Performance of Rubberized High Strength Concrete after Fire

2010 ◽  
Vol 163-167 ◽  
pp. 1403-1408
Author(s):  
Feng Liu ◽  
Gui Xuan Chen ◽  
Li Juan Li
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
High Strength Concrete ◽  
Concrete Strength ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Rubber Powder ◽  
Strength Concrete ◽  
Spalling Failure ◽  
Powder Content ◽  
Small Content

The effects of recycled rubber powder on working abilities, density and compressive strength of high strength concrete (HSC) at room temperature were studied in this paper. The characteristics of rubberized high strength concrete (RHSC) after fire was investigated by surface observation, weight loss and retained strength testing. The sieve number of rubber powder used in test is No.40 (420μm), No.60 (250µm) and No.80 (178µm), and the content of rubber powder filled in RHSC is 1%, 2%, 3% and 4% with respect to cementation material respectively. Test results show that the increase in rubber powder content reduces the concrete strength, while the decrease in compressive strength of RHSC is less than 10% when the content of rubber powder is within 2%. RHSC with small content of rubber (1%) can restrain the spalling failure of concrete under high temperature.

Effects of Nano-CaCO3 on the Compressive Strength and Microstructure of High Strength Concrete in Different Curing Temperature

2011 ◽  
Vol 121-126 ◽  
pp. 126-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Lei Xu ◽  
Tao Meng ◽  
Miao Zhou Huang
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
High Strength Concrete ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Curing Temperature ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Strength Concrete ◽  
Calcium Nitrite ◽  
Orientation Index ◽  
Early Strength

In this paper, effects of nano-CaCO3 on compressive strength and Microstructure of high strength concrete in standard curing temperature(21±1°C) and low curing temperature(6.5±1°C) was studied. In order to improve the early strength of the concrete in low temperature, the early strength agent calcium nitrite was added into. Test results indicated that 0.5% dosage of nano-CaCO3 could inhibit the effect of calcium nitrite as early strength agent, but 1% and 2% dosage of nano-CaCO3 could improve the strength of the concrete by 13% and 18% in standard curing temperature and by 17% and 14% in low curing temperature at the age of 3days. According to the XRD spectrum, with the dosage up to 1% to 2%, nano-CaCO3 can change the orientation index significantly, leading to the improvement of strength of concrete both in standard curing temperature and low curing temperature.

Effect of Chopped Basalt Fiber on the Fresh and Hardened Properties of Fly Ash High Strength Concrete

2014 ◽  
Vol 567 ◽  
pp. 381-386 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasir Shafiq ◽  
Muhd Fadhil Nuruddin ◽  
Ali Elheber Ahmed Elshekh ◽  
Ahmed Fathi Mohamed Salih
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
High Strength Concrete ◽  
Basalt Fiber ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Progressive Increase ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Strength Concrete ◽  
Hardened Properties ◽  
Chopped Basalt Fiber

In order to improve the mechanical properties of high strength concrete, HSC, several studies have been conducted using fly ash, FA. Researchers have made it possible to achieve 100-150MPa high strength concrete. Despite the popularity of this FAHSC, there is a major shortcoming in that it becomes more brittle, resulting in less than 0.1% tensile strain. The main objective of this work was to evaluate the fresh and hardened properties of FAHSC utilizing chopped basalt fiber stands, CBFS, as an internal strengthening addition material. This was achieved through a series of experimental works using a 20% replacement of cement by FA together with various contents of CBFS. Test results of concrete mixes in the fresh state showed no segregation, homogeneousness during the mixing period and workability ranging from 60 to 110 mm. Early and long terms of compressive strength did not show any improvement by using CBFS; in fact, it decreased. This was partially substituted by the effect of FA. Whereas, the split and flexural strengths of FASHC were significantly improved with increasing the content of CBFS as well as the percentage of the split and flexural tensile strength to the compressive strength. Also, test results showed a progressive increase in the areas under the stress-strain curves of the FAHSC strains after the CBFS addition. Therefore, the brittleness and toughness of the FAHSC were enhanced and the pattern of failure moved from brittle failure to ductile collapse using CBFS. It can be considered that the CBFS is a suitable strengthening material to produce ductile FAHSC.

scholarly journals A Study on the Thermal Properties of High-Strength Concrete Containing CBA Fine Aggregates

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1493 ◽  
Author(s):  
In-Hwan Yang ◽  
Jihun Park
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Ultrasonic Velocity ◽  
High Strength Concrete ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Unit Weight ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Strength Concrete ◽  
Fine Aggregates

