scholarly journals Interface Behavior and Interface Tensile Strength of a Hardened Concrete Mixture with a Coarse Aggregate for Additive Manufacturing

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 5147
Author(s):  
Arnošt Vespalec ◽  
Josef Novák ◽  
Alena Kohoutková ◽  
Petr Vosynek ◽  
Jan Podroužek ◽  
...  

3D concrete printing technology (3DCP) is a relatively new technology that was first established in the 1990s. The main weakness of the technology is the interface strength between the extruded layers, which are deposited at different time intervals. Consequently, the interface strength is assumed to vary in relation to the time of concrete casting. The proposed experimental study investigated the behavior of a hardened concrete mixture containing coarse aggregates that were up to 8 mm in size, which is rather unusual for 3DCP technology. The resulting direct tensile strength at the layer interface was investigated for various time intervals of deposition from the initial mixing of concrete components. To better understand the material behavior at the layer interface area, computed tomography (CT) scanning was conducted, where the volumetric and area analysis enabled validation of the pore size and count distribution in accordance with the layer deposition process. The analyzed CT data related the macroscopic anisotropy and the resulting crack pattern to the temporal and spatial variability that is inherent to the additive manufacturing process at construction scales while providing additional insights into the porosity formation during the extrusion of the cementitious composite. The observed results contribute to previous investigations in this field by demonstrating the causal relationships, namely, how the interface strength development is determined by time, deposition process, and pore size distribution. Moreover, in regard to the printability of the proposed coarse aggregate mixture, the specific time interval is presented and its interplay with interface roughness and porosity is discussed.

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Reis Silva ◽  
António M. Pereira ◽  
Nuno Alves ◽  
Gonçalo Mateus ◽  
Artur Mateus ◽  
...  

This work presents an innovative system that allows the oriented deposition of continuous fibers or long fibers, pre-impregnated or not, in a thermoplastic matrix. This system is used in an integrated way with the filamentary fusion additive manufacturing technology and allows a localized and oriented reinforcement of polymer components for advanced engineering applications at a low cost. To demonstrate the capabilities of the developed system, composite components of thermoplastic matrix (polyamide) reinforced with pre-impregnated long carbon fiber (carbon + polyamide), 1 K and 3 K, were processed and their tensile and flexural strength evaluated. It was demonstrated that the tensile strength value depends on the density of carbon fibers present in the composite, and that with the passage of 2 to 4 layers of fibers, an increase in breaking strength was obtained of about 366% and 325% for the 3 K and 1 K yarns, respectively. The increase of the fiber yarn diameter leads to higher values of tensile strength of the composite. The obtained standard deviation reveals that the deposition process gives rise to components with anisotropic mechanical properties and the need to optimize the processing parameters, especially those that lead to an increase in adhesion between deposited layers.


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


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (20) ◽  
pp. 9521
Author(s):  
Ryotaro Miyake ◽  
Hiroyuki Sasahara ◽  
Atsushi Suzuki ◽  
Seigo Ouchi

We investigated the fabrication and finishing of wall-profile machining by wire and arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) employing plasma welding with Ti-6Al-4V wire. We fabricated and integrated a local shield and a cover for the area below the local shield to achieve higher shielding ability. The tensile strength of the fabricated object met the forging standard for Ti-6Al-4V, but elongation was about 7%. We also focused on the possibility of reducing the cutting force and increasing the efficiency of the finishing process by cutting workpieces softened by high temperature immediately after the deposition process. We investigated the cutting force and tool wear of the fabricated objects heated to 300 °C using ceramics tools. Results showed that although the cutting force was reduced at high temperature, the wear rate of the tools was high, and the increase in cutting force due to wear was significant.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
A. Ajwad ◽  
N. Khadim ◽  
Abdullah ◽  
U. Ilyas ◽  
M. U. Rashid ◽  
...  

