scholarly journals Strength, Permeability, and Freeze-Thaw Durability of Pervious Concrete with Different Aggregate Sizes, Porosities, and Water-Binder Ratios

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 1217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanbing Liu ◽  
Guobao Luo ◽  
Haibin Wei ◽  
Han Yu

Pervious concrete (PC), as an environmental friendly material, can be very important in solving urban problems and mitigating the impact of climate change; i.e., flooding, urban heat island phenomena, and groundwater decline. The objective of this research is to evaluate the strength, permeability, and freeze-thaw durability of PC with different aggregate sizes, porosities, and water-binder ratios. The orthogonal experiment method is employed in the study and nine experiments are conducted. The compressive strength, flexural strength, permeability coefficient, porosity, density, and freeze-thaw durability of PC mixtures are tested. Range analysis and variance analysis are carried out to analyze the collected data and estimate the influence of aggregate size, porosity, and water-binder ratio on PC properties. The results indicate that porosity is the most important factor determining the properties of PC. High porosity results in better permeability, but negatively affects the mechanical strength and freeze-thaw durability. PC of 15% porosity can obtain high compressive strength in excess of 20 MPa and favorable freeze-thaw durability of 80 cycles without sacrificing excessive permeability. Aggregate size also has a significant effect on freeze-thaw durability and mechanical strength. Small aggregate size is advantageous for PC properties. PC with 4.75–9.5 mm coarse aggregate presents excellent freeze-thaw durability. The influence of the water-binder ratio on PC properties is not as significant as that of aggregate size and porosity. An optimal mix ratio is required to trade-off between permeability, mechanical strength, and freeze-thaw durability.

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Djedjen Achmad ◽  
Desi Supriyan

ABSTRACTHas been researched the impact of mud in aggregate on geopolymer concrete with studies using the cement concrete as a reference. In this study both of concrete are mixed with a variation of mud of 0%, 0.75%, 3% and 5.75% of the combined aggregate weight. Compressive strength of cement concrete is designed with a target of 300 kg / cm2 and geopolymer concrete is made with water binder ratio (w/b) 0.25, Molarity 12 M, the ratio of sodium silicate and sodium hydroxide 1.5. At the age of 3, 7, 14 and 28 day tested of compressive strength, while the spliting test, flexural tensile strength, and modulus of elasticity are tested at 28 days. From the test results, the higher mud content in aggregate , the mechanical properties of the concrete are decreased. Based on testing of compressive strength in cement concrete at 28 days, with a 3% mud content (the content of the reference mud) turns of compressive strength decreased by 77.356%. Of the percentage reduction on the compressive strength of the cement concrete, can be compared to the mud content in geopolymer concrete at 2.04%. Thus the maximum mud on geopolymer concrete aggregate is, for coarse aggregate of 0.68% and a maximum mud content for fine aggregate was 3.4%.Key words : Mud, aggregate, concrete, cement, geopolimer, strengthABSTRAKTelah diteliti dampak kadar lumpur pada agregat untuk beton geopolimer dengan penelitian menggunakan benda uji beton semen sebagai acuan dan beton geopolimer. Dalam penelitian ini ke dua beton tersebut dicampur dengan lumpur gabungan agregat kasar dan agregat halus dengan variasi 0 %, 0.75 %, 3 % dan 5,75 % dari berat agregat gabungan. Beton semen dirancang dengan target kuat tekan 300 kg/cm2 dan beton geopolimer dibuat dengan campuran water binder ratio (w/b) 0.25, Molaritas 12 M, perbandingan sodium silikat dan sodium hidroksida 1.5. Pada umur 3, 7, 14 dan 28 hari dilakukan uji kuat tekan, sedangkan uji kuat tarik belah, uji kuat tarik lentur, dan modulus elastisitas dilakukan pada umur 28 hari. Dari hasil uji terlihat bahwa semakin tinggi kadar lumpur pada agregat, karakteristik mekanis kedua beton tersebut mengalami penurunan. Berdasarkan pengujian kuat tekan pada beton semen umur 28 hari, dengan kadar lumpur 3 % (kadar lumpur referensi) ternyata beton semen mengalami penurunan kuat tekan sebesar 77.356 %. Dari persentase penurunan kuat tekan beton semen tersebut, diplot pada grafik kuat tekan beton geopolimer maka persentase kadar lumpur gabungan yang mengalami penurunan 77.356 % adalah 2.04 %. Dengan demikian kadar lumpur maksimum pada agregat beton geopolimer adalah, untuk agregat kasar sebesar 0.68 % dan kadar lumpur maksimum untuk agregat halus adalah 3.4 %.Kata kunci : Lumpur, agregat, beton, semen, geopolimer, kekuatan


Minerals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 213
Author(s):  
Hamid Ait Said ◽  
Hassan Noukrati ◽  
Hicham Ben Youcef ◽  
Ayoub Bayoussef ◽  
Hassane Oudadesse ◽  
...  

