scholarly journals Parametric Strategy for Composite Cement Concrete Blended with Fly Ash & Glass Fiber

Author(s):  
Madhurima Das ◽  
Siba Prasad Mishra

Coping with population growth, houses are built to meet the hike. The prerequisites for concrete and steel reinforcements have surged up globally since last 3 to 4decades. Shortage of natural building materials, increased wastes from coal based industries to augment carbon foot print has worried the engineers to reuse their wastes (such as fibres, powders, granules, etc.) as building materials ingredient. Glass fibre has improved flexural capabilities with fly ash dosages in cement concrete and alternately helps in restricting environmental degradation. Present research aims at investigating the impact of glass fiber (at 1%, 2% and 3% addition) and fly ash (dosages of 10% and 20% over the existing fly ash in PPC). The ingredients and microstructure of composites are found by either X-ray fluorescent spectroscopy or scanning electron microscope. Experimental evaluation results of the blended composite concrete parameters of RCC are experimentally evaluated and compared have shown that concrete with 10% cement substitution with fly ash and 3% fibre showed optimum compressive strength performance than the concrete without fibre and fly ash and also chemically resistant against commonly used M-20 grade of Concrete.

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siriporn Sirikingkaew ◽  
Nuta Supakata

This study presents the development of geopolymer bricks synthetized from industrial waste, including fly ash mixed with concrete residue containing aluminosilicate compound. The above two ingredients are mixed according to five ratios: 100:0, 95:5, 90:10, 85:15, and 80:20. The mixture's physico-mechanical properties, in terms of water absorption and the compressive strength of the geopolymer bricks, are investigated according to the TIS 168-2546 standard. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses are used to investigate the microstructure and the elemental and phase composition of the brick specimens. The results indicate that the combination of fly ash and concrete residue represents a suitable approach to brick production, as required by the TIS 168–2546 standard.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenwei Lin ◽  
Fan Fei ◽  
Qunjie Li

The sulfur concrete samples were prepared by the optimized process, which were mixed with cement, fly ash and slag, respectively. The influence of the type and content of filler on the compressive strength of sulfur concrete was studied. The phase and micromorphology of filler and sulfur mixture were characterized by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscope, and the bonding mode was studied. The results show: the cement filler has the best effect on the compressive performance of sulfur concrete,and the compressive strength is 87.2 MPa by adding cement filler with the same quality as sulfur; there is no chemical reaction between filler and sulfur, and the filler is physically bonded to sulfur matrix.


Elkawnie ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cut Rahmawati ◽  
Sri Aprilia ◽  
Taufiq Saidi ◽  
Teuku Budi Aulia

Abstract: This study was designed to examine the mineral, microstructural, and mechanical strength properties of fly ash and its feasibility as a raw material for geopolymer cement. The study used an experimental method by examining the characteristics of fly ash by X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (XRF), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), hydrometer method, Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and compressive strength testing. For creating the geopolymer cement paste, a concentration of NaOH 10M was used, with a ratio of water/solid = 0.4 and a ratio of Na2SiO3/NaOH = 1 using curring at room temperature. The results showed the geopolymer pastes have a compressive strength of 18.1 MPa and 21.5 MPa after 7 days and 28 days. The XRD results showed a decrease in the peak of 2θ at 26.54° because the amorphous part had transformed into a C-S-H solution in geopolymer cement. This finding was supported by the FTIR spectra results showing Si-O-Si bending vibration and the functional group of AlO2. It showed that Nagan Raya fly ash-based geopolymer is a potential construction material.Abstrak: Penelitian ini dirancang untuk mendapatkan sifat mineral, mikrostruktural, dan kekuatan mekanis dari fly ash serta kesesuaiannya sebagai material dasar pada semen geopolimer. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode eksperimen dengan cara  menguji karakteristik dari fly ash dengan pengujian X-ray Fluorescense Spectrometer (XRF), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectoscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), hydrometer method, Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) dan kuat tekan.  Untuk pembuatan pasta semen geopolimer digunakan konsentrasi NaOH 10 M, rasio water/solid 0,4 dan rasio Na2SiO3/NaOH = 1 dengan perawatan pada suhu kamar. Hasil menunjukkan setelah 7 hari pasta geopolimer memiliki kuat tekan 18,1 MPa dan 21,5 MPa pada 28 hari. Hasil XRD menunjukkan adanya penurunan puncak 2θ pada 26,54° ini disebabkan karena bagian amorf dari fly ash telah menjadi larutan C-S-H pada semen geopolimer. Hasil ini diperkuat dengan analisis FTIR spectra yang menunjukkan adanya Si-O-Si bending vibration dan gugus fungsi dari AlO2. Hasil menunjukkan fly ash dari Nagan Raya potensial sebagai bahan material konstruksi berbasis geopolimer.


2011 ◽  
Vol 295-297 ◽  
pp. 535-538
Author(s):  
De Qing Gan ◽  
Chao Chen ◽  
Jin Xia Zhang

This paper discussed the experimental resuhs of exploiting brick materials with iron tailing materials in Tanshang area. Through preparation of iron tailing bricks, the technical flow and production proportion was obtained. The results show that a burning-and steam curing-free brick product with a compressive strength of 28.30 MPa and Flexural strength of 5.63 MPa as the following: iron tailing; fly ash; sand; CaO; gypsum; cement. And long-term properties of a burning-and steam curing-flee brick is also studied by experiments in this paper. Put forward a new technique of making materials with iron tailing. At the same time, the micro mechanism of iron tailing brick was also studied with X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscope(SEM).


2019 ◽  
Vol 69 (333) ◽  
pp. 176 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Kramar ◽  
L. Žibret ◽  
E. Fidanchevska ◽  
V. Jovanov ◽  
B. Angjusheva ◽  
...  

