Physical Properties of Porous Concrete Paving Blocks with Different Sizes of Coarse Aggregate

2015 ◽  
Vol 1113 ◽  
pp. 86-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.H. Nur Hidayah ◽  
Md Nor Hasanan ◽  
P.J. Ramadhansyah

This research studies the properties of Porous Concrete Paving Blocks (PCPB) with different sizes of coarse aggregate. Coarse aggregate (CA) is the main component in manufacturing PCPB. Three different sizes of coarse aggregate were used; 1) CA 5 – 10 mm as a control, 2) CA 5 – 8 mm and 3) CA 8 – 10 mm. Furthermore, a series of test were conducted such as density, compressive strength, porosity and skid resistance test to determine the properties of the blocks. It was found that the size of coarse aggregate affects the strength and porosity of the blocks. The strength was reduced approximately in the range 5 % to 17 % from the control blocks. However, it is vice versa with porosity result which porosity of the blocks increased in between 5 % to 10 %. This shows that the blocks suitable for use in vehicle area where help in reduce the water ponding on pavement surface and also increased the skid resistance between the vehicle tires and pavement.

2014 ◽  
Vol 911 ◽  
pp. 433-437 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.H. Nur Hidayah ◽  
Md Nor Hasanan ◽  
P.J. Ramadhansyah

Properties of Porous Concrete Paving Blocks (PCPB) were investigated in this study. Two groups of coarse aggregate sizes were performed; passing 8 mm retains 5 mm and passing 10 mm retains 8 mm. For mixture design, 100 % of coarse aggregate were used. However, fine aggregate was eliminated in this investigation. The density, water absorption, flakiness index and elongation index test were performed to determine the properties of the coarse aggregate used in this study. Compression test and skid resistance test were used to evaluate the performance of PCPB. The results show that PCPB containing coarse aggregate size 5 8 mm give high compressive strength compared to others PCPB specimen. In addition, both PCPB specimens give an in increasing in skid resistance approximately 30 % compared to Concrete Paving Blocks (CPB).


Author(s):  
Samson Olalekan Odeyemi

The need for porous concrete has become increased due its ability to control surface water, increase the rate of recharging groundwater, and reduce pollution of the ecosystem. Granite is a coarse aggregate that is quite expensive when compared with gravel in Nigeria. Therefore, this research is aimed at optimizing blended granite and gravel in the production of porous concrete. Samples of blended granite-gravel porous concrete of varying mix proportions were produced using cement to aggregate mix ratio of 1:4. The samples were tested for their porosity, workability and compressive strengths. The data collected were analyzed with the aid of Design Expert 10.0. It was observed that the optimal combination for the granite-gravel blended porous concrete is 12% granite, 88% gravel, and a water-cement ratio of 0.66%. This combination gave a porous concrete with a compressive strength of 48.4 N/mm2, percentage porosity of 6% and a compacting factor of 0.91. These values when compared to that of the control specimen revealed that the optimal mix gave a porous concrete with higher porosity, higher workability and a better compressive strength.


2014 ◽  
Vol 554 ◽  
pp. 111-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.H. Nur Hidayah ◽  
Md. Nor Hasanan ◽  
P.J. Ramadhansyah

The objective of the study is to investigate the potential of using Porous Concrete Paving Blocks (PCPB) as a part of paving surface. Laboratory tests were conducted to compare and examine the effect of particle sizes of coarse aggregate. Two coarse aggregate sizes were selected; passing 8 mm retains 5 mm and passing 10 mm retains 8 mm. The fine aggregate was eliminated from mixes. The water to cement ratio used was 0.35. Compressive strength and skid resistance tests were performed to evaluate the properties of PCPB. The test results indicated that there was a reduction in the strength when coarse aggregate at different size was used. Scanning electron microscopy showed that voids, poor bonding and lack of adhesion at the boundaries of the aggregate with cement paste contributing to the low PCPB strength. However, both PCPB specimens provide 30 % to 40 % increase in skid resistance compared to Concrete Paving Blocks (CPB).


2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 48-60
Author(s):  
Mahdi Mahdi ◽  
Raad Irzooki ◽  
Mazin Abdulrahman

Rainwater harvesting and flood prevention in cities are significant urban hydrological concerns. The use of porous pavement is one of the most effective solutions to handle this matter. Thus, this study aims to develop Porous Interlocking Concrete Pavement (PICP) using recycled aggregate from concrete waste. This porous pavement, then later, can be utilized in low traffic areas and parking lots to harvest water by infiltration and reduce surface runoff. First, the physical properties of the porous concrete blocks, such as density (unit weight), absorption, coefficient of permeability, and porosity, were studied. Also, the mechanical properties of concrete mixtures like compressive strength and flexural strength were tested. This study used two types of PICP, the first one with ordinary coarse aggregate (P1) and the second with recycled crushed concrete coarse aggregate (P2), and then compared their performance to the conventional concrete pavement blocks used the two types of coarse aggregate (R1 and R2). The results show that the unit weight (density) of porous types was reduced by 25% and 26%, and the total porosity increases by around 2.4 times and 18 times respectively, as compared to conventional concrete pavement types. However, the compressive strength and flexural strength of porous concrete types decreased by (55% and 71%), respectively, compared to conventional types. Overall, the infiltration test results showed that the infiltrated water through porous concrete increased by about 83% in comparison to conventional concrete. From the results, utilizing porous concrete pavement can be considered a promising material in terms of water harvesting and decreasing rainwater flooding. Additionally, using recycled concrete can bring economical and environmental benefits.


