directly from fresh premix concrete. The recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) concrete satisfied the specified 28-day design strength of 25 MPa and 40 MPa at 28 days and a mean compressive strength of 60 MPa at 90 days. Aggregate grading was observed to determine strength development, while low water absorption, low drying shrinkage, and higher packing density indicate that the RCA concrete is a high-quality material with a dense pore structure. The rough fracture surface of the aggregate increased the bond between C-S-H gel matrix and RCA at the interfacial transition zone. Furthermore, a good correlation was observed between compressive strength and all other mechanical properties displayed by the quarried aggregate concrete. The application of design equations as stated in Australian standards were observed to provide a conservative design for RCA concrete structures based on the mechanical properties.


2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Eethar Thanon Dawood ◽  
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Tamara Waleed Ghanim ◽  

In the present paper the behavior of mortar reinforced with polypropylene fibers was studied. Different percentages of polypropylene fibers such as 0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8% as volumetric fractions were used. Different properties which are flowability, density, compressive strength, flexural strength and splitting tensile strength were evaluated for all mix combinations. The experimental results indicated that a reduction in flowability was obtained with increased polypropylene fibers content. Besides, it can be concluded that the incorporation of polypropylene fiber may significantly reduce the density of mortar. The use of low volume fraction of polypropylene fiber improves the mechanical properties of HPM. Thus, the use of 0.2% of such fiber increases compressive strength by about (4-10%), at various ages.


2021 ◽  
Vol 886 ◽  
pp. 241-255
Author(s):  
Youssef Maaloufa ◽  
Soumia Mounir ◽  
Khabbazi Abdelhamid ◽  
Khalid El Harrouni

The objective of our work is to study the influence of nature and the shape of the insulating materials on the mechanical performance of composites based on plaster. The study aims to increase the thermal performance of the building envelope and the same time maintains sufficient mechanical properties of the composites studied. Plaster was combined with two additives (alpha fiber and granular cork). A physical and mechanical characterization of the composites plaster-fiber alpha and plaster-cork was carried on. Authors obtained an important gain in term of lightness 27 % concerning the composite plaster-fiber alpha, however for the composite plaster-cork, the value is 34 %. Concerning the mechanical properties, authors found a decrease in flexural strength of 60 % for the plaster-cork, and an increase of 33 % for the plaster-alpha fiber. For the compressive strength, a reduce of 87 % for the plaster-alpha fiber and 80% for the plaster-cork was observed. Those finding are justified by the scanning microscopic electron tests which show the distribution of the two insulators and adhesion within the plaster matrix.


2011 ◽  
Vol 30 (11) ◽  
pp. 994-1004 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Ferdiansyah ◽  
H. Abdul Razak

This article reports the results of an investigation on the engineering properties of concrete containing black sugar palm fiber. Three fiber lengths of 15, 25, and 35 mm in four volume fractions, namely 0.2%, 0.4%, 0.6%, and 0.8%, were utilized in this investigation. The values of compressive, flexural, toughness, first crack deflection, first crack toughness, and toughness indices are reported for ages up to 90 days. It was observed that the addition of palm fibers slightly increased the flexural strength of concrete. The incorporation of the fibers had no significant effect on the compressive strength. The mix with 0.8% volume fraction and 35 mm length fiber gave higher toughness and ductility compared to other mixes.


2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erniati Bachtiar

Concrete construction technology is directed to be sustainable and ecofriendly. The waste of the candlenut shell as a substitute for the coarse aggregate of concrete mixture is known that the candlenut shell has a hard texture so it may be used as a substitute for coarse aggregates in concrete. The purpose of the research was to determine the effect of Candlenut shell as a substitute of coarse aggregate on physical properties (slump test, bleeding, segregation, volume weight) and mechanical properties (compressive strength and tensile strength) of concrete using Candlenut shell as replacement material of the coarse aggregate. The variation of the research was percentage of the Candlenut shell in the concrete mixture, that was 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% to the coarse aggregate volume in the concrete mixture. Number of specimens in reseach was each 5 pieces each variation. Testing of mechanical properties of concrete (compressive strength and tensile strength) was performed at 28 days. Testing of the concrete for compressive strength test and tensile strength on age 28 days. Concrete using candlenut shell as a substitute of coarse aggregates has decreased compressive strength respectively 11.72 MPa (37.71%) for 25% candlenut shell; 15.54 MPa (50.00%) for 50% candlenut shell; 18.35 MPa (59.02%) for 75% candlenut shell; And 18,85 MPa (60,66%) for 100% candlenut shell from of the 0% candlenut shell with compressive strength of 31.08 Mpa. Concrete using for 25% candlenut shell as a substitute for coarse aggregates decreased tensile strength respectively of 0.95 MPa (28.70%) for 25% candlenut shell; 1.21 MPa (36.56%) for 50% candlenut shell; 1.27 MPa (38.37%) for 75% candlenut shell; And 1.40 MPa (42.30%) for 100% candlenut shell from of the 0% candlenut shell with the tensile strength of BN of 3.31 MPa. The decrease in the value of compressive strength and tensile strength is strongly influenced by the increasing percentage of Candlenut shells on concrete.


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