Fly ash and phosphogypsum were used as Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) by-products for the synthesis of belite-sulfoaluminate clinkers. The influence of raw mixture composition and firing temperature was investigated. Clinkers and cements were examined by X-ray powder diffraction and scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The compressive strength of the cements was determined after 28 days. Clinker phases identified included ye’elimite, ß-phase of belite, ternesite and gehlenite, while the main hydration product of the cement pastes was ettringite. The results showed that belite-sulfoaluminate cements can be fabricated with a compressive strength of 45.9 N/mm2 by firing the raw mixture (70 wt.% marl, 10 wt.% bauxite and 20 wt.% phosphogypsum) at a temperature of 1320°C/1h.


2021 ◽  
Vol 945 (1) ◽  
pp. 012060
Author(s):  
Fouad Ismail Ismail ◽  
Syed Ahmad Farhan ◽  
Nadzhratul Husna ◽  
Nasir Shafiq ◽  
MohaMohamed Mubarak Abdulmed Wahab ◽  
...  

Abstract Geopolymer is now a more advanced alternative to cement and available substitute for OPC while graphene nanoplatelets (GnP) are new nanomaterials with extraordinary properties that can enhance and improve the strength of cementitious materials. Although graphene reinforced concrete has intriguing potential, its implementation in construction requires better knowledge of the impact of GnP on the properties of concrete related to durability. Studies on the compressive and tensile strength performance of geopolymer concrete (GPC) containing GnP are needed. The present study investigated the influence of reinforcing GPC with varying percentages of GnP on the compressive and split tensile strengths of GPC. The addition of GnP ranged from 0.0%, 0.25% and 0.5% by weight of total binder. It has been observed that the addition of GnP increased the compressive strength by 30% and the tensile strength by 22% in comparison to a reference sample with a specified composition of fly ash and sodium metasilicate. In addition, the effect of GnP on enhancing the compressive strength of the geopolymer was shown to diminish as the amount of sodium metasilicate increased.


2016 ◽  
Vol 690 ◽  
pp. 179-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phachongkit Boonanunwong ◽  
Pimpawee Keawpapasson ◽  
Chayanee Tippayasam ◽  
Parjaree Thavorniti ◽  
Prinya Chindaprasirt ◽  
...  

The purpose of this research was to study pervious geopolymer concrete with different amounts of lignite fly ash (F), metakaolin (M), sodium silicate (NS) and 8 mol/L sodium hydroxide (NH) solution. Constant NS/NH ratio of 0.5, three alkali liquid/pozzolan (L/P) ratios viz., 0.5, 0.6 and 0.7 and pozzolan to coarse aggregate ratio of 1:8 were used. The compressive strengths of 50×50×50 mm3 cube specimens were tested at the age of 28 days. In addition, compressive strengths of 100 mm in diameter and 200 mm in height cylindrical specimens were tested at the age of 7, 14, 21 and 28 days. The chemical compositions and microstructures of specimens were characterized by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), respectively.The mixture with 50%F+50%M and L/P ratio of 0.7 was the best proportion for pervious geopolymer concrete according to the compressive strength, good permeability and microstructural images. The bond of Si-O-Al and Si-O-Si characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) spectra confirmed the developed geopolymeric structure.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2070 (1) ◽  
pp. 012241
Author(s):  
Angitha K Viswanath ◽  
K B Anand

Abstract Climate change is one of the most important environmental problems that our planet Earth is facing. This is due to the increased emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. Concrete, the most consumed material in the construction industry is reported to be responsible for about 8% of worldwide carbon dioxide emissions. The manufacturing of ordinary Portland cement is both resource and energy-intensive and is accountable for 1.35 billion tons of carbon dioxide emitted annually. Hence potential alternative to Portland cement widely recognized is the adoption of alkali-activated cement. Alkali-activated cement commonly utilizes industrial by-products such as fly ash, GGBS, etc. along with alkali activators such as sodium silicate and sodium hydroxide. The literature review indicates that the environmental impact due to the usage of Portland cement can be reduced by the adoption of alkali-activated cement. However, the manufacture of alkali activators is likely to contribute to the emission to the environment. In addition, the heat curing commonly adopted during the production of concrete to activate the alkalis might also have a bearing. Hence a comparative study using the lifecycle assessment (LCA) method is carried out to assess the impact due to the production of alkali-activated cement concrete using supplementary cementitious materials (SCM) fly ash and GGBS with varying proportions of alkali activators (sodium silicate and sodium hydroxide). Data is extracted from the published literature corresponding to two different compressive strength ranges of OPC concrete and alkali-activated cement concretes that have utilized four varying proportions of alkali activator ratios. It is then analyzed by the ‘cradle to gate’ approach using LCA software SimaPro. The impact assessment is done using the ReCiPe 2016 method. A comparison of results and their interpretation is done based on its compressive strength ranges, the alkali activator ratios, and the effect due to change in the SCMs utilized.


2013 ◽  
Vol 753-755 ◽  
pp. 572-575
Author(s):  
Shu Xian Liu ◽  
Shao Bo Wei

This paper discussed the experimental results of exploiting brick materials with iron tailing materials in Tanshang area. Through preparation of iron tailing bricks, the technical flow and production proportion was obtained. The results show that a burning-and steam curing-free brick product with a compressive strength of 28.30 MPa and Flexural strength of 5.63 MPa as the following: iron tailing; fly ash; sand; CaO; gypsum; cement. And long-term properties of a burning-and steam curing-free brick is also studied by experiments in this paper. Put forward a new technique of making materials with iron tailing. At the same time, the micro mechanism of iron tailing brick was also studied with X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).


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