The thermal conductivity of concrete is a key factor for efficient energy consumption in concrete buildings because thermal conductivity plays a significant role in heat transfer through concrete walls. This study investigated the effects of replacing fine aggregates with coal bottom ash (CBA) and the influence of curing age on the thermal properties of high-strength concrete with a compressive strength exceeding 60 MPa. The different CBA aggregate contents included 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%, and different curing ages included 28 and 56 days. For concrete containing CBA fine aggregate, the thermal and mechanical properties, including the unit weight, thermal conductivity, compressive strength, and ultrasonic velocity, were measured. The experimental results reveal that the unit weight and thermal conductivity of the CBA concrete were highly dependent on the CBA content. The unit weight, thermal conductivity, and compressive strength of the concrete decreased as the CBA content increased. Relationships between the thermal conductivity and the unit weight, thermal conductivity and compressive strength of the CBA concrete were proposed in the form of exponential functions. The equations proposed in this study provided predictions that were in good agreement with the test results. In addition, the test results show that there was an approximately linear relationship between the thermal conductivity and ultrasonic velocity of the CBA concrete.

scholarly journals Multigene Genetic Programming for Estimation of Elastic Modulus of Concrete

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Mohammadi Bayazidi ◽  
Gai-Ge Wang ◽  
Hamed Bolandi ◽  
Amir H. Alavi ◽  
Amir H. Gandomi
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Genetic Programming ◽  
High Strength Concrete ◽  
Elastic Moduli ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Strength Concrete ◽  
Multigene Genetic Programming ◽  
Compressive Strength Test

This paper presents a new multigene genetic programming (MGGP) approach for estimation of elastic modulus of concrete. The MGGP technique models the elastic modulus behavior by integrating the capabilities of standard genetic programming and classical regression. The main aim is to derive precise relationships between the tangent elastic moduli of normal and high strength concrete and the corresponding compressive strength values. Another important contribution of this study is to develop a generalized prediction model for the elastic moduli of both normal and high strength concrete. Numerous concrete compressive strength test results are obtained from the literature to develop the models. A comprehensive comparative study is conducted to verify the performance of the models. The proposed models perform superior to the existing traditional models, as well as those derived using other powerful soft computing tools.

Test Research on Strength of Concrete Shaft Lining under Salt Disaster Corrosion

2014 ◽  
Vol 926-930 ◽  
pp. 645-648 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xu Rong Li ◽  
Hong Guang Ji ◽  
Jun Wang ◽  
Cheng Lin Song
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
High Strength Concrete ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Solution Concentration ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Strength Concrete ◽  
Strength Change ◽  
Lining Structure ◽  
Shaft Lining

In order to study the strength change of high strength concrete shaft lining structure in underground complex environment resisting composite salt damage erosion, C70 high strength concrete test specimens were made and composite salt disaster solutions of different concentrations were compounded. The test results show that the coefficient of compressive strength and flexural strength of high strength concrete increase in early corrosion and then decline. The strength of specimen declines more quickly in higher corrosion solution concentration in latter time. The change law of the flexural strength is more complex than the compressive strength. Composite salt disaster solutions have little effect for no damage high strength concrete.

Background to seismic design provisions in CSA A23.3–04 for high-strength concrete

2009 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 565-579 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Paultre ◽  
Denis Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Seismic Design ◽  
High Strength Concrete ◽  
Concrete Strength ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Frame Structure ◽  
Concrete Compressive Strength ◽  
Strength Concrete ◽  
Loading Tests

This paper presents the background experimental and analytical research that was carried out to develop the provisions for the seismic design of high-strength concrete structures in the 2004 Canadian standard CSA A23.3–04. It is noted that the 1994 Canadian standard CSA A23.3–94 limited the concrete compressive strength to 55 MPa for the seismic design of nominally ductile and ductile structures, while the 1995 New Zealand Standard limited the concrete compressive strength to 70 MPa. In contrast, the 2008 American Concrete Institute (ACI) code ACI 318M has no upper limit on concrete strength, even for the seismic design of ductile structural elements. This tremendous variation in these limits indicated that more experimental evidence was needed. This paper presents experimental results of reversed cyclic loading tests on large-scale structural components as well as simulated seismic loading tests of a frame structure constructed with high-strength concrete. The goal of this collaborative research program at the University of Sherbrooke and McGill University was to determine the seismic design and detailing requirements for high-strength concrete structures to achieve the desired level of ductility and energy dissipation. The experimental programs include full-scale testing of the following: columns subjected to a pure axial load (square and circular columns); columns subjected to flexure and axial loads; beam-column subassemblages (square and circular columns); coupling beams in coupled wall structures; shear walls and a two-storey, three-dimensional frame structure. The results of the responses of the high-strength concrete structural specimens are compared with the responses of companion specimens constructed with normal-strength concrete.

scholarly journals BEHAVIOUR OF HIGH-STRENGTH CONCRETE CIRCULAR COLUMNS CONFINED BY HIGH-STRENGTH SPIRALS UNDER CONCENTRIC COMPRESSION

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 564-578
Author(s):  
Chongchi Hou ◽  
Wenzhong Zheng ◽  
Wei Chang
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
High Strength Concrete ◽  
Concrete Strength ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Concrete Columns ◽  
Confined Concrete ◽  
Concrete Compressive Strength ◽  
Strength Concrete ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
High Strength Concrete Columns

This paper tested the behaviour of 32 high-strength concrete columns confined by high-strength spirals under concentric compression. The test parameters included unconfined concrete compressive strength, spiral yield strength, volumetric ratio, and spiral spacing. The results showed that bulging and shear sliding were the two characteristic types of failure patterns of the thirty-two confined columns, depending on spiral spacing and concrete strength. Moreover, the spiral in most specimens did not yield at the confined concrete compressive strength. An analytical confinement model for high-strength concrete columns confined by high-strength spirals was proposed. In this proposed model, the calculated value of the spiral stress at the confined concrete compressive strength was used to calculate the feature points of the stressstrain curve. The proposed model showed good correlations with available experimental results of 64 columns.

