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To Study Mechanical Properties of Concrete by Using Industrial Waste Material
Abstract: Concrete is a very important material with cement, water, aggregate and admixture as contents. Due to increasing pollution and demand of concrete, its production should be environmental friendly. In this study, we emphasize on environment friendly concrete. The proportion of silica fume was as follows: add 3%–15% in interval of 3% by weight of cement in concrete and fly ash was add 5%–25% in interval of 5% by total weight …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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Fresh and Hardened Properties of High Performance Concrete with Weld Slag as Fine Aggregate
Abstract: This research centers on the incorporation of welding slag, the residue remaining after the welding process, as fine aggregates in the production of high-performance concrete with a compressive strength of 70 MPa. The chemical and physical characteristics of welding slag aggregates (WSA), such as chemical compositions, specific gravity, SEM images, XRD, and EDS analysis, were investigated. Additional investigations were carried out by substituting welding slag with standard sand at varying …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 29–36 Read article
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Influence of GGBFS on the Mechanical Properties of the Water Cured Fly Ash Aggregate-Based Geopolymer Concrete
Abstract: Abstract Conventional concrete consists of cement, sand as fine aggregate and gravel, limestone or granite in various sizes and shapes as coarse aggregate including with water. In the present work, the feasibility of using industrial inorganic polymeric residues wastes as a total (100%) replacement to the traditionally used normal conventional concrete materials is examined in the preparation of the geopolymer concrete (GPC). In this GPC, the cement is totally replaced …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 54–64 Read article
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Experimental Study on the Properties of Self-Curing Concrete
Abstract: This paper highlights the effect of curing agent polyethylene glycol (PEG-400) in the performance of concrete. The chemical agent PEG is used with different percentage; 1%, 2% and 3% to the weight of cement. Super plasticizer named glenium was used to improve the workability of concrete. The property such as compressive strength and split tensile strength of concrete was examined with normal curing and self-curing at 7 days and 28 …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Properties of Green Concrete Using Light Weight Aggregates
Abstract: With the growing distress over the needless exploitation of natural aggregates, synthetic lightweight aggregate produced from the environmental waste is a feasible new source of structural aggregate material. Unique with expanding worry over the inordinate misuse of characteristic totals, engineered light weight total delivered from natural waste is a feasible new wellspring of auxiliary total material. The engagements of auxiliary review lightweight cement minimise remarkably the self-heap of a structure …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 11–14 Read article
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Effect of Alccofine on Durability Properties of Concrete
Abstract: Alccofine is a mineral admixture use in concrete for production of workable and durable concrete. It is effective in all belongings of concrete in fresh and hardened state. In this study alccofine 1203 used for inspection the characteristics of concrete in aspects of durability. Alccofine 1203 obtained from Ambuja cement plant in the form of fine powder. The percentage of alccofine mixed in concrete as 3-15% in interval of 3% …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Mechanical Properties of sand blasting residue concrete
Abstract: Sand Blasting Residue (SBR) form chain manufacturing companies as a large massive by-product. Steel-slag hydrated matrix is made of ground granulated blast furnace slag powder & steel-making slag which is the by-product of iron manufacturing. This type of construction material is called environmental conscious material in Japan. This research presented that the strength of steel-slag hydrated matrix depends on the pH of the steel-slag hydrated matrix after mixing. Firstly, cement, …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 46–52 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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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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A STYDY ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF FELDSPAR ACTIVATOR ON GEOPOLYMERIZATION OF REDMUD AND GGBS
Abstract: It is well known fact that the Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) is most important construction material. Keeping in view the hazardous effects of Portland cement on environment, efforts are being put to reduce use of cement in concrete with its partial or full replacement by various waste materials such as Red mud (RM), Ground Granulated Blas Furnace Slag (GGBFS or GGBS), Flyash, Silica fume etc.. Geopolymer Concrete (GPC) is a …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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THE STRENGHT PARAMETERS OF SAW-DUST ASH ON THE GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF LATERITIC SOIL FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES IN GHANA
Abstract: The strength parameters of saw dust ash on the geotechnical properties of lateritic soil for road construction purposes in Ghana have been investigated. The lateritic soil sample collected was subjected to the following test; Atterberg limits, compaction and California Bearing Ratio Test. The tests were conducted in accordance with BS: 1377 and AASHTO M145 standards. A varying percentage of the saw dust ash in order of 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Physical Property of Self-Curing Concrete With Shrinkage Reducing Agent