In this research, fine and coarse aggregates present in the concrete are replaced with steel dust and shred-like steel fibres, respectively in different ratios and its effect on the properties of concrete is studied. Eight batches of concrete were mixed, each with the mix proportion of 1:2:4 and water cement ratio of 0.52. Batch A was of normal concrete. In batches B, C, and D, 5%, 10%, and 15% of sand was replaced with steel dust. In batches, E, F, and G, 2%, 5%, and 8% of coarse aggregate were replaced with steel fibres. In the last batch H, both 5% of sand and 5% of coarse aggregate were replaced with steel fine and steel fibres respectively. British as well as American standards were followed during the research. Slump test was performed in a fresh state of each mix to find the effect of these replacements on workability. 12 cubes of 150mm x 150mm x 150mm for compressive strength test and 12 cylinders of 150mm diameter and 300mm height of each, for tensile strength test were made for each batch to check these strength after 3, 7, 14, 28 days. It was found that the workability of fresh concrete decreases while density of fresh as well as hardened concrete increases with these replacements. It also results in an increase in initial compressive strength and a decrease in final compressive strength as compared to those of normal concrete. As far as tensile strength is concerned an increase in initial as well as final strength was observed.


2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 317-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Romualdas Mačiulaitis ◽  
Marija Vaičienė ◽  
Ramunė Žurauskienė

The properties of the hardened concrete depend on the selected raw materials: size and amount of the particles of coarse aggregate, as well as on the ratio of other components. Particular countries use various methodologies for the selection of concrete composition to select the components of the concrete mixture. However, the properties of the concrete, selected by using any methodology for the selection of the concrete composition and hardened by following the defined conditions, must satisfy the values of certain necessary characteristics. The results of the implemented research indicate that the most optimal solution is to use the coarse aggregate of multi‐fractional or discontinuous fractional composition. The optimal composition of the concrete must be selected to ensure that the binding material is not overdosed. Yet, all components must be selected in such a way, that the required properties of the final product are retained after concrete mixture hardens. When catalyst waste materials from the reactor of the catalytic cracking (15%) are used for the lightweight concrete, the density of the expanded‐clay lightweight concrete investigated and compressive strength increases even for the higher water/cement ratio, more heat is dissipated during the hydration of the cement and this exothermic effect occurs several hours earlier. Santrauka Sukietėjusio betono savybės priklauso nuo betonui parinktų žaliavų: stambaus užpildo dalelių dydžio ir jų kiekio, taip pat nuo kitų sudedamųjų dalių santykio. Betono mišinio sudedamąsias dalis šalys parenka įvairiais betono sudėties parinkimo metodais, tačiau pagal bet kurį betono sudėties parinkimo metodą parinkto ir pagal nustatytas sąlygas sukietinto betono savybės turi tenkinti tam tikrų būtinųjų charakteristikų vertes. Darbe atliktų tyrimų rezultatai parodė, kad optimaliu naudoti daugiafrakcį arba trūkiosios frakcinės sudėties stambųjį užpildą. Betono sudėtis turi būti parinkta nepereikvojant rišamosios medžiagos, tačiau visas sudedamąsias dalis parenkant taip, kad, sukietėjus betono mišiniui, išliktų reikiamos galutinio produkto savybės. Lengviesiems betonams naudojant katalizatoriaus atlieką iš katalitinio krekingo reaktoriaus (15 %), padidėja tiriamojo keramzitbetonio tankis, gniuždomasis stipris net esant didesniam V/C santykiui, o hidratuojantis cementui, išsiskiria daugiau šilumos, ir šis egzoterminis efektas įvyksta keliomis valandomis anksčiau.


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.


