scholarly journals Comparison between the British and American Methods in Designing Concrete using Local Aggregate in the City of Mosul Preparation

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Taher Abdul Rahman Al-Haidari
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
American Concrete Institute ◽  
Research Center ◽  
Building Research ◽  
Mixing Ratios ◽  
Applied Study ◽  
Concrete Mixtures ◽  
Soft State ◽  
Hardened State ◽  
American Method

This research included an applied study for the design of concrete mixtures by following the method of the American Concrete Institute (ACl) and the method of the Building Research Center in England (British method) to restriction which of these two methods is more suitable for use and application in the design of concrete mixtures when using local aggregate (gravel and sand taken from the area Badush and Aski Mosul), where job mixes were made using the mixing ratios obtained from these two methods, and a comparative study was made for the properties concrete resulting in the soft state (workability )and the hardened state (compressive resistance), and the results proved the following: A- In general, when discussing the results according to mixing ratios and workability levels, the method of the Building Research Center in England (the British method) gave higher results than the results obtained by the American Concrete Institute method (the American method) when using the above local aggregate whereas results shown increase in (workability) and Compressive strength. This increase amounts to the percentages shown in the table below: Compressive strength (%) Slump test (%) workability 10.48 14.40 Precipitation = 10-8 cm 12.10 21.40 Precipitation = 18-15 cm Table (1-1) B- It is possible to make another comparison, when fixing the proportion of water/cement, it turns out that the method of the Building Research Center in England (the British method) gives higher workability than the method of the American Concrete Institute (the American method) and for the same proportion of cement/ water, the American method gives Higher compressive strength than the British method. C- The building research center method is a more practical and applicable method more than the American Concrete Institute method because it takes the type of cement, the type of aggregate and other properties of the aggregate (especially particle shape) into consideration

scholarly journals Effects of using chemical admixture with nanosilica in the consistency and mechanical strength of concrete

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 371-385
Author(s):  
T. F. CAMPOS NETO ◽  
A. L. B. GEYER
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Colloidal Suspension ◽  
The Other ◽  
Mineral Admixture ◽  
Concrete Mixtures ◽  
Chemical Admixture ◽  
Hardened State

Abstract The concrete’s performance depends on its behavior in the fresh and hardened states, since the workability corroborates for the transport and application processes of the material, while the mechanical strength guarantees structural effectiveness and functionality. Generally, studies of nanosilica (nS) are focused on performance analysis in the hardened state and they are founded on the use of the mineral admixture in dry grains. Thus, this article aims to evaluate the effects of superplasticizer admixture use with nanosilica in colloidal suspension in the consistency and mechanical strength of the concrete. Two concrete mixtures were produced with the same materials and identical proportions, however with different superplasticizes, one with nanosilica (CnS) and the other without nanosilica (CC) used as reference to analyse the effects of the presence of mineral admixture in the development of the consistency and the mechanical strength of the concrete. For evaluation of these properties were carried slump tests as a function of time and compressive strength at 28 days, according to ABNT NBR 10342 and NBR 5739, respectively. The results showed that the concrete without nanosilica presented longer time available for handling, achieving 135 minutes, extending its period of slump loss for fifteen minutes besides the concrete with nanosilica, which reached 120 minutes; and, also presented higher slump values throughout the test, reaching up to 60.0 mm above at 75 minutes after the beginning of test. However, the CnS presented better performance in the hardened state, achieving the C70 high performance concrete class with 70.92 MPa; while the CC reached 65.57 Mpa, fitting within the C60 class.

scholarly journals Waste-Based One-Part Alkali Activated Materials

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 2911
Author(s):  
Margarida Gonçalves ◽  
Inês Silveirinha Vilarinho ◽  
Marinélia Capela ◽  
Ana Caetano ◽  
Rui Miguel Novais ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Microstructural Analysis ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Sodium Metasilicate ◽  
High Compressive Strength ◽  
Hardened State ◽  
First Time ◽  
Furnace Slag ◽  
Alkali Activated

Ordinary Portland Cement is the most widely used binder in the construction sector; however, a very high carbon footprint is associated with its production process. Consequently, more sustainable alternative construction materials are being investigated, namely, one-part alkali activated materials (AAMs). In this work, waste-based one-part AAMs binders were developed using only a blast furnace slag, as the solid precursor, and sodium metasilicate, as the solid activator. For the first time, mortars in which the commercial sand was replaced by two exhausted sands from biomass boilers (CA and CT) were developed. Firstly, the characterization of the slag and sands (aggregates) was performed. After, the AAMs fresh and hardened state properties were evaluated, being the characterization complemented by FTIR and microstructural analysis. The binder and the mortars prepared with commercial sand presented high compressive strength values after 28 days of curing-56 MPa and 79 MPa, respectively. The mortars developed with exhausted sands exhibit outstanding compressive strength values, 86 and 70 MPa for CT and CA, respectively, and the other material’s properties were not affected. Consequently, this work proved that high compressive strength waste-based one-part AAMs mortars can be produced and that it is feasible to use another waste as aggregate in the mortar’s formulations: the exhausted sands from biomass boilers.

