Evaluation on Compressive Strength and Workability of Green High-Performance Concrete by Grey Relational Grade

2013 ◽  
Vol 438-439 ◽  
pp. 166-169
Author(s):  
Xin Zhang ◽  
Dong Yang
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Grey Relational Analysis ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Relational Analysis ◽  
Mix Proportion ◽  
Binder Ratio ◽  
Grey Relational ◽  
Water To Binder Ratio

Applying grey relational analysis method, this paper calculated the relational grades between the mix proportion parameters and the compressive strength, the slump of green high-performance concrete (GHPC) respectively. Besides, the sequence results of influencing degree of the factors affecting the compressive strength and workability were obtained. The results indicate that the compressive strength and slump of GHPC are affected by various mix proportion factors with different sensitivity, and the sensitivity could be well analyzed by the grey relational analysis. Among the four selected parameters of mix proportion such as water to binder ratio, cement dosage, fly ash dosage and sand ratio, the water to binder ratio and the cement dosage greatly influence on the compressive strength of GHPC, the water to binder ratio and the sand ratio greatly influence on the workability of GHPC.

Evaluating the Influence of Mix Proportion Parameters on Anti-Permeability of Green High Performance Concrete with Grey Relational Analysis

2011 ◽  
Vol 250-253 ◽  
pp. 857-860
Author(s):  
Qiao Yan Guan ◽  
Peng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Grey Relational Analysis ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Relational Analysis ◽  
Mix Proportion ◽  
Binder Ratio ◽  
Grey Relational ◽  
Water Binder Ratio

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of mix proportion parameters on anti-permeability of green high performance concrete (GHPC) and find out the main influencing factors. Applying grey relational analysis method, the relational grades between the influencing factors and diffusion coefficient of Cl- of GHPC were calculated. Besides, the sequence result of influencing degree of the factors to affect the anti-permeability was obtained. The result shows that the importance of the factors affecting anti-permeability of GHPC has following sequence: water-binder ratio> sand ratio > dosage of cement> dosage of water reducing admixture > dosage of mineral fillers > dosage of fly ash. In order to improve anti-permeability of GHPC, water-binder ratio and sand ratio must be controlled strictly.

scholarly journals PREDICTION OF STRENGTH AND SLUMP OF RICE HUSK ASH INCORPORATED HIGH-PERFORMANCE CONCRETE

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 310-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Nazrul Islam ◽  
Muhammad Fauzi Mohd Zain ◽  
Maslina Jamil
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Rice Husk Ash ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Aggregate Content ◽  
Binder Ratio ◽  
Water To Binder Ratio

This paper describes the development of statistical models to predict strength and slump of rice husk ash (RHA) incorporated high-performance concrete (HPC). Sixty samples of RHA incorporated HPC mixes having compressive strength range of 42–92 MPa and slump range of 170–245 mm were prepared and tested in the laboratory. These experimental data of sixty RHA incorporated HPC mixes were used to develop two models. Six variables namely water-to-binder ratio, cement content, RHA content, fine aggregate content, coarse aggregate content and superplasticizer content were selected to develop the models and ultimately to predict strength and slump of RHA incorporated HPC. The models were developed by regression analysis. Additional five HPC mixes were prepared with the same ingredients and tested under the same testing conditions to verify the ability of the proposed models to predict the responses. The results of the prediction of the models showed good agreement with the experimental data. Thus the developed models can be used to predict slump and 28-day compressive strength of RHA incorporated HPC. The research demonstrated that strength and slump of HPC could be successfully modeled using statistical analysis.

High Performance Concrete with Ternary Binders

2018 ◽  
Vol 761 ◽  
pp. 120-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vlastimil Bílek ◽  
David Pytlík ◽  
Marketa Bambuchova
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Silica Fume ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Fresh Concrete ◽  
Binder Ratio ◽  
Water To Binder Ratio ◽  
Condensed Silica Fume

Use a ternary binder for production of a high performance concrete with a compressive strengths between 120 and 170 MPa is presented. The water to binder ratio of the concrete is 0.225 and the binder is composed of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), condensed silica fume (CSF), ground limestone (L), fly ash (FA) and metakaoline (MK). The dosage of (M + CSF) is kept at a constant level for a better workability of fresh concrete. Different workability, flexural and compressive strengths were obtained for concretes with a constant cement and a metakaoline dosage, and for a constant dosage (FA + L) but a different ratio FA / L. An optimum composition was found and concretes for other tests were designed using this composition.

scholarly journals Mechanical Properties and Environmental Evaluation of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete with Aeolian Sand

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 3148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongyan Chu ◽  
Fengjuan Wang ◽  
Liguo Wang ◽  
Taotao Feng ◽  
Danqian Wang
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Ultra High Performance Concrete ◽  
Aeolian Sand ◽  
Binder Ratio ◽  
Water Binder Ratio

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.

scholarly journals Factors affecting the effectiveness of quality control circles in a hospital using a combination of fuzzy VIKOR and Grey Relational Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 180-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammadkarim Bahadori ◽  
Ehsan Teymourzadeh ◽  
Foad Faizy Bagejan ◽  
Ramin Ravangard ◽  
Mehdi Raadabadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Grey Relational Analysis ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Reward System ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Relational Analysis ◽  
Fuzzy Vikor ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Grey Relational ◽  
Goals And Objectives

