Experimental Study of the Mechanical Behaviour of Brick Waste Concrete and Analytical Prediction of its Elastic Modulus as a Three-Phase Composite Material

2021 ◽  
Vol 57 ◽  
pp. 125-138
Author(s):  
Wafa Ben Achour ◽  
Saloua El Euch Khay ◽  
Karim Miled ◽  
Jamel Neji
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Mechanical Behaviour ◽  
Mechanical Characteristics ◽  
Splitting Tensile Strength ◽  
Analytical Prediction ◽  
Waste Concrete ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Substitution Ratio

This paper focuses on the characterization of the mechanical behaviour of concrete incorporating different percentages of brick waste aggregates (BWA). Compressive strength, splitting tensile strength and elastic modulus of this material were measured based on standard laboratory tests and its microstructure was characterized based on scanning electron microscope (SEM) observations. A decrease in these properties was observed with the increase of BWA substitution ratio. However, this decrease remains moderate up to a substitution percentage of 30% (about 12% for compressive strength and elastic modulus and 8% for splitting-tensile strength). In addition, an increase in the concrete porosity was observed with the increase of BWA substitution ratio, which can explain the decrease observed in the measured mechanical characteristics. SEM views on concrete incorporating 100% of BWA showed that the interfacial transition zone (ITZ) and the cement paste present a higher porosity when compared to those of the reference concrete made with natural aggregates.Finally, a micromechanical analytical homogenization model predicting the elastic modulus of brick waste concrete (BWC) according to its composition is proposed where BWC is modelled as a three-phase composite. A good agreement was found between analytical predictions and experimental results proving that BWC mechanical characteristics are mainly governed by BWA mechanical properties and their volume fraction within concrete.

Effect of Low Temperature on Mechanical Properties of Concrete with Different Strength Grade

2011 ◽  
Vol 477 ◽  
pp. 308-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Ping Cai ◽  
Wen Cui Yang ◽  
Jie Yuan ◽  
Yong Ge ◽  
Bao Sheng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Splitting Tensile Strength ◽  
Growth Ratio ◽  
Strength Grade

The effect of low temperature (-35°C) on the mechanical properties of concrete with different strength grade such as compressive strength, flexural strength, splitting tensile strength and elastic modulus was studied. The results showed that all of the mechanical properties were improved at -35°C. It was also can be found from the tests, as the strength grade increased, the growth ratios at -35°C of compressive strength, flexural strength and splitting tensile strength decreased. But the growth ratio of elastic modulus increased with the increasing of strength grade.

Effect of PVA Fiber on Mechanical Properties of High-Performance Concrete

2013 ◽  
Vol 438-439 ◽  
pp. 249-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhe Jin ◽  
Cheng Ya Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Performance Concrete ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Splitting Tensile Strength ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Pva Fiber

An experimental study has been conducted to investigate the effect of the fraction of PVA fiber on the mechanical properties of high-performance concrete. The mechanical properties include compressive strength, splitting tensile strength and compressive elastic modulus. On the basis of the experimental results of the specimens of six sets of mix proportions, the mechanism of PVA fiber acting on these mechanical properties has been analyzed in details. The results indicate that there is a tendency of increase in the compressive strength and splitting tensile strength when the fiber volume fraction is below 0.08%, and the compressive elastic modulus of high-performance concrete decreases gradually with the increasing volume fraction of PVA fiber with appropriate content.

scholarly journals Experimental and Statistical Study on Mechanical Characteristics of Geopolymer Concrete

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1651 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yifei Cui ◽  
Kaikai Gao ◽  
Peng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Mechanical Characteristics ◽  
Statistical Hypothesis ◽  
Geopolymer Concrete ◽  
Empirical Equations ◽  
Class F Fly Ash ◽  
Class F

This paper studies the statistical correlation in mechanical characteristics of class F fly ash based geopolymer concrete (CFGPC). Experimentally measured values of the compressive strength, elastic modulus and indirect tensile strength of CFGPC specimens made from class F fly ash (CFA) were presented and analyzed. The results were compared with those of corresponding ordinary Portland cement concrete (OPCC) using statistical hypothesis tests. Results illustrated that when possessing similar compressive and tensile strength, the elastic modulus for CFGPC is significantly lower than that of OPCC. The corresponding expressions recommended by standards for the case of OPCC is proved to be inaccurate when applied in the case of CFGPC. Statistical regression was used to identify tendencies and correlations within the mechanical characteristics of CFGPC, as well as the empirical equations for predicting tensile strength and elastic modulus of CFGPC from its compressive strength values. In conclusion, CFGPC and OPCC has significant differences in terms of the correlations between mechanical properties. The empirical equations obtained in this study could provide relatively accurate predictions on the mechanical behavior of CFGPC.

Analysis and Comparison on Mechanical Properties between Full-Graded and Wet-Screened Concretes

2010 ◽  
Vol 168-170 ◽  
pp. 426-429 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shi Hua Zhou ◽  
Hua Quan Yang ◽  
Yun Dong
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Size Effect ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Concrete Specimen ◽  
Hydraulic Engineering ◽  
Splitting Tensile Strength ◽  
Curing Condition

Based on typical hydraulic engineering, difference of performances between full-graded and wet-screened concrete was studied. Results showed that owing to the gradation effect and skeleton effect of coarse aggregate and the size effect of specimen, full-graded concrete was 105%, 75%, 65% and 115% in compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, ultimate tension and compressive elastic modulus respectively, compared with wet-screened concrete. Under the same curing condition, compressive strength of wet-screened standard concrete specimen can represent the actual compressive strength of full-graded concrete.