Influence of Metakaolin on Strength and Microstructure of Steam-Cured High-Strength Concrete

2013 ◽  
Vol 838-841 ◽  
pp. 42-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Jie Zeng ◽  
Zhi Hong Fan ◽  
Long Chen
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
High Strength Concrete ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Pozzolanic Reaction ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Replacement Level ◽  
Strength Concrete ◽  
Pozzolanic Reactivity ◽  
Compressive Strength Test

The influence of metakaolin (MK) on strength and microstructure of steam-cured high-strength concrete has been investigated using compressive strength test, XRD, MIP and SEM. Three MK replacement levels were considered in the study: 5%, 10% and 15% by weight of cement. A mix double blended with 10% MK and 10% slag was prepared too. Test results have indicated that MK can increase the compressive strength of steam-cured concrete, especially at early age. Compressive strength up to 90MPa at 1 and 28 days is obtained with the incorporation of 10% MK and 10% slag. When the replacement level of MK is higher than 10%, the enhancement of strength becomes less significant. Content of Ca (OH)2 crystals is decreased while content of hydrates with Al is increased due to the pozzolanic reactivity of MK. Concrete pore structure is significantly refined and a denser hydrates structure is obtained due to the pozzolanic reaction and filler effect of MK. Meanwhile, combination of aggregate and paste is enhanced too. The improvements of strength and microstructure become more obvious when MK and slag are double incorporated.

scholarly journals Experimental study of accelerating early age concrete strength under elevated temperature, steaming, and chemical admixture addition of normal and high strength concrete

2018 ◽  
Vol 195 ◽  
pp. 01025
Author(s):  
Suryawan Murtiadi ◽  
Akmaluddin Akmaluddin ◽  
Buan Anshari ◽  
Suparjo Suparjo
Keyword(s):  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
High Strength Concrete ◽  
Concrete Strength ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Steam Curing ◽  
Strength Concrete ◽  
Heating Treatment ◽  
Early Age Concrete

Conventionally, curing is performed by moisturizing concrete periodically when the fresh concrete is still undergoing chemical reaction processes. This study is focused on early age concrete strength treated with special curing of early heating treatment and steaming. The addition of chemical accelerator and normal curing are also examined. Tests were conducted on normal and high strength concrete specimens. Treatments of the test specimens with steaming and early heating were carried out for 3 and 8 hours, respectively, at a temperature of about 70° C. Test results showed that concrete compressive strengths gained in 3-days compared to 28-days under normal curing, chemical accelerator, steam curing, and elevated temperature curing were 39%, 50%, 64% and 59%, respectively. While in 7-days were 66%, 75%, 80% and 83%, respectively. And in 14- days were 87%, 91%, 93% and 93%, respectively. For high-strength concrete, the compressive strengths gained in 3-days were 37%, 62%, 68% and 71%, respectively. The strengths in 7-days were 65%, 77%, 83% and 82%, respectively. And in 14-days were 85%, 89%, 90% and 93%, respectively. Test results indicated that the additions of chemical accelerator, steam and elevated temperature curing in order to obtain the high early age concrete strengths are highly recommended.

Experimental Study on Compressive Bearing Capacity of High Strength Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Composite Columns

2011 ◽  
Vol 368-373 ◽  
pp. 410-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Zhen Kang ◽  
Lei Yao ◽  
Xi Min Song ◽  
Ying Hua Ye
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
High Strength Concrete ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Steel Tube ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Concrete Filled Steel Tube ◽  
Composite Columns ◽  
Strength Concrete ◽  
Axial Compressive Strength

To study axial compressive strength of high strength concrete-filled steel tube composite columns, tests of 18 specimens were carried out. Parameters of the specimens were the confinement index of concrete-filled steel tube, the cubic strength and the stirrup characteristic value of concrete outer of steel tube. Test results show that the concrete-filled steel tube and the reinforced concrete deformed simultaneously in the axial direction before and at the peak value of axial compressive force; after failure of the reinforced concrete, the concrete-filled steel tube can still bear the axial load and deformation; the main influential factors of axial compressive capacity are confinement index, the cubic strength and the stirrup characteristic value of concrete outer of steel tube. The accuracy of the formula of axial compressive strength of composite columns provided by CECS 188:2005 is proved by the test results of this paper.

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