Abstract: Water is a most widely used material for construction work, it is essential for concreting work or plastering work, etc. Curing is the process for controlling the temperature and consists of moisture movement from and into the concrete and the hydration of the cement and consequently continuous increase in the strength and Curing allows continuous hydration of cement, when curing stops strength increasing of the concrete also stops. The aim …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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A Review on Property Price Tracking Using ML Model
Abstract: The very common reason for an investment is to get benefits in future. Different legal and illegal utilization leads to cost fluctuation. It is therefore important to well manage the [exploitative] of the property, and an application like price predictor is well equipped with optimal solution. However, such price prediction methods require an appropriate knowledge and experience regarding this domain. By utilising machine learning techniques and algorithms, the price of …
Published in International Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 11–20 Read article
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Effect Of Capping Agents And Annealing On The Optical Properties Of (Cd0.8-Zn0.2)S And (Cd0.8-Zn0.2)S:Eu Films Prepared By CBD Technique
Abstract: Thin films of (Cd0.8-Zn0.2)S and (Cd0.8-Zn0.2)S:Eu are prepared by Chemical Bath Deposition (CBD) technique on glass substrates at 60ºC temperature by adding Mercaptoethanol and Methanol as capping agents(CA). The films were annealed at 400°C for two minutes and their optical properties were studied. The effect of the presence of capping agents and annealing was investigated. The optical constants such as refractive index, extinction coefficient, optical and electrical conductivity, real and …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Structural and Elastic Properties Calculation of CdX (X= S, Se, Te) Semiconductors from First-Principles
Abstract: First-principle calculations have been performed to calculate the structural and elastic properties of wurzite (wz) CdX(X= S, Se, Te) chalcogenides semiconductor using the plane wave pseudo-potential method within the projected augmented wave approximation (PAW),which works directly with full all electron (AE) wavefunctions and AE potentials. The values of lattice constant (a) and (c), internal parameter (u), Bulk modulus (B), and reduce pressure derivative bulk modulus ( ) using equation of …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Effect of Calcium doping on Structural and Morphological properties of YBCO Superconductor
Abstract: In this paper, we have reported the effect of Ca doping in YBCO superconductors with an aim of understanding the effect of novel local nano distortions on the superconducting properties of YBCO. Solid state reaction method is used to prepare the samples. X-Ray diffraction pattern shows that the samples are polycrystalline and having orthorhombic structure while Resistivity measurement shows that Tc decreases with increase in Ca-doping.Morphological studies reveals clear evolution …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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The Metallurgical Properties of Beryllium
Abstract: Beryllium is a toxic bivalent element, steel gray, strong, light-weight, primarily used as hardening agent in alloys. Beryllium has one of the highest melting points of the light metals. It has excellent thermal conductivity, is nonmagnetic, it resists attack by concentrated nitric acid and at standard temperature and pressures beryllium resist oxidation when expose to air. Keywords: Beryllium, metallurgical properties, applications, uses
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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An Analytical Study of Structural Optical Properties of CaAl2O4 Phosphors by Sol–Gel Method
Abstract: A comparative study of structure, morphology and optical properties of CaAl2O4 Phosphors by In this paper, monoclinic CaAl2O4 phosphor with various weight rate of aluminum was blended by low temperature sol–gel technique. The readied tests were described by X-beam diffraction (XRD) examination, Fourier change infrared (FTIR), checking electron microscopy (SEM), vitality dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and photoluminescence discharge spectra (PL). The XRD examination demonstrated that CaAl2O4 have monoclinic structure. The normal …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Study the properties of spin-coated Co-doped ZnO (CZO) thin Film
Abstract: Co doped ZnO (COZ) nanoparticles were prepared by spray pyrolysis technique followed by annealing at three different temperatures. XRD, UV- Vis spectroscopy, Photoluminescence (PL) studies, Scanning electron microscopy (SE), and vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM) studies were made to analyze the structural, optical and magnetic properties. XRD pattern confirmed the improved crystallinity after annealing and the formation of hematite phase. A UV-visible spectrum indicates that the nanoparticles exhibit the blue shifting …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Synthesis, Structural and Thermal Properties of Nanoporous Silica Aerogels
Abstract: Aerogel is a pellucid that has varieties of permeable and fabricated solid materials with remarkably low density. It has an exceptional thermal insulation and its structure varies from analogous to foamed polystyrene during solid state. Aerogels are considerably the lightest when solid due to presence of air by volume, which is around 99.8%. For extracting aerogels, air or other specific types of gas are used; heat therapy is also used …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article