scholarly journals Investigation of the Effect of Addition Nano-papyrus Cane on the Mechanical Properties of Concrete

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 226-235
Author(s):  
Faisal K. Abdulhussein ◽  
Zahraa F. Jawad ◽  
Qais J. Frayah ◽  
ِAwham J. Salman
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Construction Material ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Maximum Enhancement ◽  
Concrete Mixtures ◽  
Traditional Construction

This paper investigates the effect of nano-papyrus cane ash as an additive on concretes’ mechanical and physical properties. Three types of concrete mixtures, 1:2:4, 1:1.5:3, and 1:1:2 were prepared for each mixture, nano-papyrus ash was added in five different dosages of 0.75, 1.5, 3, 4.5, and 6% by weight of cement; therefore, eighteen mixes would be studied in this work. Physical properties represented by dry density and slump were also measured for each mix. Moreover, to evaluate the mechanical properties development split tensile strength and compressive strength were obtained at age (7 and 28). Results manifested that the adding of nano ash developed the compressive strength and split tensile strength of concrete and the maximum enhancement recognized in the mixes with a content of 4.5% nano-papyrus in each studied mixture in this work. The slump test results indicated that the workability of concrete increased with adding nano-papyrus ash gradually with increasing nanoparticles' content. As well as, dry density was significant increased with nano-papyrus ratio; greater values were recorded in mixtures with 1.5-4.5% content of nano-papyrus. When comparing the concrete mixes used, it was found that the best results were obtained with 1:1:2 mixtures. This remarkable improvement in concrete properties considers the nano-papyrus is considered a cement economical and useful replacement for traditional construction material. Doi: 10.28991/cej-2021-03091649 Full Text: PDF

scholarly journals Experimental Studies on the Mechanical Properties of Loess Stabilized with Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongwang Ma ◽  
Qi Ma
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Carboxymethyl Cellulose ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Loess Soil ◽  
Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Maximum Dry Density ◽  
Split Tensile Strength

This research investigated the use of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) as a reinforcement to improve mechanical properties of loess soil found in northwestern China. The mechanical properties of loess were determined by unconfined compressive strength and split tensile strength tests. Three different contents of CMC were adopted: 0.5%, 1.0%, and 1.5%. The results showed that utilizing CMC reduced the maximum dry density of the loess. The compressive strength, tensile strength, and Young’s modulus are enough to construct low-rise buildings when the CMC content exceeds 1.0%, based on existing standards. This research thus provides a prospective sustainability method for loess stabilization.

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 Mechanical and Structural Properties of a Lightweight Concrete with Different Types of Recycling Coarse Aggregate

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-40
Author(s):  
Muyasser M. Jomaa’h ◽  
Baraa Thaer Kamil ◽  
Omer S. Baghabra
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Splitting Tensile Strength ◽  
Modulus Of Rupture ◽  
Unit Weight ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Total Density

The light of the world’s technological development in the construction field and the continuous need to apply of a high-efficiency building materials because old methods is no longer is used after the advent of the solutions that characterized by fast applications and maximum protection in addition to reducing costs and increase the sustainability of the establishment and its design age. The lightweights of various installations are an urgent need to decrease the dead loads. Therefore, this study is specie locally focus on replacing the normal coarse aggregate with lightweight coarse aggregate (claystone (bonza), rubber, thermostone and polystyrene) in various volumetric ratios of (25, 50 and 75) % in addition to a preparation reference mix. For the purpose identifying and studying the important specifications the new concrete which contributes to the self-load reduction of the concrete by reducing the total density of the mixture, were prepared models of cylinders and standard prisms, to evaluate the compressive strength and the splitting tensile strength respectively, Also the modulus of rupture and the unit weight, where carried out. The results tests indicated that a drop in the mechanical properties of the concrete with increasing the lightweight coarse aggregate , mechanical properties values : compressive strength , rupture modulus, splitting tensile strength and flexural strength were between (10.66-28.99) MPa (1.122-3.372) MPa, (3.606-6.83) MPa and (20.101-25.874)MPa compared with a reference mixes (38.44MPa), (3.969MPa), (10.476MPa) and (26.940)MPa respectively for mixes of (25, 50 and75)% with different light coarse aggregate , also the values of an oven dry density were between (1665.5-2287.58)kg/m3 compared with reference mixes (2426.41kg/m³). The best concrete mix was (M7, M10) of low density (1598.4 kg/m3) and (1580.4) kg /m3 and the compression strength within the permissible limits (15.47) MPa.