Background: One of the techniques used to achieve productivity, employees’ job satisfaction and higher quality goods and services, as well as to solve the problems by using a team, is the formation of quality control circles. Quality control circles enable managers to meet the organization’s and employees’ needs through making effective use of resources and facilities. On the other hand, the quality of services is always affected by uncertainty and ambiguous and implicit judgments, which make its measurement uncertain. Aim: The present study aimed to identify important factors affecting the effectiveness of quality control circles in a hospital, as well as rank them using a combination of fuzzy VIKOR and Grey Relational Analysis (GRA). Methodology: This was an applied, cross-sectional and descriptive–analytical study conducted in 2016. The study population consisted of five academic members and five experts in the field of nursing working in a hospital, who were selected using a purposive sampling method. Also, a sample of 107 nurses was selected through a simple random sampling method using their employee codes and the random-number table. The required data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire which consisted of 12 factors. The validity of this questionnaire was confirmed through giving the opinions of experts and academic members who participated in the present study, as well as performing confirmatory factor analysis. Its reliability also was verified (α=0.796). The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 22.0 and LISREL 8.8, as well as VIKOR–GRA and IPA methods. Results: The results of ranking the factors affecting the effectiveness of quality control circles showed that the highest and lowest ranks were related to ‘Managers’ and supervisors’ support’ (Š = 6.80, [Formula: see text] = 0.36) and ‘Group leadership’ (Š = 2.63, [Formula: see text] = 0.98). Also, the highest hospital performance was for factors such as ‘Clear goals and objectives’ and ‘Group cohesiveness and homogeneity’, and the lowest for ‘Reward system’ and ‘Feedback system’, respectively. Conclusion: The results showed that although ‘Training the members’, ‘Using the right tools’ and ‘Reward system’ were factors that were of great importance, the organization’s performance for these factors was poor. Therefore, these factors should be paid more attention by the studied hospital managers and should be improved as soon as possible. Applying quality control circles in any organization is very helpful and provides opportunities for maximum use of employees’ creativity, initiative and skills in reaching their and their organization’s goals and objectives, and prepares favorable working conditions for the employees’ optimal performance through increasing the managers’ sense of responsibility and commitment.

Development of Mix Proportion for High-Performance Concrete Using Locally Available Ingredients Based on Compressive Strength and Durability

2012 ◽  
Vol 174-177 ◽  
pp. 1067-1071 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jon Bi ◽  
Binsar Hariandja ◽  
Iswandi Imran ◽  
Ivindra Pane
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Mix Proportion ◽  
Concrete Mix ◽  
Strength And Durability ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Local Materials

Keywords: High Performance Concrete, mix proportions, compressive strength , and durability Abstract. The use of concrete materials to date, remain a key ingredient in such construction work on the construction of building, bridges and infrastructure. One indicator is the increased production of readymix concrete which is nearly 16 billion tons in 2010. But the increased used of concrete, apparently bring the impact of environmental damage. This is due to the fact that production of raw materials contributes greatly to CO2 in the air. One effort to reduce such impact is to use of high performance concretes. Mix proportion of High Performance Concrete are strongly determined by the quality and availablity of local materials. The implications of research result from other countries can‘t be directly used. Therefore is need to the research on development of High Performance Concrete mix using locally available materials. In this research the mix proportions for f’c : 60 and 80 MPa are developed using local materials that are commonly used by readymix producers. The high Performance Concrete is developed based on compressive strength and durability. The result is expected to be applied to readymix industry particularly for construction use in Indonesia.

Influence of Blast Furnace Slag on the Mechanical Properties of High Performance Concrete

2013 ◽  
Vol 634-638 ◽  
pp. 2716-2719
Author(s):  
Wan Shin Park ◽  
Sung Ho Cho ◽  
Song Hui Yun ◽  
Jeong Eun Kim ◽  
Do Gyeum Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Blast Furnace ◽  
Blast Furnace Slag ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Splitting Tensile Strength ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Binder Ratio ◽  
Furnace Slag

The characteristics of the compressive strength and splitting tensile strength according to replacement ratio of the blast furnace slag were found in this study. The blast furnace slag was utilizes as the concrete mix-material and then, these results were compared with the basis presented in the international standards. In this study, cylinder made of concrete with water/binder ratio 0.34 and blast furnace slag replacement rate of 10%, 30%, 50%, and 70% were prepared to measure the compressive strength and spiting tensile strength. Test results indicate that The 28 days and 91 days compressive strength is affected by blast furnace slag replacement except specimen BS30 and the splitting tensile strength in specimen BS series is slightly larger than that of OPC except specimen BS 30.

Influence of Cold Weather on Compressive Strength in High Performance with Silica Fume

2014 ◽  
Vol 627 ◽  
pp. 445-448 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young Il Jang ◽  
Wan Shin Park ◽  
Sun Woong Kim ◽  
Song Hui Yun ◽  
Hyun Do Yun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Silica Fume ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Weather Condition ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Cold Weather ◽  
Binder Ratio ◽  
Hot Weather

This paper addresses the influence of cold weather on the compressive strength of high performance concrete with silica fume under different curing days. Test variables of this study are weather condition (5°C, -5°C and-15°C) and different curing days (7days and 28 days). In this work, the specimen was designed a water-binder ratio of 0.34. One batches of concrete were prepared for each mixing hour, and the compressive strength of cylindrical concrete specimens was measured after 7 and 28 days. Test results for concrete compressive strength show that the concrete’s best mechanical performance occurred when there was the least difference between ambient temperature and concrete temperature, that is, during the later hours of the day in hot weather conditions.

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