Application of Polymer Dispersions in Complex Additives for Heavy Concrete
The effect of the concentration of the complex additive on the water absorption and compressive strength was assessed, which made it possible to determine the optimal concentration range of the additive in the concrete mixture for use in the manufacture of concrete and reinforced concrete products.
Producing sustainable concrete with plastic waste: A review
This encourages researchers to use this waste in concrete manufacturing as a sustainable material. However, this paper reviews recent research on how the utilization of recycled plastic in concrete is an effective solution to enhance sound and thermal insulation. The aggregate comprises the largest and heaviest portion of concrete, which ...
THE USE OF OIL PALM FIBER AS AN ADDITIVE IN CONCRETE
Additive is substances added to fresh concrete to typically improve its properties. The research was conducted to establish the effect of oil palm fiber addition on workability, density and compressive strength of concrete. The mixes were prepared with fiber cement ratio of 0%, 0.25%, 0.50% and 1.0% respectively. A total of 16 concrete cubes.
Partial Replacement Of Cement With Different Additives …
percentage ratio. Concrete cubes and cylinders are cast depending on percentage ratio and it's effect is studied at different ages by performing tests on concrete specimens. A comparison is made with test results to conventional concrete only to arrive at valid conclusion. Key Words: Concrete, Fine Additives, Carbon Black,
DURABILITY OF CONCRETE WHEN TAMARIND KERNEL …
CONCRETE - ratio of 0.45 was used.Concrete is a heterogeneous mixture composed of Cement, Fine Aggregate and Coarse Aggregate mixed in the required proportion. cubes of size 150*150*150mm.The TKP was added to the ADMIXTURES – Additional material used for improving the properties of concrete.
Sugarcane bagasse ash as alternate supplementary
In this study, we examined the characteristics of sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) as a additional material in the mixture of concrete cubes. The additive material was collected from several sugarcane juice shop from Sathyamangalam and the bagasse get dried in sunlight for two days, sugarcane bagasse is burnt and ash is get collected …
(PDF) Role of coconut coir fiber in concrete
The overall effects of utilizing natural additives on concrete properties were reviewed and listed accordingly. ... Set of cube and cylindrical specimens were subjected to temperature 200⁰C ...
An experimental study on rice husk ash concrete
RHA has been utilized in cement concrete as a mineral additive. The mineral additive has pozzolanic properties, which are more beneficial to the infrastructure and housing industry. ... Also, the CS of a concrete cube with 5 %, 10 %, 15 %, and 20 % RHA shows an increase in CS of about 2.73 %. 7.56 %, 13.39 %, and 4.69 %, respectively, as ...
A Simple Guide to Concrete Cube Testing
A Simple Guide to Concrete Cube Testing oncrete is one of the most widely used building materials in the world, yet people still find it difficult to take samples correctly and manage the testing & certification process.
Bamboo Fiber as a Reinforcement Material in Concrete
Bamboo fiber reinforced concrete is a composite material. It comprises of natural bamboo fibers of different lengths and diameters with different fractions.
Effect of gamma and lead as an additive material on the resistance …
As seen in Fig. 1, in order to reduce background radiation Pb shield was used. The concrete specimen was located between gamma source and detector. 4. Results and discussion. In order to investigate gamma effect on concrete cubes, two tests, using NaI detector and compressive strength test, were accomplished.
Different mineral admixtures in concrete: a review
The present work reviews the various mineral admixtures used in concrete which modifies the concrete properties. In this study, cement is partially or completely replaced by different mineral admixtures such as fly ash, silica fume, rice husk ash, Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag, palm oil fuel ash and metakaolin. The strength obtained is different for …
Reduction of Radon Gas in Concrete Using Admixtures and Additives
This study investigates relationships between concrete containing pozzolanic additive and mineralogical composition, porosity and chemical durability to sulphate ion containing solution.
Comprehensive study on performance of glass fibers-based concrete
To overcome this behavior, alkali-resistant glass fibers (AGF) are added to concrete in present study, and this is the principal route for usage of glass fibers in structural concrete from laboratory investigation to industrial usage. Here, alkali-resistant glass fibers are used as an additive to concrete with 1–3% of cement weight.
