scholarly journals Production of Light Weight Foam Concrete with Sustainable Materials

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 7647-7652
Author(s):  
A. W. Ali ◽  
N. M. Fawzi
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Partial Substitution ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Sound Insulation ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Polypropylene Fibers ◽  
Foam Concrete ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Limestone Dust

Most of the recent works related to the construction industry in Iraq are focused on investigating the validity of local raw materials as alternatives to the imported materials necessary for some practical applications, especially in thermal and sound insulation. This investigation includes the use of limestone dust as partial substitution of cement in combination with foam agent and silica fume to produce sustainable Lightweight Foam Concrete (LWFC). This study consists of two stages. In the first stage, trial mixes were performed to find the optimum dosage of foam agent. Limestone dust was used as a partial replacement for cement. Chemical analysis and fineness showed great similarity with cement. Many concrete mixes were prepared with the content of lime dust powder being 10%, 14%, and 18% as partial replacement of cement by weight. The results indicate that the compressive strength at 7, 28, and 90 days of age was increased for specimens with 14% limestone dust. The best results in compressive strength show an increase at 7 days and a decrease at 28 and 90 days for concrete specimens with 14% limestone dust. In addition, the results show a decrease in dry density for concrete containing 14% lime dust. In the second stage, different percentages of Polypropylene Fibers were added to the concrete, all mixes, containing a constant content of limestone dust of 14% by weight of cement, were modified using different percentages of Polypropylene Fibers (1%, 1.5 %, and 2% by volume) and the best percentage was found to be 1%. The addition of Polypropylene Fibers enhances splitting tensile and flexural strength at 28 days by 14.55% and 55% respectively.

scholarly journals Experimental Investigation on Workability and Density of Medium-Range Foam Concrete with Hybrid Fibers

2020 ◽  
Vol 184 ◽  
pp. 01093
Author(s):  
Dr. G.V.V. Satyanarayana ◽  
G. Mahesh
Keyword(s):  
Construction Material ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Unit Weight ◽  
Sound Insulation ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Polypropylene Fibers ◽  
Foam Concrete ◽  
Hybrid Fibers ◽  
Conventional Concrete ◽  
Standard Specimens

As the unit weight of conventional concrete ranges from 2200-2400 kg/m3. But, foam concrete unit weight ranges from 350-1900 kg/m3. Today the foam concrete becomes popular due to easily workable, low density and economical when compared to conventional concrete. The foam concrete is considered as sustainable construction material as it having low thermal conductivity and sound insulation. This investigation involves the preparation of foam concrete with a density of 1000 kg/m3 and mixed with hybrid fibers such as polypropylene fibers and Nylon fibers to reinforce the mix. This investigation studies the mechanical properties such as compressive and tensile strength at different volume fractions of Polypropylene fibers that is at 0%,0.5%, 0.75% and 1% also with a combination of hybrid fibers fraction such as (0.75% of PF + 0.25% of NF), (0.25% of PF + 0.75% of NF) and 1% of nylon fibers were used. The foam concrete was mixed with designed proportions and thereafter tested for flow ability that is workability, plastic density, dry density against standard specimens.

scholarly journals Partial Replacement of Cement with Waste Paper Sludge Ash

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1975-1983
Author(s):  
Shahid Bashir
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Cement Industry ◽  
Waste Paper ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Paper Sludge ◽  
Paper Sludge Ash ◽  
Sludge Ash

Abstract: Cement production is one of the sources that emit carbon dioxide, in addition to deforestation and combustion of fossil fuels also leads to ill effects on environment. The global cement industry accounts for 7% of earth’s greenhouse gas emission. To enhance the environmental effects associated with cement manufacturing and to constantly deplore natural resources, we need to develop other binders to make the concrete industry sustainable. This work offers the option to use waste paper sludge ash as a partial replacement of cement for new concrete. In this study cement in partially replaced as 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% by waste paper sludge ash in concrete for M25 mix and tested for compressive strength, tensile strength, water absorption and dry density up to the age of 28days and compared it with conventional concrete, based on the results obtained, it is found that waste paper ash may be used as a cement replacement up to 5% by weight and the particle size is less the 90µm to prevent reduction in workability. Keywords: slump test, Compressive strength, split tensile strength, water absorption test, Waste Paper Sludge Ash Concrete, Workability.