scholarly journals Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Quaternary Cement Concrete

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 155892501501000
Author(s):  
Ramesh Kanagavel ◽  
K. Arunachalam
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Polypropylene Fiber ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Cement Concrete ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Polypropylene Fiber Reinforced Concrete

Mechanical properties of quaternary blending cement concrete reinforced with hybrid fibers are evaluated in this experimental study. The steel fibers were added at volume fractions of 0.5%, 1%, and 1.5 % and polypropylene fibers were added at 0.25% and 0.5% by weight of cementitious materials in the concrete mix individually and in hybrid form to determine the compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural strength and impact resistance for all the mixes. The experimental results revealed that fiber addition improves the mechanical properties and also the ductility and energy absorption of the concrete. The results also demonstrate that the hybrid steel – polypropylene fiber reinforced concrete performs better in compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural strength and impact resistance than mono steel and mono polypropylene fiber reinforced concrete.

scholarly journals Mechanical properties of concrete composed of sintered fly ash lightweight aggregate

2018 ◽  
Vol 195 ◽  
pp. 01008
Author(s):  
Puput Risdanareni ◽  
Januarti Jaya Ekaputri ◽  
Ike Maulidiyawati ◽  
Poppy Puspitasari
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate ◽  
Effective Solution ◽  
Binding Agent ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Bonded Method

This paper investigates the effect of sintered fly ash lightweight aggregate as coarse aggregate substitution on the mechanical properties of concrete. The lightweight aggregate (LWA) was produced using the cold bonded method and then sintered at a temperature of 900°C. An alkaliactivated system was applied as a binding agent of the LWA. Fly ash was used as precursor while sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate were employed as alkali activators. Three variations of the LWA dosage were performed, which were 0%, 50%, and 100 % of the volume of coarse aggregate in the concrete mixture. The mechanical properties of the concrete investigated in this research are the compressive strength and split tensile strength. The result showed that the mechanical properties of the concrete slightly decrease along with the increased dosage of the LWA in the mixture. However, employing sintered fly ash the LWA is proven as an effective solution in reducing the concrete density without sacrificing its strength.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Abu Cangkang Sawit Terhadap Kuat Tekan Dan Kuat Lentur Batubata

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Herman . ◽  
Rolly I
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Water Content ◽  
Strength Test ◽  
Basic Material ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Soil Mixture ◽  
Palm Shell

This research was conducted to increase the value of compreive strength by adding palm shell ash to the base soil of brick. The palm oil shell was got from the result of the disposal of  Incasari Raya Factory Damasraya. The soil as the basic material of the brick was got from the brick’s manufactory Gunung Sariak Padang. The persentage of palm shell ash in the soil mixture was 0%, 5%, 15% and 25% from the soil dry weight. The test consisted of physical properties test and mechanical properties test. The physical properties test consisted of water content test, spesific gravity test, Atterberg limit test, and grain size analysis test.The mechanical properties test consisted of compaction test, compressive strength test and flexural strength test. The water content in manufacture brick was 0,85% γd maximum on wet side optimum of the soi. All the process of the brick is manufactured with manual fabrication. The result of the test showed that the values of spesific gravity (Gs), plastic limit (PL), shrinkage limit (SL),maximum dry density, optimum of water content, and compressive strength of brick increased. Mean while the liquid limit (LL),passing of sieve no. 200 in three days care, plastic index (PI), decreased. For flexural strength, at first increased, along with addition percentage from palm shell ash, this value inclined decreased. The optimum result was got 5%        palm shell ash in the soil mixture.

scholarly journals Effect of Wollastonite Mineral on Fresh and Mechanical Properties of Concrete

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 496-500
Author(s):  
Aman Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Silica Sand ◽  
Concrete Technology ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Durability Properties ◽  
Good Improvement ◽  
Strength And Durability ◽  
Made In

Abstract: The wollastonite mineral are the main source of solid-state reaction from limestone and silica sand. Wollastonite is used as replacement of both sand and cement depending on size of wollastonite. Present study will provide better understanding of mechanical and durability properties of concrete in which cement is partially replaced with wollastonite. The present paper would contribute to the efforts being made in the field of concrete technology towards development of concretes possessing good strength and durability properties along with economic and ecological advantage. Based on the study, valuable advice will be given for concrete structures. It was found that with increase in amount of wollastonite, in concrete with workability of concrete decreases. It was also found that initial day’s strength is less for wollastonite concrete compare to control mix, but as the age increases they show good improvement in strength due to pozzalanic reaction. Optimum dosage is observed to be 15% WP which shows more strength compared to control mix. Keywords: wollastonite mineral, workability, compressive strength, split tensile strength.