Three-dimensional hydroxyapatite-chitosan (HA-CS) composites were formulated via solid-liquid technic and freeze-drying. The prepared composites had an apatitic nature, which was demonstrated by X-ray diffraction and Infrared spectroscopy analyses. The impact of the solid/liquid (S/L) ratio and the content and the molecular weight of the polymer on the composite mechanical strength was investigated. An increase in the S/L ratio from 0.5 to 1 resulted in an increase in the compressive strength for HA-CSL (CS low molecular weight: CSL) from 0.08 ± 0.02 to 1.95 ± 0.39 MPa and from 0.3 ± 0.06 to 2.40 ± 0.51 MPa for the HA-CSM (CS medium molecular weight: CSM). Moreover, the increase in the amount (1 to 5 wt%) and the molecular weight of the polymer increased the mechanical strength of the composite. The highest compressive strength value (up to 2.40 ± 0.51 MPa) was obtained for HA-CSM (5 wt% of CS) formulated at an S/L of 1. The dissolution tests of the HA-CS composites confirmed their cohesion and mechanical stability in an aqueous solution. Both polymer and apatite are assumed to work together, giving the synergism needed to make effective cylindrical composites, and could serve as a promising candidate for bone repair in the orthopedic field.


2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanbing Liu ◽  
Guobao Luo ◽  
Longhui Wang ◽  
Yafeng Gong

Pervious concretes, as sustainable pavement materials, have great advantages in addressing a number of environmental issues. Fly ash, as the industrial by-product waste, is the most commonly used as cement substitute in concrete. The objective of this paper is to study the effects of waste fly ash on properties of pervious concrete. Fly ash was used to replace cement with equivalent volume method at different levels (3%, 6%, 9%, and 12%). The control pervious concrete and fly ash modified pervious concrete were prepared in the laboratory. The porosity, permeability, compressive strength, flexural strength, and freeze–thaw resistance of all mixtures were tested. The results indicated that the addition of fly ash decreased the early-age (28 d) compressive strength and flexural strength, but the long-term (150 d) compressive strength and flexural strength of fly ash modified pervious concrete were higher than that of the early-age. The adverse effect of fly ash on freeze–thaw resistance of pervious concrete was observed when the fly ash was added. The porosity and permeability of all pervious concrete mixtures changed little with the content of fly ash due to the use of equal volume replacement method. Although fly ash is not positive to the properties of pervious concrete, it is still feasible to apply fly ash as a substitute for cement in pervious concrete.


2013 ◽  
Vol 712-715 ◽  
pp. 917-920
Author(s):  
Lian Xi Wang ◽  
Guang Hui Pan ◽  
Fu Yong Li ◽  
Hai Ming Wang ◽  
Guo Zhong Li

Construction garbage paving bricks were made of recycled coarse and fine aggregates which were prepared by the waste concrete. The influence of replacement rate of recycled coarse aggregates, water-binder ratio and excitation agent dosage on the compressive strength and flexural strength of construction garbage paving bricks were researched. The experimental results show that optimum replacement rate of recycled coarse aggregates, water-binder ratio and excitation agent dosage were 100%, 0.43 and 1.5% respectively. In this proportion, the 7d, 28d compressive strength of the products were 15.6MPa, 37.5MPa respectively, and the 7d, 28d flexural strength were 2.0MPa, 4.3MPa respectively, which fit the requirements of the Cc30 level of compressive strength and the Cf4.0 level of flexural strength involved in JCT 446-2000 "concrete pavers".


Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 3148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongyan Chu ◽  
Fengjuan Wang ◽  
Liguo Wang ◽  
Taotao Feng ◽  
Danqian Wang

Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) has received increasing attention in recent years due to its remarkable ductility, durability, and mechanical properties. However, the manufacture of UHPC can cause serious environmental issues. This work addresses the feasibility of using aeolian sand to produce UHPC, and the mix design, environmental impact, and mechanical characterization of UHPC are investigated. We designed the mix proportions of the UHPC according to the modified Andreasen and Andersen particle packing model. We studied the workability, microstructure, porosity, mechanical performance, and environmental impact of UHPC with three different water/binder ratios. The following findings were noted: (1) the compressive strength, flexural strength, and Young’s modulus of the designed UHPC samples were in the ranges of 163.9–207.0 MPa, 18.0–32.2 MPa, and 49.3–58.9 GPa, respectively; (2) the compressive strength, flexural strength, and Young’s modulus of the UHPC increased with a decrease in water/binder ratio and an increase in the steel fibre content; (3) the compressive strength–Young’s modulus correlation of the UHPC could be described by an exponential formula; (4) the environmental impact of UHPC can be improved by decreasing its water/binder ratio. These findings suggest that it is possible to use aeolian sand to manufacture UHPC, and this study promotes the application of aeolian sand for this purpose.


2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanbing Liu ◽  
Guobao Luo ◽  
Longhui Wang ◽  
Wensheng Wang ◽  
Wenjun Li ◽  
...  

