• Computers and Concrete
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.577-585
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• 2020

By the increasing amount of waste materials, it eventually dumped into the environment and covering a larger area of the landfill which cause several environmental pollution problems. The utilization of Palm Kernal Shell Ash (PKSA) in concrete might bring a great benefit in addressing both environmental and economic issues. This article investigates the effect of PKSA as a partial cement replacement of High Strength Concrete (HSC). Several concrete mixtures were prepared with different PKSA of 0%, 10%, 20%, and 30% replaced by the cement mass. This procedure was replicated twice for the two different target mean strengths of 40 MPa and 50 MPa. The mixtures were prepared to test different fresh and hardened properties of HSC including slump test, the compressive strength of 3, 7, 14, 28, and 90 days, flexural strength of 28-days, drying shrinkage, density measurement, and sorptivity. It was observed 10% PKSA replacement as optimum percentage which reduced the drying shrinkage, sorptivity, and density and improved the late-age compressive strength of concrete.

• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.47-68
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• 2018

This article reports the utilization of fly ash (FA) waste product from industry and silpozz which is an agro-waste from agriculture as an environmental friendly material in construction industry. The evaluation of strength and durability study was observed using FA and silpozz as a partial replacement of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). The studied parameters are compressive strength, flexural strength, split tensile strength and bond strength as well as the durability study involves the acid soluble chloride (ASC), water soluble chloride (WSC), water absorption and sorptivity. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and XRD of selected samples are also done. It reveals from the test results that the deterioration factor (DF) in compressive strength is 4% at 365 days. The DF of split tensile strength and flexural strength is 0.96% and 0.6% at 90 days respectively. The minimum slip is 1mm and 1.1mm after 28 days of testing bond strength for NWC and SWC sample respectively. The percentage decrease in bond strength is 10.35% for 28 days SWC samples. The pre-cast blended concrete samples performed better to chloride diffusion. Modulus of elasticity of SWC samples are also studied.The water absorption and sorptivity tests are conducted after 28 days of curing.

• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.55-70
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• 2020

In this research article, acid resistance, sulphate resistance and sorptivity of self compacted concrete (SCC) prepared from C&D waste have been discussed. To improve the above properties of self compacted recycled aggregate concrete (SCRAC) along with mechanical and durability properties, different two stage mixing approaches (TSMA and TSMAsfc) were followed. In the proposed two stage mixing approach (TSMAsfc), silica fume, a proportional amount of cement and a proportional amount of water were mixed in premix stage which fills the pores and cracks of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC). The concrete specimen prepared using above mixing approaches were immersed in 1% concentration of sulphuric acid (H2SO4) and magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) solution for 28, 90 and 180 days for evaluating the acid resistance of SCRAC. Experimental results concluded that the proposed two stage mixing approach (TSMAsfc) is most suitable for acid resistance and sulphate resistance in terms of weight loss and strength loss due to the elimination of pores and cracks in the interfacial transition zone (ITZ). In modified two stage mixing approach, the pores and cracks of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) were filled up and make ITZs of SCRAC stronger. Microstructure analysis was carried out to justify the reason of improvement of ITZs by electron probe micro analyser (EPMA) analysis. X-ray mapping was also done to know the presence of strength contributing elements presents in the concrete sample. It was established that SCRAC with modified mixing approach have shown improved results in terms of acid resistance, sulphate resistance, sorptivity and mechanical properties.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제47권5호
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• pp.701-711
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• 2013