Incorporation of glass powder and metakaolin as cement partial replacement to improve concrete mechanical properties and increase service life

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (21) ◽  
pp. 2965-2983
Author(s):  
Guilherme Cunha Guignone ◽  
Geilma Lima Vieira ◽  
Robson Zulcão ◽  
Maxwell Klein Degen ◽  
Sérgio Hémerson de Moraes Mittri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Service Life ◽  
Glass Powder ◽  
Colorimetric Method ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Ternary Mixtures ◽  
Chloride Diffusion ◽  
Partial Substitution ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Chloride Permeability

The search for the application of alternative materials, that can partially replace cement and increase the service life of concrete structures, is necessary from the environmental and technological point of view. In this context, the partial substitution of cement in concretes by pozzolanic additions can be performed as ternary mixtures, such as the combined incorporation of glass powder and metakaolin, enabling the reduction of cement consumption and the minimisation of the CO2 emissions and the natural resources consumption. Therefore, this research evaluated the incorporation of glass powder and metakaolin in an isolated and combined way, as partial substitutes for cement in concretes. The compressive strength and the chloride penetration resistance were evaluated by means of electrical resistivity, chloride permeability, steady-state chloride migration test and chloride diffusion test, obtaining the diffusivity and chloride contaminated depth by the colorimetric method. The alkali–silica reactivity test was also conducted, because of the alkali content of the waste glass being higher than the standard requirements. It was concluded that the combined use of ground glass powder and metakaolin in concrete allowed the replacement of up to 20% of the cement, promoting microstructural improvements and increasing properties related to durability and compressive strength already available at 28 days. Furthermore, it increased the estimated service life up to five times, working as an alternative for the reduction of cement use and concrete properties' improvement.

Study on the Preparation and Properties of Fiber Reinforced Foamed Cement Material

2013 ◽  
Vol 327 ◽  
pp. 40-43
Author(s):  
Xiao Long Li ◽  
Guo Zhong Li
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Cement Material ◽  
Insulation Materials

The ordinary portland cement was used to prepare foamed cement insulation materials by physical foaming method. The influence of different process of fiber added to the foamed cement insulation materials on its performance was studied and the optimum mix ratio of raw materials was determined. The results showed that the glass fire could be evenly dispersed in the slurry by dry adding technology and got better enhanced effect. When the dosage of glass fire was 0.9%, the performance of the foamed cement material as follows: dry density of 318 kg/m3, 3d flexural strength of 0.61MPa, 3d compressive strength of 1.05MPa, thermal conductivity of 0.065W/(m·k). The reinforce mechanism of glass fire was explored.

scholarly journals Fire resistance of lightweight foam concrete by incorporating lightweight bio-based aggregate

2021 ◽  
Vol 920 (1) ◽  
pp. 012009
Author(s):  
M K Yew ◽  
M C Yew ◽  
J H Beh ◽  
L H Saw ◽  
Y L Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fire Resistance ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Sound Insulation ◽  
Foam Concrete ◽  
Load Bearing ◽  
Oil Palm Shell ◽  
Lightweight Foam

Abstract Concrete is widely used in the industry due to its effectiveness in terms of cost and strength. In this study, the introduction of bio-based aggregate as coarse aggregate in lightweight foam concrete will be investigated to find a better solution for fire incidents that are commonly happened. As such, lightweight foam concrete (LWFC) has been applied in many buildings especially in non-load bearing wall to enhance thermal conductivity, sound insulation and fire resistance. The aim of this research is to investigate the effect of incorporating bio-based aggregate namely oil palm shell (OPS) into lightweight form concrete in terms of strength properties and fire resistance. Three different concrete mix was designed containing different percentage of OPS aggregate replacement (0, 5, 10 and 15%). From the result, the compressive strength of the LWFC-CTR mixture had achieved the highest compressive strength at 28-day, which is recorded at 3.82 MPa. The fire resistance of LWFC-OPS 15% had showed a positive outcome with improvement by almost 23.5% compared to control mix at 15 minutes. Therefore, the major finding of this research is the incorporation of eco-friendly OPS aggregate has improved the fire resistance of lightweight foam concrete, which can be used as an alternative solution for non-load bearing walls.

scholarly journals Experimental Investigation on Making of Plastic Brick

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
P. Subathra ◽  
Binil Varghese ◽  
Muhammed Jamsheed K. P ◽  
Muzammil T. H
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Construction Material ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Prosopis Juliflora ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Partial Substitution ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Potential Threat ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
The Family

Since the building made of cement concrete consumes almost half of the total energy generated and accordingly accountable for huge amount of CO2 emission, it is necessary to replace the Portland cement (PC) with sustainable construction material. Similarly, Prosopis Juliflora is a shrub or small tree in the family Fabaceae, a kind of mesquite which is considered to be a potential threat for ground water in South India. Hence, this has to eradicate so as to maintain the groundwater and also to effectively utilize its ash thereby reducing environmental pollution, this can be used as a partial replacement for cement. In this regard, this paper investigates the technical feasibility of using Prosopis Juliflora ash (PJA) as cementitious material by partially (5%, 10% and 15%) replacing cement by Prosopis Juliflora ash. The mixes were evaluated for their fresh, physical and strength properties such as workability, density and compressive strength and the results were compared with the conventional mix. In order to save the environment and to save the resources we have come up with using the Prosopis Juliflora (Semai-Karuvelam in Tamil) ash as the partial replacement of cement. Cement will produce equal amount of greenhouse gas (co2) which increase the global warming. As the amount of cement is reduced greenhouse gases also reduced. Utilization of Juliflora ash as a partial substitution for cement is one of the promising methods to increase the strength and thermal insulation for cement blocks. The strength parameters (compressive strength, split tensile strength and flexural strength) of concrete with blended Prosopis Juliflora cement are evaluated.

