scholarly journals Effects of Kaolin on Engineering Properties of Portland Cement Concrete

2012 ◽  
Vol 174-177 ◽  
pp. 76-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ju Nan Shen ◽  
Zhao Xing Xie ◽  
David Griggs ◽  
Yao Zhong Shi
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Void Content ◽  
Optimal Dosage ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Portland Cement Concrete ◽  
Cement Concrete

The focus of this study was to determine the feasibility of using kaolin, a very small particle clay, as partial replacement of fine aggregates in Portland cement concrete (PCC). Kaolin clay is a locally available (Macon, GA, USA) and inexpensive clay mineral. The product, KaMin 90©, used has an average particle size of 1.5 microns and has a low embodied energy. The slump, air void content and compressive strength were examined on samples of PCC with different % of Kaolin. This research indicated the maximum kaolin substitution of fine aggregate for workability. An optimal dosage range for PCC cylinder compressive strength was also defined and found to be 33% greater than the control group. It was also noted that Kaolin engenders a soft and cohesive concrete mix that prevents segregation. A brief cost analyses was performed and determined the economic feasibility of Kaolin PCC.

scholarly journals Investigating possibilities for using sea shell on compressive strength properties of concrete

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1.8) ◽  
pp. 241
Author(s):  
Kiran Kumar ◽  
Vineetha Anil ◽  
Sara Hamed ◽  
Ruwa Malik
Keyword(s):  
Portland Cement ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Flexural Properties ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Portland Cement Concrete ◽  
Cement Concrete ◽  
Concrete Materials ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement Concrete

The reason of this attempt was to demonstrate that seashells can be utilized as a partial replacement for fine aggregate in concrete for enhancing strength properties. Since seashells are widely available everywhere in coastal and seashore areas, and some of the concrete materials cannot be found easily everywhere.  The strategies utilized as a part of this attempt was to replace burnt and crushed seashells with fine aggregate at 10%, 20% and 30% and compare it with each other and the traditional Ordinary Portland Cement concrete regarding mechanical properties following 7 and 28 days. In conclusion, despite the fact that seashells are generally accessible and can be effortlessly gathered from seashore and beach front regions, the process of burning and crushing requires a lot of energy and is tedious. In spite of the fact that the results demonstrated that utilizing 20% seashell to fine aggregate substitution has a somewhat higher in compressive and flexural properties than that of Ordinary Portland Cement concrete.

Influence of Waste Glass on the Physical Properties of Portland Cement Concrete

2014 ◽  
Vol 798-799 ◽  
pp. 576-581 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edson Jansen Pedrosa Miranda Jr. ◽  
A.E.M. Paiva ◽  
Ermerson Ney Leite Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Specific Gravity ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Flat Glass ◽  
Waste Glass ◽  
Void Content ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Portland Cement Concrete ◽  
Cement Concrete ◽  
Fine Aggregates ◽  
Glass Heat

A differential feature of this work was the use of a type of glass that is little used as fine aggregate in concrete – flat glass powder. This study involved an analysis of the influence of the incorporation of waste glass from the grinding and polishing operations of the glass heat treatment process on the void content, water absorption (W/A) and specific gravity of Portland cement concrete. The coarse and fine aggregates used here were crushed stone and sand, respectively. The concrete was produced using 5%, 10% and 20% of waste glass in place of sand, and water-to-cement (w/c) ratios of 0.50, 0.55 and 0.58. The test specimens were cured for 28 days. The results indicated a reduction in the void content when the percentage of waste glass increased to w/c ratios of 0.55 and 0.58. The reduction of the void content reduced the concrete’s W/A and increased its specific gravity. The waste glass used in this study shows a promising potential for use as fine aggregate in Portland cement concrete. However, other variables must be taken into consideration in the subsequent publications.

Acid Attack Resistance of Magnesium Phosphate Cement

2016 ◽  
Vol 680 ◽  
pp. 392-397
Author(s):  
Zhu Ding ◽  
Meng Xi Dai ◽  
Can Lu ◽  
Ming Jie Zhang ◽  
Peng Cui
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Acid Solution ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Magnesium Phosphate ◽  
Acid Solutions ◽  
Portland Cement Concrete ◽  
Cement Concrete ◽  
Acid Attack ◽  
High Acid ◽  
Repair Materials

Magnesium phosphate cements (MPC) had been used as repair materials for deteriorated Portland cement concrete structures. In this paper a new MPC was prepared and the basic properties including workability and compressive strength were tested. The acid attack resistance of MPC was investigated by immersing the MPC mortars in solutions at pH 3, 5, and 7, for 14d, 28d and 60d respectively. The compressive strength of MPC mortars after acid attack was tested and the microstructure of MPC were examined. The results showed that the compressive strength of MPC decreased after immersion in acid solution for 14d and 28d, however the strength of MPC with suitable materials mixture can recovered again after 60d immersion. The results indicated MPC has high acid attack resistance in static acid solution. The behavior of MPC in flowing acid solutions is need to be studied further.