People started to replace natural aggregate with recycled aggregate for a number of years due to disposal problem and certain other potential benefits. Though there are number of drawbacks with use of recycled aggregates like lesser modulus of elasticity, low compressive strength, increase in shrinkage, there are results of earlier studies that use of chemical and mineral admixtures improves the strength and durability of recycled concrete. The use of recycled aggregate from construction and demolition wastes is showing prospective application in construction as alternative to natural aggregates. It conserves lot of natural resources and reduces the space required for the landfill disposal. In the present research work, the effect of recycled aggregate on strength and durability aspects of concrete is studied. Grade of concrete chosen for the present work is M50 (with a characteristic compressive strength of 50 MPa). The recycled aggregates were collected from demolished structure with 20 years of age. Natural Aggregate (NA) was replaced with Recycled Aggregate (RA) in different percentages such as 25, 50 and 100 to understand its effect. The experiments were conducted for different ages of concrete such as 7, 14, 28, 56 days to assess the compressive and tensile strength. Durability characteristics of recycled aggregate concrete were studied with Rapid chloride penetration test (as per ASTMC1202), sorptivity test and acid test to assess resistance against chloride ion penetration, capillary suction and chemical attack respectively. Mix design for 50 MPa gives around 35 MPa after replacing natural aggregate with recycled aggregate in concrete mix and the chloride penetration range also lies in moderate limit. Hence it is understood from the results that replacement of NA with RA is very much possible and will be ecofriendly.

• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.145-160
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• 2016

Marble is a metamorphic rock used widely in construction which increases amount of marble powder obtained from it. Marble powder is a waste product obtained from marble during its processing. Marble waste is high in calcium oxide content which is cementing property but it creates many environmental hazards too if left in environment or in water. In this research, partial replacement of cement and sand by waste marble powder (WMP) has been investigated. Seven concrete mixtures were prepared for this investigation by partially replacing cement, sand with WMP at proportions of 0%, 10% and 15% by weight separately and in combined form. To determine compressive strength, flexural strength and split tensile strength of concrete made with waste marble powder, the samples at the curing ages of 7, 28 and 90 days was recorded. Different tests of durability were applied on samples like ultrasonic pulse wave test, absorption and sorptivity. For further investigation all the results were compared and noticed that WMP has shown good results and enhancing mechanical properties of concrete mix on partially replacing with sand and cement in set proportions. Moreover, it will solve the problem of environmental health hazard.

• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.143-150
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• 2019

This study presents the fracture properties of nano modified medium strength concrete (MSC). The nano particle used in this study is nano silica which replaces cement about 1 and 2% by weight, and the micro steel fibers are added about 0.4% volume of concrete. In addition to fracture properties, mechanical properties, namely, compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength of nano modified MSC are studied. To ensure the durability of the MSC, durability studies such as rapid chloride penetration test, sorptivity test, and water absorption test have been carried out for the nano modified MSC. From the study, it is observed that significant performance improvement in nano modified MSC in terms of strength and durability which could be attributed due to the addition pozzolanic reaction and the filler effect of nano silica. The incorporation of nano silica increases the fracture energy about 30% for mix without nano silica. Also, size independent fracture energy is arrived using two popular methods, namely, RILEM work of fracture method with $P-{\delta}$ tail correction and boundary effect method. Both the methods resulted in nearly the same size-independent $G_F$ irrespective of the notch to depth ratio of the same specimen. This shows evidence that either of the two procedures could be used in practice for analysis of cracked concrete structures.

• 한국건설순환자원학회논문집
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.88-94
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• 2012

본 연구는 고품질의 재생골재 제조시 발생하는 폐콘크리트 미분말을 콘크리트용 혼화재료로 활용하기 위한 연구이며, 분말도는 928 및 $1,360cm^2/g$인 두 종류의 폐콘크리트 미분말에 대하여 검토하였다. 폐콘크리트 미분말의 주요 특징은 시멘트와 유사한 각진 입형을 나타내고 있었으나 입자 표면에 수화생성물들이 부착되어 있었다. 또한 시멘트와 비교하여 폐콘크리트 미분말의 입자 크기는 크게 나타났으며, 화학성분은 $SiO_2$ 함량이 높게 나타났다. 폐콘크리트 미분말을 혼합한 페이스트의 점도는 시멘트만을 사용한 페이스와 비교하여 최대 62% 감소하였고, 종결시간은 2시간 지연되었다. 모르타르는 시멘트만을 사용한 경우와 비교하여 폐콘크리트 미분말의 혼합률이 증가함에 따라서 플로우 값이 최대 30% 감소하였고, 흡수계수는 70% 증가 하였다. 모르타르의 압축 강도는 폐콘크리트 미분말의 혼합률이 증가함에 따라서 최대 73% 감소하였다. 이러한 실험 결과를 통하여 폐콘크리트 미분말은 시멘트와 적절히 혼합(15% 이내)하여 사용하는 것이 바람직할것으로 판단된다.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.343-351
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• 2015