Understanding Polymers in Concrete
Today latex polymer concrete mixes are being used increasingly as concrete patching materials, impermeable toppings over bridge decks, grout for installing tile, additives for plaster, stucco and EIFS, and a …
(PDF) Waterproof Concrete Additives and Their Effects on Concrete …
PDF | On Jul 1, 2017, Nwankwo E I Arinze and others published Waterproof Concrete Additives and Their Effects on Concrete Properties | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate
(PDF) Coconut Fibre Reinforced Concrete
PDF | The use of coconut fibre as an additive for improving the strength of concrete | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate
Assessing the strength and durability behaviour of concrete …
In an earlier study using metakaolin and rice husk as cement and fine aggregate partial replacement, Chatveera and Lertwattanaruk, (Citation 2009) noticed a substantial decline in water absorption of experimental concrete cubes compared to control concrete cubes as the percentage addition and curing duration increased.
Assessment of Milled Sandcrete Hollow Blocks as an …
Assessment of Milled Sandcrete Hollow Blocks as an Additive in Limestone Cement Concrete ... A square mould of 150mm x150mmx150mm was used for the casting of concrete cubes.
Effect of Addition of Rice Husk Charcoal on Concrete
Research using waste has been carried out for use in making concrete, including using rice husk charcoal as a substitute for fine aggregate and as an additive in making concrete [4, 5]. some using ...
Mechanical behaviour on concrete of coconut coir fiber as additive …
Three different ratios used in this research, which is 3%, 4% and 5% of coconut coir fibre as an additive to the concrete. There will be two types of specimens, which are cube size of 100mm x 100mm and cylinder 100mm diameter with 200mm length.
Types of Admixtures & Additives for Concrete | DIY Doctor
Additives, or admixtures should on the whole only be used when a given situation requires them but there are some that can be used to enhance a general concrete mix. For a full rundown on the different types of concrete additives and admixtures and how they should be used, read on below.
Concrete Chemical Admixtures
Admixtures related to moisture control (called water-reducing admixtures) generally consist of additives that allow for concrete to retain its workability given a water …
(PDF) Study of Concrete Properties using Bone Powder by …
It can be concluded that formed aerated concrete used for this study has potential for ... replaced concrete cubes by ... it was found that the cellular concrete powder, applied as an additive to ...
Use of Bagasse Ash as a Concrete Additive for Road …
16. Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) as a partial replacement of cement in concrete for road pavement application.
Effects of Glass and Plastic Additives on the Physical
The aim of the work is to study the possibility of the influence of fiberglass additives on the physical, mechanical and strength characteristics of concrete. Concrete with the addition of cullet and plastic as a fine aggregate is considered as …
Compressive Strength of Concrete | Cube Test, Procedure, …
Cube test of concrete and factors affecting concrete compressive strength. Test procedure and for concrete compressive strength. Compressive strength of concrete for different grades of concrete @ 3 Days, 7 days, 14 days, 21 days & 28 days with video explanation.
Investigation of the effect of mineral additives on concrete …
In addition to cement, sand, gravel, and water, the current investigation of the influence of additives on the compressive strength of concrete at 28 days includes fly ash, silica fume, and slag. 315 concrete compositions with various amounts of additives are trained and tested using an artificial neural network. Concrete strength is largely …
Effect of basalt fiber hybridization on the properties of concrete …
No research was identified on the use of micro and macro basalt fiber of different lengths and diameters as hybrid fiber for concrete reinforcement. Also, the use of black wood charcoal in basalt hybrid fiber as a concrete additive is a new feature in concrete construction though there is a series of research on the use of black wood …
An Overview of the Concrete Cube Test | Giatec Scientific Inc.
Take a look at this blog for standards, formula, and procedure of the concrete cube test. This method is used to test the compressive strength of concrete.
What are Concrete Additives and How Do They Work?
Concrete additives, or admixtures, are precisely engineered materials incorporated during the concrete mixing process. These admixtures can be used to modify the …
Evaluation of the Effects of Different Additives on …
In this study, the effect of different additives on the compressive strength of clay-based concrete admixtures was evaluated using standard test methods such as slump test, concrete cube test, curing etc. It was observed that for control samples with
Concrete Admixtures
Admixtures are additions to a concrete mix that can help control the set time and other aspects of fresh concrete. Common admixtures include accelerating admixtures, …
Concrete Admixtures: A Comprehensive Guide
Concrete admixtures are liquids or powders which are added to the concrete during mixing in small quantities. The dosage is usually defined based on the cement content …
Strength and Durability Properties of Concrete with Starch …
This paper examines some properties of concrete, such as strength, oxygen permeability and sorptivity using starch [cassava (CA) and maize (MS)] as admixtures. …
Compressive Strength of Concrete | Concrete Cube Test …
Admixtures and Additives: The use of chemical admixtures and mineral additives can influence the concrete's strength and setting characteristics. Superplasticizers can …