scholarly journals The Effect of Recycled HDPE Plastic Additions on Concrete Performance

Recycling ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Tamrin ◽  
Juli Nurdiana
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
Concrete Mixtures ◽  
Best Response ◽  
Structural Applications ◽  
Optimal Mix ◽  
Increased Strength ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Recycled Hdpe ◽  
Lower Medium

This study examined HDPE (high-density polyethylene) plastic waste as an added material for concrete mixtures. The selection of HDPE was based on its increased strength, hardness, and resistance to high temperatures compared with other plastics. It focused on how HDPE plastic can be used as an additive in concrete to increase its tensile strength and compressive strength. 156 specimens were used to identify the effect of adding different percentages and sizes of HDPE lamellar particles to lower, medium, and higher strength concrete for non-structural applications. HDPE 0.5 mm thick lamellar particles with sizes of 10 × 10 mm, 5 × 20 mm, and 2.5 × 40 mm were added at 2.5%, 5%, 10%, and 20% by weight of cement. The results showed that the medium concrete class (with compressive strength equal to 10 MPa) had the best response to the addition of HDPE. The 5% HDPE addition represented the optimal mix for all concrete types, while the 5 × 20 mm size was best.

scholarly journals A Study on the Mechanical Properties for Ternary Polymer Blends

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Awham M. Hameed
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Polymer Blends ◽  
Hardness Test ◽  
Flexural Behavior ◽  
Ternary Blend ◽  
Mixing Ratios ◽  
Hardness Tests ◽  
Ternary Polymer

In this work, two ternary polymer blends were prepared by mixing EP with (UP/PSR) and (PVC/PSR) respectively. Different mixing ratios were used (5, 10, 15 and 20) wt.% of the added polymers. Impact, tensile, compression, flexural and hardness tests were performed on the prepared blends. The results of testing showed that the first ternary blend A (EP/UP/PSR) records tensile strength values higher than that of the second ternary blend B (EP/ PVC/PSR). At 20wt.% of mixing, the blend B records higher impact strength than that of the blend A. There is large difference in the flexural behavior between A and B blends where the blend A records the highest value of flexural strength (F.S) at (5wt.%) while the blend B records the highest value of (F.S) at (20wt.%). From compression test, it is obvious that the values of compressive strength decrease of blend B more than that of the blend A as well as the same behavior can be obtained through the hardness test.

scholarly journals Examining Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) as Artificial Coarse Aggregates in Concrete

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 2416-2424
Author(s):  
Erniati Bachtiar ◽  
Mustaan Mustaan ◽  
Faris Jumawan ◽  
Meldawati Artayani ◽  
Tahang Tahang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Polyethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Fresh Concrete ◽  
Coarse Aggregates ◽  
Volume Weight ◽  
Concrete Mixtures ◽  
Strength Tests ◽  
Recycled Polyethylene

This study aims to examine the effect of recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) artificial aggregate as a substitute for coarse aggregate on the compressive strength and flexural strength, and the volume weight of the concrete. PET plastic waste is recycled by heating to a boiling point of approximately 300°C. There are five variations of concrete mixtures, defined the percentage of PET artificial aggregate to the total coarse aggregate, by 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100%. Tests carried out on fresh concrete mixtures are slump, bleeding, and segregation tests. Compressive and flexural strength tests proceeded based on ASTM 39/C39M-99 and ASTM C293-79 standards at the age of 28 days. The results showed that the use of PET artificial aggregate could improve the workability of the concrete mixture. The effect of PET artificial aggregate as a substitute for coarse aggregate on the compressive and flexural strength of concrete is considered very significant. The higher the percentage of PET plastic artificial aggregate, the lower the compressive and flexural strength, and the volume weight, of the concrete. Substitution of 25, 50, 75 and 100% of PET artificial aggregate gave decreases in compressive strength of 30.06, 32.39, 41.73 and 44.06% of the compressive strength of the standard concrete (18.20 MPa), respectively. The reductions in flexural strength were by respectively 19.03, 54.50, 53.95 and 61.00% of the standard concrete's flexural strength (3.59 MPa). The reductions in volume weight of concrete were by respectively 8.45, 17.71, 25.07 and 34.60% of the weight of the standard concrete volume of 2335.4 kg/m3 Doi: 10.28991/cej-2020-03091626 Full Text: PDF

scholarly journals PROPERTIES OF MORTARS CONTAINING TIRE RUBBER WASTE AND EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE (EPS)