The Durability Study of Concrete in Sulfate Environment

2012 ◽  
Vol 204-208 ◽  
pp. 3137-3141
Author(s):  
Hong Xia Qiao ◽  
Yu Li ◽  
Zhong Mao He ◽  
Jin Mei Dong
Keyword(s):  
Portland Cement ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Elastic Moduli ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Salt Resistance ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Portland Cement Concrete ◽  
Cement Concrete ◽  
Sulfate Solutions ◽  
Better Than

Aiming at determining the durability of concrete in very salty regions, this study examines the performance of various high performance fine aggregate concretes in a sulfate environment, such as high performance concrete inside a composite additive, and Portland cement concrete and sulfate resistant cement concrete, all of which experienced dry-wet cycles in sodium sulfate solutions. By examining the changes of elastic moduli and analyzing the SEM of the concrete, this paper has found that the salt resistance of sulfate resistant cement concrete is no better than that of Portland cement concrete in the extremely aggressive dry-wet cycle environment but high performance concrete containing a composite additive has better resistance in a sulfate environment. Besides, the composite additive can create the environment for a second hydration to reduce the amount of Ca(OH)2 inside the concrete, and build additional C-S-H gel to reform the microstructure of concrete effectively. Finally, the paper offers some advice for mixing concrete in salt regions.

scholarly journals Increasing the compressive strength of Portland cement concrete using flat glass powder

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 45-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edson Jansen Pedrosa de Miranda Júnior ◽  
Helton de Jesus Costa Leite Bezerra ◽  
Flávio Salgado Politi ◽  
Antônio Ernandes Macêdo Paiva
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Glass Powder ◽  
Flat Glass ◽  
Portland Cement Concrete ◽  
Cement Concrete

Fine Grain Portland Cement Concrete with Complex Nanodisperse Admixture for Structure Rehabilitating

2015 ◽  
Vol 1122 ◽  
pp. 105-110
Author(s):  
Galina D. Fedorova ◽  
Gregory N. Alexandrov ◽  
Grigory I. Yakovlev ◽  
Irina S. Polyanskikh ◽  
Igor A. Pudov
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Working Time ◽  
Strength Characteristics ◽  
Portland Cement Concrete ◽  
Cement Concrete ◽  
Fine Grain

The influence of new complex nanodisperse admixture on structure and strength characteristics of fine grain concrete used in rehabilitation of damaged concrete structures has been studied. Concrete without the admixture is more susceptible to cracking than concrete with the complex admixture, thus increasing the working time of structures. At the age of 28 days the compressive strength of fine grain concrete with the admixture reaches 52,35 MPa, the flexural strength is 5,2 MPa. The strength characteristics of concrete increased by 15%.

scholarly journals Some Mechanical Properties of Cement Treated Base (CTB) Incorporating Waste Portland Cement Concrete Under Different Corresponding Conditions

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.37) ◽  
pp. 138
Author(s):  
Asst. Prof. Dr. Khawla H. H. Shubber ◽  
Eng. Sajjad Hashim Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Granular Materials ◽  
Compression Strength ◽  
Cement Content ◽  
Strength Increase ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Portland Cement Concrete ◽  
Cement Concrete

This research represents a trial of understanding and improving mechanical properties of base or subbase granular materials, used in pavement construction, stabilized with Portland cement known as cement treated base (CTB) in terms of density, optimum water content (O.W.C), and compression Strength of three curing ages (3, 7, 28) days under different situations. Different Portland cement percent of (0, 5, 7, 10, 12, and 15) % by weight were added to selected base course granular materials (type B according to local standard specification in Iraq). Results showed that the density of mixture increase with increasing added cement percent, while O.W.C takes its maximum value around 7% cement content, and compression strength increase with increasing cement content and curing age. Then effect of replacing 50% of natural granular materials by waste Portland cement concrete (WPCC) was investigated on the results of (0, 7& 15)% cement content on density, O.W.C and compression strength in the three curing ages. Results reveled although density of mixture cooperating WPCC for 0% cement content was higher, CTB of natural granular material were denser. On the other hand compressive strength decrease in case of using WPCC for all percent cement added and curing ages. Finally, effect of soaking in water on CTB with (7 &15)% cement compressive strength of three curing ages was studied, under three period of soaking (1 week, 2 weeks, &one month). Test results exposed that, CTB Compressive strength increase with increasing soaking period but still less than that of un-soaked and for all curing ages. For each test stage mathematics relationships with acceptable correlation were presented proofing test results tendency.  

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