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195 articles for “Compressive strength”
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Bamboo Reinforced Low Cost House - A Case Study
Abstract: The objective is to set up a low cost house using bamboo and its culms as reinforcement material. A prototype of such a construction has been undertaken in an area of 255 sq.ft. As bamboo acts as a structural member, it can replace steel as reinforcement. The proposed structure consists of four supporting column and one main column at its centre to achieve a better economy due to reduction in …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 59–70 Read article
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Chemical Engineering Analysis of Polymer Composite Creation Using Sawdust, Sharp
Abstract: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is known for its general adoption for its lightweight and flexibility and durability nature. It is non-biodegradable and contributes majorly to water and land pollution. The amount of plastic-generated waste is increasing extensively following its usefulness there and the inability of users to properly dump or recycle it has resulted in a big threat to the environment. In this research work an attempt has been made to …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 17–29 Read article
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Stabilization of Landslide Affected Soil Using Silica Fume Glass Fiber Powder and Sodium Silicate
Abstract: Highly swelling soils are present in many parts of Tamil Nadu and they are highly problematic in utilizing for the structural purpose. Numerous studies were conducted using several materials for stabilizing them; through literature study it’s found that a single material such as lime or cement is not suitable for stabilizing the concerned soil owing to several bottlenecks. In this study we had made an elaborate attempt to utilize manufactured …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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Experimental Study of Replacement of VSI Sand by Sea Sand in Concrete
Abstract: Concrete is a construction material used widely over the world and it is very difficult to find versatile alternative for concrete. Concrete is made up of cement, fine aggregates (sand), coarse aggregates and water. Fine aggregate is one of the constituents of concrete which influences concrete mix design substantially. Generally river sand / crushed sand is used as fine aggregate. But considering today’s situation, due to greater demand of river …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 8–14 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 INVESTIGATION ON GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE
Abstract: The project report entitled “Experimental investigation on alkali activated concrete” describes the detailed experimental work carried out on Alkali Activated Alumina-silicate concrete [Provis and Deventer, 2009]. The fly ash- Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS) based Alkali Activated Alumina-silicate concrete cured at ambient temperature was prepared by using different molarities of Alkali Activated solution namely 8M, 12M and 16M. The properties of concrete such as workability, compressive strength, Pull-out test/bond …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Utilization of Waste Plastics as a Fiber in Concrete
Abstract: The rapid urbanization and industrialization all over the world has resulted in large deposition of plastic waste. Disposal of plastic waste in an environment is considered to be big hazard due to its very low biodegradability and presence in large quantities. In order to minimize the problem, the proposed concrete which is made by adding plastics in concrete may help to reuse the plastics and to study the properties of …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 56–60 Read article
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Compressive Behaviour of Lightweight Aggregate Concrete by Blending LECA
Abstract: Present work deals with the lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC) by using Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate (LECA) as lightweight aggregate, LECA is used as replacement to the natural coarse aggregate in the concrete, in this experimental work percentage of lightweight aggregates are varied to study the change in the properties of concrete made by blending LECA. LECA content was varied from 20% to 100% at an increment of 20%. Total 6 …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Mechanical Behavior of Fly Ash Concrete A Critical Review
Abstract: Concrete structure is the most common all over the world. Cement is the major ingredient of concrete. Though the raw materials needed for manufacture of cement are available in most parts of the world, many countries have severe shortage of cement, although their needs are vast. The search for suitable substitute for cement, either partially or fully, has thus become a challenge for planning the development of many of the …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 29–43 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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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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Potential of Limestone Powder in the Production of Self Compacting Concrete