2018 ◽  
pp. 219-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriane Pczieczek ◽  
Adilson Schackow ◽  
Carmeane Effting ◽  
Itamar Ribeiro Gomes ◽  
Talita Flores Dias
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Specific Gravity ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Expanded Polystyrene ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Tire Rubber ◽  
Air Content ◽  
Rubber Waste ◽  
Hardened State ◽  
Entrained Air

This study aims to evaluate the application of discarded tire rubber waste and Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) in mortar. For mortars fine aggregate was replaced by 10%, 20% and 30% of rubber and, 7.5% and 15% of EPS. We have verified the consistency, density, amount of air and water retentitivity in fresh state. The compressive strength, water absorption, voids ratio and specific gravity have been also tested in hardened state. The application of rubber powder contributed to the increase in entrained air content and in reducing specific gravity, as well as reducing compressive strength at 28 days. The addition of EPS also contributed to the increase of workability, water absorption and voids ratio, and decreased density and compressive strength when compared to the reference mortar. The use of rubber waste and EPS in mortar made the material more lightweight and workable. The mortars mixtures containing 10% rubber and 7.5% EPS showed better results.

scholarly journals Optimised Mix Design for Normal Strength and High Performance Concrete Using Particle Packing Method

2011 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 357-371 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Gopinath ◽  
A. Ramachandra Murthy ◽  
D. Ramya ◽  
Nagesh R. Iyer
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
American Concrete Institute ◽  
Particle Packing ◽  
Mix Design ◽  
Concrete Compressive Strength ◽  
Normal Strength Concrete ◽  
Normal Strength ◽  
Packing Method

Abstract This paper presents the details of optimized mix design for normal strength and high performance concrete using particle packing method. A critical review of mix design methods have been carried out for normal strength concrete using American Concrete Institute (ACI) and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) methods highlighting the similarities and differences towards attaining a particular design compressive strength. Mix design for M30 and M40 grades of concrete have been carried out using ACI, BIS and particle packing methods. Optimization of concrete mix has been carried out by means of particle packing method using EMMA software, which employs modified Anderson curve to adjust the main proportions. Compressive strength is evaluated for the adjusted proportions and it is observed that the mixes designed by particle packing method estimates compressive strength closer to design compressive strength. Further, particle packing method has been employed to optimize the ingredients of high performance concrete and experiments have been carried out to check the design adequacy of the desired concrete compressive strength.

Effect of Metakaolin on Geopolymer Industry

2019 ◽  
pp. 49-70
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Reaction Mechanisms ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
Setting Time ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Acid Attack ◽  
Repair Materials ◽  
Hardened State

This chapter discusses the effects of metakaolin (MK) on geopolymer mortar and concrete industries. The research topics of MK-based geopolymer cover reaction mechanisms and kinetics. This chapter aims at augmenting knowledge about enhancing mechanical properties of geopolymer mortars/concrete using MK. Specifically, this chapter presents literature studies as well as current experimental studies which delineate the effect of MK on fresh and hardened-state properties of geopolymer mortars (GPMs). Properties and characteristics of metakaolin are explained followed by properties of fresh MK mortars. Properties of hardened MK concrete and durability aspects of MK mortars are explained. Applications of MK-based geopolymers and metakaolin-based geopolymers as repair materials are also included in this chapter. The results of using MK-based GPMs revealed improved workability, enhanced setting time, increased density, higher compressive strength, flexural strength, and resistance against acid attack than conventional ordinary portland cement mortar/concrete.

Compressive Strength of Concrete from Lightweight Bubbles Aggregate

2015 ◽  
Vol 754-755 ◽  
pp. 348-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norlia Mohamad Ibrahim ◽  
Leong Qi Wen ◽  
Mustaqqim Abdul Rahim ◽  
Khairul Nizar Ismail ◽  
Roshazita Che Amat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Concrete Structure ◽  
Concrete Mixture ◽  
New Materials ◽  
Concrete Mixtures ◽  
Compressive Strength Of Concrete

Compressive strength of concrete is the major mechanical properties of concrete that need to be focused on. Poor compressive strength will lead to low susceptibility of concrete structure towards designated actions. Many researches have been conducted to enhance the compressive strength of concrete by incorporating new materials in the concrete mixture. The dependencies towards natural resources can be reduced. Therefore, this paper presents the results of an experimental study concerning the incorporation of artificial lightweight bubbles aggregate (LBA) into cementations mixture in order to produce comparable compressive strength but at a lower densities. Three concrete mixtures containing various percentages of LBA, (10% - 50% of LBA) and one mixture used normal aggregate (NA) were prepared and characterized. The compressive strength of LBA in concrete was identified to be ranged between 39 MPa and 54 MPa. Meanwhile, the densities vary between 2000 kg/m3 to 2300 kg/m3.

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