scholarly journals Optimizing the Tensile Strength of Polystyrene Lightweight Concrete: A Panacea for Sustainable Housing Development in Developing Countries

2021 ◽  
pp. 107-125
Author(s):  
S. E. Ubi
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Expanded Polystyrene ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Polystyrene Beads ◽  
Coarse Aggregates ◽  
Lattice Design ◽  
Strength Result

The use of polystyrene beads in concrete applications has been limited due to its perceived low strength properties. Tensile strength test is an important test that determines the vulnerability of concrete to tensile cracking due to the weight of the structural load. Water, sand, coarse aggregates, expanded polystyrene beads, and ordinary Portland cement are the materials used for this study. All the materials were batched according to their weight, except for polystyrene and coarse aggregates which were batched in volume after mixing them together. The polystyrene partial replacement level was considered at 12% of the coarse aggregate volume. The model equation adopted for this study was based on Scheffe’s {4, 2} simplex lattice design for both Pseudo component and component proportional models. The actual model was developed from the 28th day test result. The Mathlab and Minitab 16 software were used in this study to generate the actual mix ratios. The results obtained showed that both Pseudo component and component proportional models both produced an average split tensile strength of about 5.10N/mm2. This implied that the results of this study produced a split tensile strength result that varied between 18% - 19% of its compressive strength result. This showed that the materials and the mix ratios optimized in this study are suitable as building blocks for residential low rising buildings and as partition slaps for high rising buildings. The lightweight property makes it highly suitable for large scale application in high rising structures as internal partition slaps only.

scholarly journals An Experimental Research On Partial Replacement Of Coarse Aggregate with Recycled Aggregate and Fine Aggregate with Granite Powder

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (9S2) ◽  
pp. 72-77
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Aggregates ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Coarse Aggregates ◽  
Granite Powder

Now a days increase in population increases the demand of concrete for construction purpose and Aggregates are the important constituents in concrete.Re-use of demoliation waste avoids the problem of waste disposal and is also helpful in reducing the gap between demand and supply of fresh aggregates. This research deals with partial replacement of natural coarse aggregates (NCA) with recycled coarse aggregates (RCA) of age group 30 years and 35 years in different proportions like 20%, 30%, 40% . For this, M20 grade of concrete is adopted. Curing of specimens were done for 7days and 28 days to attain the maximum strengths. Partial replacement of fine aggregate with Granite powder at 5%, 10%, 15% were done to reduce the waste percentage as well to gain more strength. After casting the specimens of RCA with Granite powder replacement, curing was done and the specimens were tested for compressive and tensile strengths. Obtained results of compressive and tensile strengths of RCA concrete mix were compared with conventional concrete. In this direction, an experimental investigation of compressive and tensile strength was undertaken to use RCA as a partial replacement in concrete. It was observed that the concrete with recycled aggregates of 30years and 35years age group achieved maximum compressive strength of 29.03 N/mm2 , 28.96 N/mm2 and tensile strength of 11.91 N/mm2 , 10.34 N/mm2 were obtained at 40%replacement of RCA respectively. It is found that the compressive strength and Split tensile strength of RAC with copper slag was increased 8.20% and 2.90% when compared with the RAC.

scholarly journals Effect of Recycled Coarse Aggregates in Properties of Concrete

2008 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 130-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Kumutha ◽  
K Vijai
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Aggregates ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Coarse Aggregates ◽  
The Cost

The properties of concrete containing coarse recycled aggregates were investigated. Laboratory trials were conducted to investigate the possibility of using recycled aggregates from the demolition wastes available locally as the replacement of natural coarse aggregates in concrete. A series of tests were carried out to determine the density, compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural strength and modulus of elasticity of concrete with and without recycled aggregates. The water cement ratio was kept constant for all the mixes. The coarse aggregate in concrete was replaced with 0%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100% recycled coarse aggregates. The test results indicated that the replacement of natural coarse aggregates by recycled aggregates up to 40% had little effect on the compressive strength, but higher levels of replacement reduced the compressive strength. A replacement level of 100% causes a reduction of 28% in compressive strength, 36% in split tensile strength and 50% in flexural strength. For strength characteristics, the results showed a gradual decrease in compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural strength and modulus of elasticity as the percentage of recycled aggregate used in the specimens increased. 100% replacement of natural coarse aggregate by recycled aggregate resulted in 43% savings in the cost of coarse aggregates and 9% savings in the cost of concrete.

scholarly journals Mechanical Behaviour on Replacement of Aggregate by E-waste in Concrete

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 302-305 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Mechanical Behaviour ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Environmental Problems ◽  
Waste Utilization ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Construction Work ◽  
Split Tensile Strength

Concrete is a widely used material in all construction work. The aim of the project is to study the behavior of concrete with replacement of E waste. The fine aggregate and coarse aggregate are naturally available due to increase in demand it is over exploited. The waste utilization is sustainable solution to environmental problems Waste from electric and electronic equipment is used as an E waste replacement for coarse aggregate in concrete which is used in the construction .Therefore the effects have been made to study the use of E waste components as a partial replacement of coarse aggregate in 5%, 10% and 15%. To determine the optimum percentage of E waste that can be replaced for coarse aggregate the compressive strength and split tensile strength of concrete to be studied. After determining the optimum percentage of E waste that can be replaced with coarse aggregate. The comparison of the conventional and optimum percentage of E waste replaced with concrete has been done

scholarly journals Effect of Design Parameters on Compressive and Split Tensile Strength of Self-Compacting Concrete with Recycled Aggregate: An Overview