최근들어 $CO_2$ 증가에 따른 사회적, 공학적 문제가 증가하면서 시멘트 사용량을 줄이려는 연구가 진행되고 있다. 플라이 애쉬, 고로 슬래그, 실리카퓸 등의 혼화재료가 시멘트 대체재로 많이 사용되고 있는데, 최근 들어 Rice Husk Ash (RHA)를 혼화재료로 사용하여 콘크리트의 성능을 개선시키려는 연구가 활발하게 진행 중이다. 본 연구에서는 RHA와 가장 뛰어난 혼화재료로 알려진 실리카퓸을 혼입한 콘크리트를 제조하여 초기재령 콘크리트에 대한 염해저항성을 평가하였다. 이를 위해 10~30%의 RHA 치환률과 2~8%의 실리카퓸 치환률을 가진 콘크리트를 제조하여, 역학적 실험과 밀도, 공극률, 염화물 확산계수, 부식전류 측정등의 내구성 실험을 수행하였다. RHA 10~15% 수준의 치환은 SF 2~4% 수준보다 초기재령 콘크리트에서의 높은 강도 및 염해저항성을 확보하였으며, 미래에 유용하게 사용될 수 있는 혼화재료의 가능성을 나타내었다.

• 융합정보논문지
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• 제9권10호
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• pp.87-93
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• 2019

치유 물질인 아마인유에 형광 물질을 소량 혼합한 혼합물을 코어 성분으로 하여 마이크로캡슐을 제조하였다. 이 마이크로캡슐을 코팅재 조성물에 균일하게 분산시켜 모르타르 표면에 도포함으로써 지기치유 보호코팅재를 제작하였다. 이 코팅재에 약 $100{\mu}m$ 폭의 스크래치 또는 균열 손상을 발생시킨 후 자외선을 조사하면서 관찰한 결과, 캡슐 함량이 증가할수록 형광 발광의 범위가 증가하였고, 20wt% 이상의 캡슐을 함유한 코팅재에서는 손상 부위가 치유물질로 거의 채워진 모습을 나타내었다. 물흡수도 시험 결과 20wt% 이상의 캡슐을 함유한 코팅재는 약 85%의 치유효율을 보였다. 손상 부위에서 나타나는 형광은 3m의 거리에서도 용이하게 식별되었다. 본 연구결과는 콘크리트 보호를 위한 마이크로캡슐형 자기치유 코팅재의 치유기능을 육안으로 용이하게 확인하는데 도움을 줄 것으로 기대된다.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.241-252
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• 2021

An experimental program was conducted to investigate the fresh properties, mechanical properties and durability characteristics of the self-compacting mortars (SCM) produced with pumice powder and Artificial Lightweight Fine Aggregate (aLWFA). aLWFA was produced by using fly ash. A total of 16 different mixtures were designed with a constant water-binder ratio of 0.37, in which natural sands were partially replaced with aLWFA and pumice powder at different volume fractions of 5%, 10% and 15%. The artificial lightweight aggregates used in this study were manufactured through cold bonding pelletisation of 90% of class-F fly ash and 10% of Portland cement in a tilted pan with an ambient temperature and moisture content. Flowability tests were conducted on the fresh mortar mixtures beforehand, to determine the self-compacting characteristics on the basis of EFNARC. To determine the conformity of the fresh mortar characteristics with the standards, mini-slump and mini-V-funnel tests were carried out. Hardened state tests were conducted after 7, 28 and 56 days to determine the flexural strength and axial compressive strength respectively. Durability, sorptivity, permeability and density tests were conducted at the end of 28 days of curing time. The test results showed that the pumice powder replacement improved both the fresh state and the hardened state characteristics of the mortar and the optimum mixture ratio was determined as 15%, considering other studies in the literature. In the aLWFA mixtures used, the mechanical and durability characteristics of the modified compositions were very close to the control mixture. It is concluded in this study that mixtures with pumice powder replacement eliminated the negative effects of the aLWFA in the mortars and made a positive contribution.