Effects of Activator on the Properties of Brick Powder Foam Concrete

2015 ◽  
Vol 777 ◽  
pp. 224-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiang Liu ◽  
Yuan Jun Li
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Silicon Dioxide ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Apparent Density ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Foam Concrete ◽  
Brick Powder ◽  
Main Chemical Composition

The main chemical composition of waste brick is silicon dioxide,by means of chemical can stimulate its activity.In this experiment, gypsum, lime sodium hydroxide as activators,through the testing and research about the properties of compressive strength, dry density, water absorption of brick powder foam concrete,analyse the influence of three activators on the properties of foam concrete.The test results show that the:Mixing about 25% lime can guarantee the dry apparent density on the basis of compressive strength increases;Mixing 20% gypsum can make the strength and dry apparent density relatively stable;The incorporation of NaOH make the foam concrete appear quick setting,so it should not be used alone as activator.

Drying Shrinkage of Fly Ash Mortar Mixed with Seawater

2015 ◽  
Vol 802 ◽  
pp. 118-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Wilmer Bautista ◽  
John Benedict Crockett ◽  
Beatrice Ann Liu ◽  
Timothy John Obra ◽  
Cheryl Lyne Roxas
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Emissions ◽  
Drying Shrinkage ◽  
Water Shortage ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Partial Substitution ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Micro Cracks

Drying shrinkage in mortar produces cracks and micro-cracks which affect the durability of a structure. The effects of seawater as a substitute to freshwater and fly ash as a partial replacement for cement were investigated in this study in order to address the predicted water shortage by 2025 and the increasing carbon footprint from carbon dioxide emissions worldwide. Moreover, these materials are also more economical alternatives to freshwater and cement. Rectangular prism specimens with varying fly ash content (10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, and 30%) were cast to measure the drying shrinkage in mortar while 50-mm cube mortar specimens were prepared to determine the compressive strength. This study investigated whether the addition of fly ash and seawater reduced the drying shrinkage of mortar. From the results, it was found that mortar specimens with 20% fly ash replacement achieved the highest early and late strengths. Partial substitution of fly ash would result to shrinkage in mortar while substitution of seawater to freshwater counteracts the effects of fly ash, thus producing less shrinkage. Fly ash content between 20%-25% combined with seawater produces the least shrinkage value without compromising the minimum required compressive strength.

scholarly journals Saving Raw Materials for Cement Manufacture and Reusing an Untreated Waste from the Petrochemical Industry

Resources ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Sena da Fonseca ◽  
António Castela ◽  
Rui Neves ◽  
Raquel Duarte ◽  
Carlos Galhano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Petrochemical Industry ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Salt Water ◽  
Chloride Penetration ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Cement Manufacture ◽  
Strength And Durability ◽  
Performance Enhancing

This research addresses the replacement of cement by an untreated waste from the petrochemical industry. The effects of partial replacement of cement by spent fluid cracking catalyst (SFCC) on properties of mortar were determined. In this study, a series of mortar mixes was prepared with replacement ratios of 0%, 3%, 6%, and 12%. Furthermore, performance enhancing factors such as SFCC treatment or use of plasticizers were avoided. Workability, compressive strength, and durability related properties were assessed. An improvement regarding resistance to chloride penetration was observed, as well as that, when curing in salt water, the use of SFCC may be advantageous regarding compressive strength.

scholarly journals Manufacture of Sustainable Clay Bricks Using Waste from Secondary Aluminum Recycling as Raw Material

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 2439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Bonet-Martínez ◽  
Luis Pérez-Villarejo ◽  
Dolores Eliche-Quesada ◽  
Eulogio Castro
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Linear Shrinkage ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Partial Substitution ◽  
Secondary Aluminum ◽  
Recycling Industry ◽  
Clay Bricks ◽  
Aluminum Recycling

The aluminum recycling industry produces aluminum filter dust (AFD), a waste byproduct of the aluminum recycling process composed mainly of aluminum oxide in a percentage between 60–70%, 8% calcium oxide, almost 15% sodium chloride, and between 5–10% potassium chloride. Due to its aluminum content, this waste can be used as a raw material in the manufacture of ceramic bricks, at the same time reducing the environmental impact produced in landfill. In this work, the partial substitution of a clay mixture (40% black, 30% red, and 30% yellow clay) by different proportions of AFD in the range 0–25 wt % for the production of fired clay brick was studied. The raw materials, clays, and waste were characterized by XRF and XRD. The brick specimens were fired at 950 °C and their physical and mechanical properties, such as water absorption, water suction, loss of ignition, linear shrinkage, bulk density, and compressive strength, were analyzed. The more relevant results were obtained with the addition of up to 20 wt % AFD, obtaining bricks with physical properties comparable to pure clay-based bricks used as a reference and better compressive strength and thermal conductivity due to the balance between the melting and pore-forming effects of the waste. These sustainable bricks also comply with the regulations of heavy metals leached to the environment, as indicated by the leaching test.

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