Abstract: Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is a cutting-edge building material. It's a smooth, durable concrete that fills the formwork completely. The SCC needs a lot of powder to perform well (mostly cement). However, increasing the cement content is impractical and may result in greater hydration heat and drying shrinkage. This project studies the effect of limestone powder (LSP) on the fresh and hardened appearances of SCC. To evaluate the samples with and …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Investigation of Optimal Process Parameters of Extrusion Blow Molding Process Using Grey Taguchi Analysis
Abstract: Optimization of machining processes is essential for achieving higher productivity and high-quality products in order to remain competitive. The objective of this study is to optimize the process parameter of extrusion blow molding process for making a plastic container of high density polyethylene (HDPE) grade B52A003 produced by the extrusion blow molding process at CIPET Gwalior. Quality of plastic container of HDPE B52A003 material depends on various parameters. In this …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Effect of Steel Slag and Quarry Dust on the Flexural Strength of Concrete
Abstract: The effect of quarry dust and steel slag on the flexural strength of concrete has been experimentally studied and reported in this paper. Concrete used was prepared by replacing 75% of steel slag in replacement with sand and replacing cement by 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% with quarry dust. Also, conventional concrete was prepared as reference concrete for comparison. 100-mm cube and 100 mm × 100 mm × 500 mm …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Use of Recycled Aggregates in Concrete to Achieve Characteristic Strength M50 with Addition to Steel Fibre
Abstract: Concrete is World’s second most consumed material after water, use of recycled aggregate (RA) in concrete can be useful for environmental protection. Recycled aggregates are the materials for the future. Aggregate is one of the main ingredients in producing concrete. It covers 75% of the total for any concrete mix. The strength of the concrete depends on the properties of aggregates used. The experimental analysis comprise with normal RAC and …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Maximizing Void Properties from Optimized Local Pozzolans in Wearing Course of Bituminous Concrete Mixtures
Abstract: Failure of asphalt pavement has influenced research into better ways to optimize local pozzolans seenas waste and reduce cost of importation of admixtures. Waste Shell Ashes are checked as localassembled by incorporating them in asphalt concrete mix design. Different research has shown thatsome agricultural waste/by-products can be admitted as mineral fillers in hot-mix asphalt concrete toobtain certain desirable properties. It is on this basis that this research attempts to interrogate …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 47–54 Read article
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Optimizing Aggregate Gradation for Enhancing Strength Properties of Pervious Concrete
Abstract: Pervious concrete possesses high permeability enabling environmental applications like stormwater recharging. However, lower strength limits widespread infrastructure adoption necessitating enhancements. This study focuses on optimizing aggregate proportions for improving compressive and flexural strength. Mixes were developed with cement variations from 200-500 kg/m3 with fine to coarse aggregates ratios systematically altered. Strengths were measured as per ASTM C39 and ASTM C78. Results showed reduced water-cement ratio and balanced aggregate blends improved …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 41–49 Read article
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Literature Review on Overcoming Graphene Dispersion Challenges in Ultra High Performance Concrete: A Review of Self-Dispersion and Bio-Polymer Encapsulation Strategies
Abstract: Abstract—Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) is a new generation of cement-based material because of its higher compressive and tensile strength, increased durability, and higher resistance to environmental degradation. However, UHPC undergoes microcracking when subjected to mechanical and thermal loading, which can jeopardize the long-term performance of the structure, decrease service life, and cause expensive maintenance. Traditional solutions to enhance UHPC durability are centered on material densification and fiber strengthening, while these treatments …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 31–46 Read article
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Soil Stabilization with Waste Shredded Rubber Tyre Chips
Abstract: Soil stabilization means modification of the soil properties by the addition of any other material to meet the required engineering requirements. Construction engineering structures on the weak soils are considered to be unsafe. The load bearing capacity of these weak soils can be improved by means of various ground improvement techniques. Use of waste shredded rubber tyre chips in geotechnical engineering for enhancing the soil properties has received great attention …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Sensing Capabilities of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composite Integrated With Electrical Inserts
Abstract: This paper describes the attempts made in developing a passive smart material by the integration of electrical inserts in the FRP components and studying the electrical & mechanical behavior under different loading conditions. FRPs are fabricated with copper inserts and are tested to study the resistive and capacitive behaviors of prepared specimens. FRP components are also tested for tensile, bending, compression and impact strengths to determine the effect of metal …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 28–33 Read article