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Innovative Concrete Composites: Assessing Mechanical Strength with Fly Ash, Glass, and Granite Waste Incorporation
Abstract: Waste management poses a significant challenge for countries in both current and future contexts. The generation of solid waste from various industries, such as stone, glass, coal, and tires, constitutes a major issue in India, leading to significant environmental and health concerns for the surrounding population. This study addresses these challenges by exploring the utilization of waste granite and glass powder as materials to replace sand and cement, respectively, with …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 37–45 Read article
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Advantage of Microsilica in Concrete Compressive Strength
Abstract: Abstract Microsilica is an undefined sort of silica tidy for the most part gathered in sack house channels as by-result of the silicon and ferro-silicon generation. The paper condenses essential physical and synthetic properties of miniaturized scale silica and utilizes those outcomes for an assessment of small scale silica from a Health Safety and Environment (HSE) point of view. Small scale silica comprises of circular particles with a normal molecule …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Effect of Elevated Temperature on Compressive Strength and Flexural Strength of Fiber Reinforced Concrete
Abstract: Now a day concrete is being used extensively in the construction that might be subjected to elevated temperatures. The behavior of concrete structures at elevated temperatures is significant importance in predicting the safety of structures in response to certain accidents or particular service conditions. This paper deals with the mechanical properties of concrete with steel fibers subjected to temperatures up to 500°C. The specimens were kept in oven for 1 …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 19–32 Read article
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Improving Durability of Asphalt Pavement Wearing Course Submerged in Water Using Candle Wax as Water Proofing Agent: An Assessment Using RSI, FDI and SDI
Abstract: Asphalt pavements are designed and constructed to meet mostly stability and durability requirements during its design life. However, durability of asphalt pavements also heavily depends on other physical parameters as good drainage facility apart from having good material mix and structural designs. In the wake of asphalt pavements not supported by good drainage measures it is very likely that these pavements will fail sooner than later. On this basis, the …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Performance of Metakaolin and GGBS-induced Geopolymer Concrete Under Compression
Abstract: Metakaolin and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) were used as the source materials to obtain the high strength geopolymer concrete. NaOH and sodium silicate were used as alkaline activators with varying NaOH molarities of 8M, 12M, 14M and 16M. Cubes of size (100x100x100) mm were cast and the four geopolymer mixes were heat cured for varying durations of 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours and tested for compressive …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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An Experimental Study on Concrete by Replacement of Coarse Aggregate with Demolished Building Waste in Crushed Concrete
Abstract: A large amount of construction and demolition wastes are produced annually in India. These waste materials require a large place to dispose and then the disposal of wastes has become a severe problem. The continuous use of natural resources for making conventional concrete leads to the reduction in their availability and results in the increase of the cost of the coarse aggregate and fine aggregate. The possible use of recycling …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 25–28 Read article
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Study on Partial Replacement of Cement by Bagasse Ash in Cement Concrete
Abstract: Today, researchers all over the world are trying to utilize agricultural wastes like corncob ash, rice husk ash, bagasse ash as a partial replacement of cement, thereby reducing cement production and greenhouse gases emissions. Sugarcane bagasse is a fibrous waste product of sugarcane refining industry and being disposed to open landfills causing serious environmental impacts. In this study, Bagasse ash was partially replaced in the ratio of 0%, 5%, 10%, …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF SILICA FUME CONCRETE
Abstract: A suitable introduction of silica fume in concrete improves both the mechanical and chemical properties of the concrete. The long-live compressive strength of silica-fume concrete has been recently questioned by some researchers and they were regular in touch of it.This paper reports the results of compressive strength data on strength of silica which is on 4- to 6-year-old cores attained from well-documented field experiments which where both silica-fume and non-silica …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 39–44 Read article
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Effect of Accelerated Curing and Normal Curing Regimes on UFGGBFS-Based Semi-Lightweight Concrete
Abstract: This paper deals with the performance of semi-lightweight concrete (sLWC), prepared by using calcite powder pellets as coarse aggregates which was improved by partial replacement of cement with UFGGBFS (ultrafine ground granulated blast-furnace slag). Cement could be replaced by UFGGBFS as 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, and 70% to enhance the strength and durability properties of concrete. High-range water-reducing admixtures (HRWA) …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Experimental Study on Partially Replacement of Fine Aggregate & Coarse aggregate by Waste Marble with addition of S-Fiber
Abstract: Today’s world is a concrete jungle. With the ever increasing population of the world, in general and the developing countries there is the tremendous pressure on the Civil Engineer to develop a cost effective as well as ecofriendly structure to fulfill the need of the human being. Concrete is a heterogeneous mixture of binding material (cement or lime), coarse aggregates, fine aggregates (sand) and water. Fine and coarse aggregates are …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Replacement of Natural Fine Aggregate by Copper Slag