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (13) ◽  
pp. 6028
Author(s):  
P. Jagadesh ◽  
Andrés Juan-Valdés ◽  
M. Ignacio Guerra-Romero ◽  
Julia M. Morán-del Morán-del Pozo ◽  
Julia García-González ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Aggregates ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Self Compacting Concrete ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Coarse Aggregates ◽  
Fine Aggregates

One of the prime objectives of this review is to understand the role of design parameters on the mechanical properties (Compressive and split tensile strength) of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) with recycled aggregates (Recycled Coarse Aggregates (RCA) and Recycled Fine Aggregates (RFA)). The design parameters considered for review are Water to Cement (W/C) ratio, Water to Binder (W/B) ratio, Total Aggregates to Cement (TA/C) ratio, Fine Aggregate to Coarse Aggregate (FA/CA) ratio, Water to Solid (W/S) ratio in percentage, superplasticizer (SP) content (kg/cu.m), replacement percentage of RCA, and replacement percentage of RFA. It is observed that with respect to different grades of SCC, designed parameters affect the mechanical properties of SCC with recycled aggregates.

scholarly journals PERFORMANCE OF CONCRETE BY USING HYPO SLUDGE AS A MINERAL ADMIXTURE

2020 ◽  
Vol 184 ◽  
pp. 01108
Author(s):  
V. Mallikarjuna Reddy ◽  
B. Sharada
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Environmental Pollution ◽  
Cement Content ◽  
Mineral Admixture ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Main Ingredient ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Large Space ◽  
Paper Waste ◽  
Disposal Problem

Increase in the paper waste from paper industries become most serious disposal problem by occupying large space and environmental pollution which is raising every day. To reduce the paper waste and environmental pollution, it is proposed to use the paper waste as Hypo sludge in concrete mix which contains cementitious properties like silica and magnesium. The main ingredient of concrete is cement. During the manufacturing of cement, large amount of carbon dioxide is released into the environment which causes global warming. To control environmental pollution from cement industries, Hypo sludge is used as a partial replacement of cement so that it can reduce cement content and support as an eco-friendly building material. In this research cement is replaced with fly ash and Hypo sludge. By adding 0 percent,3 percent,6 percent,9 percent 12percent and 15percent of hypo sludge, compressive and split tensile strength of concrete and also performance of Hypo sludge concrete are studied. From the experiment, compressive strength and split tensile strength of Hypo sludge concrete increases up to optimum dosage.

scholarly journals Strength of Concrete using Clay as a Partial Replacement of Binder Content with and Without Lime

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
S. B. Kandekar ◽  
◽  
S. K. Wakchaure ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Hydrated Lime ◽  
Strength Test ◽  
Binder Content ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Tensile Strength Test ◽  
Compressive Strength Test

Materials are the most important component of building construction. The demands of construction material are increasing day by day significantly. This demand is increasing the material prices and scarcity of material in construction industry. To achieve economical and eco-friendly criteria naturally occurring material is selected. Clay is a natural material and it can be available easily. This paper interprets the experimental investigation on strength of concrete using clay as a partial replacement to binder content (cement) in concrete. The replacement percentages are grouped as 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% of clay and 5% of hydrated lime with cement in each series in M25 grade of concrete. To achieve the pozzolanic property of clay hydrated lime was added. Different tests are performed to determine the optimum percentage of clay as a replacement for binder content (cement) in concrete. The Compressive strength test, split tensile strength test and flexural strength test were performed on the specimens. Total 90 cubes of size 150 mm were prepared for compressive strength test, 30 cylinders of 150 mm diameter and 300 mm height were prepared for split tensile strength test and 30 beams of size 150 mm x 150 mm x 1000 mm were prepared to carry out the flexural strength test. The results are compared to find the ideal proportion of clay as a replacement for cement. It is found that 10% replacement with 5% hydrated lime gives satisfactory results.

scholarly journals Effects of Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate with Quarry Dust on Concrete Properties

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S.O Ajamu ◽  
I.A Raheem ◽  
S.B Attah ◽  
J.O Onicha
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Replacement Level ◽  
River Sand ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Stone Dust ◽  
Concrete Production ◽  
Quarry Dust

Natural river sand is one of the important constituent materials in concrete production while stone dust is a material obtained from crusher plants which is also sometimes being used either partially or fully in replacement of natural river sand in concrete production. Use of stone dust in concrete not only improves the quality of concrete but also conserve the natural river sand. However, due its scarcity and environmental degradation caused resulting from excessive mining of Natural river sand, there is need to investigate an alternative material of the same quality which can replace river sand in concrete production. In the present study, experiments were carried out to study the gradation of aggregates, workability, compressive strength and split tensile strength of concrete made using quarry dust as replacement of fine aggregate at 0, 25, 50, 75, and 100%. Grade M15 of concrete was produced with ordinary Portland cement (OPC) for referral concrete while M25 of concrete was prepared for compressive strength and split tensile strength concrete. Workability and Compressive strength were determined at different replacement level of fine aggregate and optimum replacement level was determined based on compressive strength. Results showed that by replacing 50% of fine aggregate with quarry dust, concrete of maximum compressive strength can be produced as compared to all other replacement levels. The effect of quarry dust on compressive strength and split tensile strength was investigated and from the overall result obtained, it was observed that the compressive strength and split tensile strength increased significantly for all the curing ages from 0% to 50% replacement level of quarry dust. Maximum value obtained for 28day compressive and tensile strength were 25N/mm2 and 2.3N/mm2 respectively and this occurred at 50% replacement.

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