scholarly journals Experimental Research on Mechanical and Permeability Properties of Nylon Fiber Reinforced Recycled Aggregate Concrete with Mineral Admixture

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 554
Author(s):  
Jawad Ahmad ◽  
Osama Zaid ◽  
Carlos López-Colina Pérez ◽  
Rebeca Martínez-García ◽  
Fernando López-Gayarre
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Silica Fume ◽  
Chloride Ions ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Mineral Admixture ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Aggregate Concrete

Plain concrete’s major two drawbacks are its low tensile strength and high carbon footprint. Joint adding of fibers and recycled/waste materials in concrete might assist to resolve these problems. In the present study, a novel technique is planned to improve the recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) mechanical behavior and durability performance by joint incorporation of silica fume (SF) and nylon fibers (NF). In this research paper, different properties of concrete samples are examined for example flexural strength, compressive strength, split tensile strength, penetration of chloride ions, acid resistance, and water absorption. It was noted that adding nylon fibers as individual components enhances the recycled aggregate concrete mechanical characteristics and resistance to acid exposure. The inclusion of nylon fibers improved the behavior of the recycled aggregate concrete; however, it also increased the chloride penetration and water absorption by only 18% and 8% respectively. Up to 26% of mechanical strength of concrete was improved when silica fume was added in comparison to reference concrete, silica fume also assisted in controlling the loss of durability because of adding recycled aggregate concrete and nylon fibers. Silica fume improved the bond between binder matrix and nylon fibers. The study revealed that the combination of 50% RCA, 0.5% nylon fibers and 20% silica fume are optimum for the joint incorporation into concrete that can assist in developing sustainable, durable, and ductile recycled aggregate fiber reinforced concrete.

scholarly journals Evaluating the durability of recycled concrete made of coarse recycled aggregate concrete containing silica-fume and natural zeolite

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 457-473
Author(s):  
Hasan Jalilifar ◽  
◽  
Fathollah Sajedi ◽  
Vahid Razavi Toosi ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Absorption ◽  
Silica Fume ◽  
Natural Zeolite ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Conventional Concrete ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Four Levels

This experimental study evaluates the durability of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) containing silica-fume (SF) and natural zeolite (NZ). For this purpose, four levels of recycled coarse concrete aggregates (RCA) were replaced with natural coarse aggregates (NCA). To compare the effect of pozzolans, three levels of SF (5%, 10%, and 15%) and three levels of NZ (10%, 20%, and 30%) were replaced with cement. To evaluate the durability of RAC, 28 mixed designs were made and the following were measured: compressive strength (CS), water absorption by immersion (WA by immersion), water absorption by capillary (WA by capillary), electrical resistance (ER), electrical conductivity (EC) and rapid chloride penetration test (RCPT). The results indicated that WA by immersion and WA by capillary of RAC increased with enhanced RCA incorporation. On the other hand, the pozzolanic reaction of 10% of SF and 10% of NZ decreased capillary pores and structural weakness of full-scale RAC. However, due to the internal chemical changes of RAC, contrary to the WA by immersion and WA by capillary, compared to conventional concrete (CC), a lower EC and unchanged ER values of RC100 containing pozzolans were seen. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed that compared to NZ, a 10% of SF significantly improved the microstructure of full scale RAC.

scholarly journals Feasibility of Using Nanoparticles of SiO2 to Improve the Performance of Recycled Aggregate Concrete

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khaleel H. Younis ◽  
Shelan M. Mustafa
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Splitting Tensile Strength ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Construction And Demolition Waste ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Demolition Waste ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Natural Aggregate

The aim of this paper was to examine the feasibility of using nanoparticles of SiO2 (nanosilica) to improve the performance of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) containing recycled aggregate (RA) derived from processing construction and demolition waste of concrete buildings. The examined properties include compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, and water absorption. The study also includes examining the microstructure of RA and RAC with and without nanoparticles of SiO2. In total, nine mixes were investigated. Two mixes with RA contents of 50% and 100% were investigated and for each RA content; three mixes were prepared with three different nanoparticles dosages 0.4%, 0.8%, and 1.2% (by mass of cement). A control mix with natural aggregate (NA) was also prepared for comparison reasons. The results show that nanoparticles of silica can improve the compressive strength, tensile strength, reduce the water absorption, and modify the microstructure of RAC.

scholarly journals On the Structural Performance of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Columns with Glass Fiber-Reinforced Composite Bars and Hoops

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 1508
Author(s):  
Ali Raza ◽  
Ahmad Rashedi ◽  
Umer Rafique ◽  
Nazia Hossain ◽  
Banjo Akinyemi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Compressive Loading ◽  
Reinforcement Ratio ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Gfrp Bars ◽  
Glass Fiber Reinforced

Structural members comprising geopolymer recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) reinforced with glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars have not been investigated appropriately for axial compressive loading cases. The present study addresses this knowledge gap by evaluating the structural efficiency of GFRP-reinforced geopolymer recycled aggregate concrete (GGRAC)-based members subjected to axial compressive loading. A total of nine compressive members (250 mm in cross-section and 1150 mm in height) were constructed to examine the effect of the number of longitudinal GFRP bars and the vertical spacing of transverse GFRP hoops/ties. The experimental results portrayed that the ductility of GGRAC compressive members improved with the reduction in the pitch of GFRP hoops. The axial load-carrying capacity (LCC) of GGRAC compressive members increased by increasing the number of GFRP bars up to eight (corresponding to a reinforcement ratio of 2.11%) while it decreased by using ten longitudinal GFRP bars (corresponding to a reinforcement ratio of 2.65%). Additionally, an empirical model was suggested to predict the axial LCC of GGRAC compressive members based on a large amount of experimental data of similar members. The experimental results and related theoretical predictions substantially prove the applicability and accuracy of the proposed model. The proposed column represents a feasible structural member in terms of material availability and environmental sustainability.

Compressive stress–strain behavior of steel fiber reinforced-recycled aggregate concrete

2014 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 65-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jodilson Amorim Carneiro ◽  
Paulo Roberto Lopes Lima ◽  
Mônica Batista Leite ◽  
Romildo Dias Toledo Filho
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Stress ◽  
Steel Fiber ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Strain Behavior

scholarly journals Effects of Imposed Damage on the Capillary Water Absorption of Recycled Aggregate Concrete

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qi Gao ◽  
Zhiming Ma ◽  
Jianzhuang Xiao ◽  
Fuan Li
Keyword(s):  
Absorption Coefficient ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Capillary Absorption ◽  
Capillary Water ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Capillary Water Absorption ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Loading Level

Capillary water absorption of concrete is closely related to its pore structure, permeability, and durability. This paper intensively investigates the effects of imposed damage, including freeze-thaw damage and loading damage, on the capillary water absorption of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC). Freeze-thaw cycle test, loading test, and the experiment of capillary water absorption were carried out, respectively. The results demonstrate that the addition of recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) results in the increase in the capillary absorption behavior of RAC without imposed damage, and there exists a linear correlation between the behaviors of capillary water absorption and chloride penetration of RAC. The imposed freeze-thaw damage or load damage of RAC boosts with the increase of RCA replacement percentages after suffering the same freeze-thaw cycles or loading level. The imposed freeze-thaw damage and load damage further lead to the increase in the capillary water absorption of RAC, and the capillary absorption coefficient of RAC increases linearly with the increased RCA replacement percentages, after suffering the same freeze-thaw cycles or loading level. Furthermore, capillary absorption coefficient increases linearly with the growth of imposed freeze-thaw damage or load damage degree, which can be used to estimate the capillary absorption behavior of RAC exposed to the extreme environment.

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