Abstract: This paper presents the applications of replacement of natural fine aggregate using copper slag. The study is conducted by replacing the fine aggregate from 0 to 100% at the interval of 20% on M25 grade concrete and 1.8% superplasticizer by weight of cement. The compressive strength, split tensile strength and flexural test is studied and reported. It is observed that replacement of natural fine aggregate at 40% (CS40) gives higher …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Effect of magnetic pole direction on the properties of magnetized water concrete
Abstract: This project aimed to study the variations in properties of concrete when magnetized water was being used instead of normal water, and also compare the effect of the magnetic pole on magnetized water concrete. In this research, based on reviewed literature, magnetized water was prepared by filling a glass beaker with water and then placing magnets at the sides of the container for the required number of hours. Sieve analysis …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Effect of varying water temperature on concrete properties
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to determine the effects of mixing-water temperature on the compressive strength, workability and water absorption rate of concrete. Locally available materials were used. Compression tests results showed that the 7 days value of 19.52N/mm2 at 35°C was higher than the value of 9.96N/mm2 at 5°C. The 28th day results for compression test also showed similar trend. The workability of the concrete decreased as the …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Study the Behavior of Single cell Rectangular box girder bridge with the help of AASHTO and IRC loadings
Abstract: Generally bridge carries a road or railway across natural or artificial obstacles such as river, canalor another railway or another road. Bridge construction is one of the difficult traffic infrastructureconstructions. The structural method of different girder bridge having no of girder. The modeling andanalysis of bridge structure is little bit more time consuming and costly as compared to othersstructure. In this paper present an investigation into behaviors like displacement bending …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Experimental Study on Behavior of various FRP on strength properties of concrete
Abstract: Fibre sheeting is an effective way to repair structures that have become essentially fragile greater than their living expectancy. A lot of research is currently being done on the use of fibre sheets and overlays all around the world. In comparison to traditional repair frameworks and materials, FRP frames are a more cost-effective option. The purpose of this study is to experimentally investigate the behavior of GFRP, CFRP, and BASALT …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Study on Properties of Concrete Cured With Poly Ethylene Glycol-600
Abstract: After water, concrete is the most using material globally. Without concrete, the world is unimaginable. The foundation of civilization is concrete. Coarse aggregate, cement ,fine aggregate and water are the main ingredients in concrete, which requires curing to attain its strength. Concrete must therefore cure for 28 days in order to complete the necessary hydration, desired strength. For the traditional curing processes, a lot of water is needed. This becomes …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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Assessment of Chloride Content in Plaster in Residential Buildings
Abstract: This study investigated the impact of chloride on building as per the age. Concrete samples were collected from buildings of different ages to measure chloride concentration. Findings revealed that chloride content increased with building age, potentially leading to decreased strength and damage. The research identified a significant concern of chloride-induced corrosion in older buildings, as chloride concentration increased with building age. To enhance the durability and safety of aging structures, …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 35–40 Read article
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Application of Fly Ash and Lime as Partial Replacement of Cement in Concrete
Abstract: Concrete as a construction material plays a significant role in infrastructures development in the world. The main constituents of concrete are cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, and water. Production of cement has been emitting a huge amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Hence causing environmental pollution. Amount of fly ash generation has been increasing day by day which has also been damaging the environment in the form air, water …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 41–45 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on the Properties of Concrete Replacing Waste Plastic as Aggregates for Solving Waste Management Problem
Abstract: Solid waste management is one of the growing problems of every country. As part of this ongoing program to consider the growing waste management, pollution problem, and prevention framework in India, the Ministry of Environment has suggested various approaches and ways through which we can either recycle or use the most polluting materials like plastic. The present study covers one of the ways through which to recycle one of the …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of Concrete Properties for Strength and Durability with Partial Replacement of Mixture of Nano-Silica
Abstract: This study explores the effects of partial cement replacement with nano-silica on theproperties of concrete, focusing on both strength and durability aspects. Compressive strengthtests were conducted at two key ages, 7 days and 28 days, to evaluate the concrete's performanceunder various conditions. The nano-silica was introduced into the concrete mix at three differentpercentages: 0.3%, 0.6%, and 1% by weight of the cement content. Our experimental findingsindicated a remarkable enhancement in …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article