Experimental Study on Basic Mechanical Properties of Recycled Concrete Made of Brick and Tile

2012 ◽  
Vol 166-169 ◽  
pp. 3323-3328
Author(s):  
Ling Jun Xie ◽  
Ai Liang Zhai ◽  
Chun He Wang ◽  
Chang Liang Ji ◽  
Shu Jian Chen
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Splitting Tensile Strength ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Brick And Tile

By experimental, study on the elastic modulus including the failure modes of Recycled Concrete made of Brick and Tile with the splitting tensile strength and the compressive strength, And the relational formula between the splitting tensile strength and the compressive strength was summarized from the results.

scholarly journals Survey of Mechanical Properties of Geopolymer Concrete: A Comprehensive Review and Data Analysis

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (16) ◽  
pp. 4690
Author(s):  
Azad A. Mohammed ◽  
Hemn Unis Ahmed ◽  
Amir Mosavi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Test Data ◽  
Splitting Tensile Strength ◽  
Geopolymer Concrete ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
State Of Art

Mechanical properties and data analysis for the prediction of different mechanical properties of geopolymer concrete (GPC) were investigated. A relatively large amount of test data from 126 past works was collected, analyzed, and correlation between different mechanical properties and compressive strength was investigated. Equations were proposed for the properties of splitting tensile strength, flexural strength, modulus of elasticity, Poisson’s ratio, and strain corresponding to peak compressive strength. The proposed equations were found accurate and can be used to prepare a state-of-art report on GPC. Based on data analysis, it was found that there is a chance to apply some past proposed equations for predicting different mechanical properties. CEB-FIP equations for the prediction of splitting tensile strength and strain corresponding to peak compressive stress were found to be accurate, while ACI 318 equations for splitting tensile and elastic modulus overestimates test data for GPC of low compressive strength.

Effect of Clay Dosage on Mechanical Properties of Plastic Concrete

2011 ◽  
Vol 250-253 ◽  
pp. 664-667 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiao Yan Guan ◽  
Peng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Shear Strength ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Internal Friction ◽  
Friction Angle ◽  
Splitting Tensile Strength ◽  
Plastic Concrete

A designed experimental study has been conducted to investigate the effect of clay dosage on mechanical properties of plastic concrete. The mechanical properties include compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, shear strength and elastic modulus. On the basis of the experimental results of the specimens of eight sets of mix proportions, the mechanism of action of clay on these mechanical properties has been analyzed in details. The results indicate that there is a tendency of decrease in the compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, shear strength and elastic modulus of plastic concrete with the increase of clay dosage. However, the internal friction angle of the shear specimens is increasing gradually with the increase of clay dosage. Further, the clay appears can improve the ductility of plastic concrete and this can help plastic concrete to bear larger deformation before failure.

Study on Rubber Particles Modified Concrete

2013 ◽  
Vol 477-478 ◽  
pp. 953-958 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Wang ◽  
Yan Hua Huang
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Apparent Density ◽  
Splitting Tensile Strength ◽  
Cement Concrete ◽  
Concrete Properties ◽  
Rubber Particles

After rubber particles are incorporated into ordinary cement concrete, properties of concrete are changed. Specifically, by comparison with concrete without rubber particles, it reduces that the collapsed slump, apparent density, cubic compressive strength, splitting tensile strength and elastic modulus of rubber particles modified concrete. And when less than 50% of sand is replaced by rubber particles, rubber modified concrete can meet requirements of workability. Besides, its self-weight decreases, which is favorable for its structure to resist earthquakes.

scholarly journals Clay-Based Products Sustainable Development: Some Applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 1364
Author(s):  
Michele La Noce ◽  
Alessandro Lo Faro ◽  
Gaetano Sciuto
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Basalt Fibers ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Clay Bricks ◽  
Brick Powder ◽  
Alkaline Resistance ◽  
Raw Earth

Clay has a low environmental impact and can develop into many different products. The research presents two different case studies. In the first, the clay is the binder of raw earth doughs in order to produce clay-bricks. We investigate the effects of natural fibrous reinforcements (rice straws and basalt fibers) in four different mixtures. From the comparison with a mix without reinforcements, it is possible to affirm that the 0.40% of basalt fibers reduce the shrinkage by about 25% and increase the compressive strength by about 30%. Future studies will focus on identifying the fibrous effects on tensile strength and elastic modulus, as well as the optimal percentage of fibers. In the second study, the clay, in form of brick powder (“cocciopesto”), gives high alkaline resistance and breathability performance, as well as rendering and color to the plaster. The latter does not have artificial additives. The plaster respects the cultural instance of the original building. The research underlines how the use of a local (and traditional) material such as clay can be a promoter of sustainability in the contemporary building sector. Future studies must investigate further possible uses of clay as well as a proper regulatory framework.

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