2013 ◽  
Vol 687 ◽  
pp. 219-228
Author(s):  
Eui Hwan Hwang ◽  
Jin Man Kim ◽  
Sun Gyu Park

For the recycling of rapid-cooled steel slag (RCSS), various specimens were prepared with the different replacement ratios of RCSS and the addition ratios of polymer binder. The physical properties of these specimens were then investigated by compressive strength test, flexural strength test, water absorption test, hot water resistance test, measurement of pore distribution and observation of micro-structures using scanning electron microscope(SEM). Results showed that compressive and flexural strength increased with the addition ratios of polymer binder and replacement ratios of RCSS, but those strengths decreased reversely when addition ratio of polymer binder and replacement ratio of RCSS were excessively high. By the hot water resistance test, the compressive strength and flexural strength decreased remarkably and total pore volume increased but bulk density decreased. SEM observation of structure before hot water resistance test revealed very compact infusion of structure but decomposition or thermal degradation appeared in polymer binder when observed after the hot water resistance test.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Edi Kurniadi ◽  
Lava Himawan

<p><em>No fines concrete can be known such as porous concrete, no-fines concrete and pervious concrete, because not use of sand in the mixture causing the cavities between coarse aggregates. When the rainy season, especially in urban areas there are many flood because the water is difficult to infiltration into the ground. Because permeable nature of non-fines concrete which can accelerate the absorption of water to the soil and to the water channel, reduce run-off and increase groundwater reserves. In this research will study for compressive strength and infiltration in non-finnes concrete. This research uses coarse aggregates from the results of stone crushing machines with coarse aggregate sizes (5-10) mm. cement: aggregate ratio used 1: 2; 1: 3; 1: 4; 1: 5; 1: 6; 1: 7; 1: 8. The study began with material checking, planning of material requirements, making non-sand concrete, then testing compressive strength, and infiltration testing at the age of 28 days. The results showed that the compressive strength of non-finnes concrete with a variation of the ratio of cement : gravel 1: 2  is  33.19 MPa while for a mixture of 1: 8 it is 5.23 MPa. The Infiltration rate has increased along with the greater variation in the ratio of the mixture. The maximum infiltration rate for a mixture of 1: 8 is 9.44 mm/sec. The infiltration rates in no-finnes concrete can be used to accelerate the absorption of water into the soil and can function to reduce water on the surface of the yard.</em></p>


2019 ◽  
Vol 276 ◽  
pp. 01027
Author(s):  
Hazairin ◽  
Erma Desmaliana ◽  
Bernardinus Herbudiman ◽  
Wira Yudha Saputra

Porous concrete is an innovation in sustainable concrete technology, which has high porosity concrete without fine aggregate. Porous concrete used in rain gardens, planter boxes, permeable pavements at urban open spaces could absorb rainwater so it can reduce run-off. This experimental study purposes to determine the compressive, split-tensile, flexural strengths, and permeability of porous concrete with various gradation of coarse aggregates. This study used a concrete mixture with coarse aggregate gradation variations of gap, continuous, and uniform on the water cement ratio of 0.4. The test specimens used three cylinders of 15x30cm for compressive and split-tensile strengths, except for uniform gradations used three cylinders of 10x20cm. Beam specimens of 15x15x60cm used for bending strength test by third point loading method. The tested mechanical properties are 7, 14, and 28 days-compressive strengths, 28 days split-tensile strength, and 28 days bending strength. The experimental results also show the average compressive strengths of porous concrete with variation of gradations of gap, continuous, and uniform for 28 days is 14.6 MPa, 13.0 MPa, and 10.6 MPa, respectively. Volumetric flow rate of porous concrete with gap, continuous, and uniform aggregate gradations is 28.4 ml/s, 32.1 ml/s, and 39.3 ml/s, respectively. The experimental results show that gap gradation is recommended due to its better compressive and flexural strengths. In porous concrete, aggregate gradations influence the air content. The highest air content results the lowest compressive strength of concrete. The designed air content should be controlled to maintain the expexted compressive strength of porous concrete.


2009 ◽  
Vol 620-622 ◽  
pp. 749-752 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Bo Xiong ◽  
Guo Qing Gui ◽  
Qi Hua Zhao

In this paper, the conception and classification of Green-growing porous concrete (POC) is introduced. POC is made of single-sized coarse aggregate, Portland cement, admixtures, chemical admixtures, water, et al. It should be properly mixed before cast in mould. Because of its large-pore structure, POC have much ecological and environmental value. In the case of be used as greening concrete which placed in highway side, POC’s compressive strength should be higher than 15MPa, at the same time, its valid porosity content should be at the range of 25% and 30%.


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