Pervious concretes, such as sustainable pavement materials, have great advantages in solving urban flooding, promoting urban ecological balance, and alleviating urban heat island effect, due to its special porous structure. However, pervious concrete typically has high porosity and low strength. The insufficient strength and poor freeze-thaw durability are important factors that restrict its wide application, especially in seasonal frozen areas. Improving the strength and freeze-thaw resistance of pervious concrete will expand its application. Silica fumes, as an industrial by-product waste and supplementary cementitious material, play an important role in improving concrete performance. The objective of this paper was to study the effects of silica fumes on properties of sustainable pervious concrete. Silica fumes were used to replace cement with the equivalent volume method at different levels (3%, 6%, 9%, and 12%). The control pervious concrete and silica fume-modified pervious concrete mixtures were prepared in the lab. The porosity, permeability, compressive strength, flexural strength, and freeze-thaw resistance properties of all mixtures were tested. The results indicated that the addition of silica fumes significantly improved the strength and freeze-thaw resistance of pervious concrete. The porosity and permeability of all pervious concrete mixtures changed little with the content of silica fumes due to the adoption of the equal volume replacement method.


2013 ◽  
Vol 859 ◽  
pp. 52-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Qiang Ma

A great deal of experiments have been carried out in this study to reveal the effect of the water-binder ratio and fly ash content on the workability and strengths of GHPC (green high performance concrete). The workability of GHPC was evaluated by slump and slump flow. The strengths include compressive strength and splitting tensile strength. The results indicate that the increase of water-binder ratio can improve the workability of GHPC, however the strengths of GHPC were decreased with the increase of water-binder ratio. When the fly ash content is lower than 40%, the increase in fly ash content has positive effect on workability of GHPC, while the workability begins to decrease after the fly ash content is more than 40%. The addition of fly ash in GHPC has adverse effect on the strengths, and there is a tendency of decrease in the compressive strength and splitting tensile strength of GHPC with the increase of fly ash content.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Wuman Zhang ◽  
Jingsong Zhang ◽  
Shuhang Chen ◽  
Sheng Gong

Two sets of roller-compacted concrete (RCC) samples cured for 28 days were subjected to freeze-thaw (F-T) cycles and immersion in laboratory conditions. F-T cycles in water and water-potassium acetate solution (50% by weight) were carried out and followed by the flexural impact test. The weight loss, the dynamic elastic modulus (Ed), the mechanical properties, and the residual strain of RCC were measured. The impact energy was calculated based on the final number of the impact test. The results show that the effect of F-T cycles in KAc solution on the weight loss and Ed of RCC is slight. Ed, the compressive strength, and the flexural strength of RCC with 250 F-T cycles in KAc solution decrease by 3.8%, 23%, and 36%, respectively. The content (by weight) of K+ at the same depth of RCC specimens increases with the increase of F-T cycles. The impact energy of RCC specimens subjected to 250 F-T cycles in KAc solution decreases by nearly 30%. Microcracks occur and increase with the increase of F-T cycles in KAc solution. The compressive strength of RCC immersed in KAc solution decreases by 18.8% and 32.8% after 6 and 12 months. More attention should be paid to using KAc in practical engineering because both the freeze-thaw cycles and the complete immersion in KAc solution damage the mechanical properties of RCC.


2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-65
Author(s):  
Su Wai Hnin ◽  
Pakawat Sancharoen ◽  
Somnuk Tangtermsirikul

The aim of this paper is to investigate the effects of mix proportion on electrical resistivity of concrete with fly ash. The electrical resistivity of concrete is measured by using four Wenner probes. The varied parameters in this study were water/binder ratio, fly ash content, and paste content. Electrical resistivity of water-saturated concrete at several different ages was studied and compared with compressive strength and rapid chloride penetration. Based on experimental results, a good relationship was obtained between results of compressive strength and rapid chloride penetration with electrical resistivity of concrete. The results of this study can be applied further to predict electrical resistivity of concrete when mix proportions are provided. According to the results, lower water/binder ratio concrete had higher resistivity than those with higher water/binder ratios. When cement was replaced at 40% by fly ash, electrical resistivity increased four times when compared to that of OPC concrete.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
W. H. Cao ◽  
X. F. Wang ◽  
D. S. Zhang ◽  
X. J. Ji ◽  
X. Z. Chen ◽  
...  

A full understanding of the workability and unconfined compressive strength (UCS) of the cemented high-porosity (CHPB) material, made of surface sand, widely distributed in the western mining area, foam, and cementing materials, is important for applying in ecologically fragile mining areas of western China. In this article, the influence of solid content, density grade, sand/binder ratio, and silica fume dosage in binder on workability and strength development of CHPB samples in different curing ages is studied. Test results show that the fresh CHPB mix has good workability, due to the existence of a large number of bubbles. With the increase of density grade, the UCS of the CHPB sample increases exponentially. Workability of fresh CHPB samples significantly decreases with increasing solid content due to the reduction of interparticle distance. For a given mix proportion, the optimal solid content of CHPB samples is 83.7%. The variation of the sand/binder ratio from 3 to 4.5 results in a slight increase of workability and a significant increase of the UCS. Silica fume demonstrates improvement on workability and strength behavior, and the optimal dosage in the binder should not exceed 10%.


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