scholarly journals Relationship between Water Cement Ratio and Characteristic Properties of Multi Walled Carbon Nano Tube Reinforced Concrete

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 231-236
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Cement Ratio ◽  
Water Cement Ratio ◽  
Concrete Mixtures ◽  
Carbon Nano Tubes ◽  
Carbon Nano Tube

In this study effect of water-cement ratio (W/C) on the characteristic properties of multiwalled carbon nano tube reinforced concrete is analyzed. Five concrete mixtures of different water-cement ratio (W/C) with and without carbon nano tubes (CNTs) were prepared. W/C of 0.40, 0.45, 0.48, 0.50 and 0.55 were used while quantity of carbon nano tube (CNT) was fixed at 1% by weight of cement (wbc). Ratio of cement, sand and aggregates was also fixed at 1: 1.76:2.66 in all mixes. For maintaining workability 0.5% polycarboxlate based superplasticizer wbc was added in all mixes.. The workability of carbon nanotube reinforced concrete (CNTC) reduced by 60% and W/C=0.50 was found ideal for slump as well as strength. At this W/C compressive strength for CNTC increased by 7.20%, split tensile strength increased by 25.75% and flexural strength increased by 3.87%.

scholarly journals Influence of Addition Contents of Iron Ore Tailings on Structural Mortar

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Nara Linhares Borges de Castro ◽  
Bruna Silva Almada ◽  
Abner Araújo Fajardo ◽  
Carlos Augusto Oliveira ◽  
White José dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Open Porosity ◽  
Iron Ore ◽  
Cementitious Composites ◽  
Carbonation Depth ◽  
Flexural Tensile Strength ◽  
Iron Ore Tailings

This study discusses and analyzes an alternative of IOT reuse as addition in structural mortars, evaluating the influence of IOT addition contents. The material was physically and chemically characterized. Structural mortars were molded with 10%, 20%, 30% and 40% of addition of IOT in relation to cement mass. We investigate physical properties, mechanical indicators, durability indicators and microstructure. The tailings are composed of predominantly quartz, hematite and goethite, and no components were found that could compromise the cementitious composites. The addition of IOT provided a tendency to reduce open porosity. The addition of 30% IOT was the most efficient in closing pores. All addition contents led to the maintenance or gains in mechanical properties, and a 10% gain in flexural tensile strength was observed for the addition of 10% IOT. The addition of 40% IOT promoted a 14% gain in compressive strength and maintenance of flexural tensile strength. This addition content evidences that the carbonation depth was not significantly affected. Based on the results, the addition percentages of 30-40% are interesting as to the analyzed properties.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Interlocking Brick

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 3002-3008
Author(s):  
C. Mounika
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Crumb Rubber ◽  
Strength Test ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Coir Fiber ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Rubber Tire

Abstract: The main aim of this project is to evaluate mechanical properties of interlocking bricks using coir fiber powder as a substitute of cement and rubber tire waste as a substitute of fine aggregate (sand) with varying percentages of 0%, 1%, 2% & 3% and 0%, 5%, 10% & 15% in concrete and to help in solving environmental problem produced from disposing of waste tires and coir husk partially. Additionally fly ash was also added with varying percentages of 5%, 10% and 15% as a substitute to cement in a concrete mix. Several laboratory tests such as compressive strength test, flexural strength test, split tensile strength test, water absorption test and density of concrete etc., were conducted on hardened concrete specimen to achieve the optimum usage of crumb rubber tire waste and coir fiber powder in mix proportion of concrete. It is found that the maximum compressive strength value of coir fiber based crumb rubber interlocking brick was obtained at 1%CF + 5%FA + 5%CR, flexural strength value and split tensile strength value of coir fiber based crumb rubber concrete block was obtained at 1%CF + 5%FA + 5%CR. From the final conclusion or outcome of the project, optimum usage of coir fiber powder is 3% and crumb rubber is 5%. Keywords: coir fiber powder, crumb rubber tire waste, mechanical properties, interlocking bricks & optimum usage.

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