Author(s):  
Zheng Min ◽  
Sarwesh Narayan Parbat ◽  
Li Yang ◽  
Minking K. Chyu

Abstract Transpiration cooling has always been the dream of gas turbine high temperature component design. The uniform coolant coverage and enhanced heat transfer in porous wall provided by this cooling technique can significantly reduce the base metal temperature which is essential for improving working efficiencies and operation life of gas turbine. Recently, with the capability of the innovative powder bed direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) additive manufacturing technology, the complex geometries of transpiration cooling part could be precisely fabricated and endued with improved mechanical strength. In the present study, five different schemes of transpiration cooling including (1) round holes with 1.5d in-line pitch, (2) round holes with 2d in-line pitch, (3) round holes with 3d in-line pitch, (4) round holes with 2d staggered pitch, (5) inclined holes (20° inclination towards the main stream direction) with 2d in-line pitch in In718 superalloy plates were fabricated by direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) printer. Temperature measurements of the hot side surfaces with coolant coverage were conducted to evaluate the cooling performances of those structures. Tensile bars containing the same designed structure as the heat transfer test coupons in the gauge part were printed as well for the evaluation of the ultimate tensile strength. The test results showed that the coupons with smaller pore size had higher cooling effectiveness but lower tensile strength. The smaller pitch value (P = 1.5D) and the staggered pattern could enhance the cooling performance but decrease the mechanical strength as well. Taking both cooling efficiency and mechanical strength into consideration, the 0.3mm pore size coupon with 3d in-line pitch round holes is considered to be the optimal design with cooling effectiveness of 0.48 at the injection ratio of 2.5% and ultimate tensile strength of 775.9MPa. The present research work demonstrated the potential of additive manufacturing to design and fabricate the transpiration cooling structure with high cooling efficiencies and desired tensile strength.


Author(s):  
Shanu Sharma

Abstract: As everyone is aware of the fact that Natural Coarse Aggregate (NCA) is the main constituent of traditional concrete mixes. Whenever an existing concrete structure is demolished, it produces smashed concrete waste in the large amount. Concrete waste give rise to negative effects on the environment. To evade the environmental pollution and mark effective reuse of the concrete waste as Recycled Aggregates in the place of NCA. This operative initiative provides an opportunity to reduce air pollution and soil exploitation to some extent. Such concrete is sustainable in nature and also eco-friendly to the environment. Also, such waste material will lower the usage of naturally occurring stone to produce NCA and thus various natural energy resources will be safeguarded. This study covers the suitability norms for a material to be used for Recycled Aggregate. In this study the natural aggregate is replaced with recycled aggregate in the different percentages (0%, 25%, 50%). When percentage of recycled aggregate mixed in the fixed proportion as percentage replacement to natural aggregates, it imparts improvement in the property of fresh as well as hardened concrete like, compressive strength & split tensile strength. Laboratory results of this research indicates that the value of compressive strength, tensile strength stress-strain curve & NDT of these mixes drives on decreasing, but at the 25% replacement level, it achieves target mean strength. Hence, for the fundamental concrete mix Natural Coarse Aggregate can be efficiently replaced by the Recycled Aggregate to the range of 25%. Keywords: Concrete, Recycled aggregate, Natural Coarse Aggregate (NCA), Compressive Strength, Tensile strength, , NDT, Stress-Strain Curve


Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 556
Author(s):  
Muhammad Faisal Javed ◽  
Afaq Ahmad Durrani ◽  
Sardar Kashif Ur Rehman ◽  
Fahid Aslam ◽  
Hisham Alabduljabbar ◽  
...  

Numerous research studies have been conducted to improve the weak properties of recycled aggregate as a construction material over the last few decades. In two-stage concrete (TSC), coarse aggregates are placed in formwork, and then grout is injected with high pressure to fill up the voids between the coarse aggregates. In this experimental research, TSC was made with 100% recycled coarse aggregate (RCA). Ten percent and twenty percent bagasse ash was used as a fractional substitution of cement along with the RCA. Conventional concrete with 100% natural coarse aggregate (NCA) and 100% RCA was made to determine compressive strength only. Compressive strength reduction in the TSC was 14.36% when 100% RCA was used. Tensile strength in the TSC decreased when 100% RCA was used. The increase in compressive strength was 8.47% when 20% bagasse ash was used compared to the TSC mix that had 100% RCA. The compressive strength of the TSC at 250 °C was also determined to find the reduction in strength at high temperature. Moreover, the compressive and tensile strength of the TSC that had RCA was improved by the addition of bagasse ash.


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