The document discusses Portland cement concrete (PCC) and its composition. PCC is a heterogeneous material made of aggregates, cement paste, and air voids. It exists in three states - plastic, curing, and hardened. The cement paste is a complex matrix that undergoes hydration and hardening over time. Proper mix design and curing are essential to developing the desired properties and ensuring durability of the final concrete material. Factors like water-cement ratio, aggregate selection and gradation, and void structure influence strength, permeability, shrinkage, and other characteristics.
This document is a project report submitted by four students to fulfill the requirements for a Bachelor of Technology degree in Civil Engineering from Kakatiya University. The project investigates the effect of material proportions on the engineering properties of pervious concrete. It includes an introduction to pervious concrete, a literature review on previous studies of pervious concrete, and experimental testing and results analyzing the properties of pervious concrete mixes with varying material proportions. The report is presented to fulfill the students' degree requirements under the guidance of their project supervisor.
Admixtures are added in concrete to improve the quality of concrete.
Fly ash (FA), silica fume (SF), ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), Metakaolin (MK), and rice husk ash (RHA)
Possess certain characteristics through which they influence the properties of concrete differently.
Effect of mineral admixtures on the properties of fresh concrete is very important as these properties may affect the durability and mechanical properties of concrete.
Sulphate attack occurs when sulphates react with hardened cement paste, causing expansion and cracking of concrete. Soil sulphates do not severely damage concrete, but water sulphates can enter porous concrete and react with hydration products. This forms ettringite which increases in volume, disintegrating the concrete. Sulphate attack can be external from sulphates in groundwater penetrating concrete, or internal from sulphates in the original mix. Delayed ettringite formation is a type of internal sulphate attack where ettringite decomposes during curing then reforms, expanding and damaging the concrete.
This document discusses various techniques for repairing and rehabilitating concrete structures. It covers topics such as concrete deterioration mechanisms, materials used for repair like cement mortars and polymers, and techniques like grouting, jacketing, and external bonding. Assessment of damaged structures involves preliminary investigation, detailed investigation using techniques like core cutting, rebar location, corrosion measurement, and pull-out tests to determine repair requirements. Underwater repair of structures also requires special considerations and techniques.
This document discusses quality control and durability factors in concrete. It defines quality as conformance to requirements and durability as a concrete's ability to resist deterioration when exposed to the environment. Several factors influence concrete durability, including the materials used, water-cement ratio, compaction, curing and the physical and chemical conditions of the service environment. Common durability issues include corrosion, cracking from sulfate attack or alkali-silica reaction, and carbonation reducing alkalinity. Proper quality control of materials and construction processes is needed to produce durable concrete.
Pervious concrete allows water to pass directly through, reducing runoff and allowing groundwater recharge. It consists of cement, coarse aggregate, and 15-35% voids. It has strengths of 3.5-28 MPa and permeability of 120 L/m2/min. Applications include low-traffic pavements, parking areas, and sidewalks. Advantages are reduced runoff, groundwater recharge, and no need for retention ponds. Maintenance is required and it has lower strength than conventional concrete.
Special concrete is used when special properties are more important than normal concrete properties. It is produced using chemical and mineral admixtures added to conventional concrete mixes. There are several types of special concrete including lightweight concrete, high strength concrete, fibre reinforced concrete, ferrocement, ready mix concrete, and others. Each type has specific properties and uses in construction where standard concrete is not suitable.
This document is a project report submitted by four students to fulfill the requirements for a Bachelor of Technology degree in Civil Engineering from Kakatiya University. The project investigates the effect of material proportions on the engineering properties of pervious concrete. It includes an introduction to pervious concrete, a literature review on previous studies of pervious concrete, and experimental testing and results analyzing the properties of pervious concrete mixes with varying material proportions. The report is presented to fulfill the students' degree requirements under the guidance of their project supervisor.
Admixtures are added in concrete to improve the quality of concrete.
Fly ash (FA), silica fume (SF), ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), Metakaolin (MK), and rice husk ash (RHA)
Possess certain characteristics through which they influence the properties of concrete differently.
Effect of mineral admixtures on the properties of fresh concrete is very important as these properties may affect the durability and mechanical properties of concrete.
Sulphate attack occurs when sulphates react with hardened cement paste, causing expansion and cracking of concrete. Soil sulphates do not severely damage concrete, but water sulphates can enter porous concrete and react with hydration products. This forms ettringite which increases in volume, disintegrating the concrete. Sulphate attack can be external from sulphates in groundwater penetrating concrete, or internal from sulphates in the original mix. Delayed ettringite formation is a type of internal sulphate attack where ettringite decomposes during curing then reforms, expanding and damaging the concrete.
This document discusses various techniques for repairing and rehabilitating concrete structures. It covers topics such as concrete deterioration mechanisms, materials used for repair like cement mortars and polymers, and techniques like grouting, jacketing, and external bonding. Assessment of damaged structures involves preliminary investigation, detailed investigation using techniques like core cutting, rebar location, corrosion measurement, and pull-out tests to determine repair requirements. Underwater repair of structures also requires special considerations and techniques.
This document discusses quality control and durability factors in concrete. It defines quality as conformance to requirements and durability as a concrete's ability to resist deterioration when exposed to the environment. Several factors influence concrete durability, including the materials used, water-cement ratio, compaction, curing and the physical and chemical conditions of the service environment. Common durability issues include corrosion, cracking from sulfate attack or alkali-silica reaction, and carbonation reducing alkalinity. Proper quality control of materials and construction processes is needed to produce durable concrete.
Pervious concrete allows water to pass directly through, reducing runoff and allowing groundwater recharge. It consists of cement, coarse aggregate, and 15-35% voids. It has strengths of 3.5-28 MPa and permeability of 120 L/m2/min. Applications include low-traffic pavements, parking areas, and sidewalks. Advantages are reduced runoff, groundwater recharge, and no need for retention ponds. Maintenance is required and it has lower strength than conventional concrete.
Special concrete is used when special properties are more important than normal concrete properties. It is produced using chemical and mineral admixtures added to conventional concrete mixes. There are several types of special concrete including lightweight concrete, high strength concrete, fibre reinforced concrete, ferrocement, ready mix concrete, and others. Each type has specific properties and uses in construction where standard concrete is not suitable.
This document discusses fresh concrete and factors that affect its workability. It describes workability as the ease with which concrete can be mixed, placed, and compacted. Key factors that influence workability include water content, aggregate size and shape, admixtures, aggregate surface texture, and aggregate grading. Common tests to measure workability are the slump test, compacting factor test, and VeeBee consistometer test. The document also covers segregation and bleeding of concrete, their causes, and methods to prevent them.
This document discusses the workability of concrete. It defines workability as the ease with which concrete can be mixed, transported, placed, and compacted. Workability is associated with ease of flow, prevention of segregation, prevention of harshness, and prevention of bleeding. Several factors affect workability, including water content, aggregate size and shape, grading, porosity, admixtures, mixing time, and temperature. Workability is measured using tests such as slump testing and compacting factor testing. The document provides details on how these tests are performed and what the results indicate about a concrete mixture's workability.
This document discusses self-curing concrete as an alternative to traditional water curing methods. Self-curing concrete contains chemical compounds that restrict the mixing water from leaving the curing concrete, allowing hydration to continue. This eliminates the need for external water curing in remote areas or projects where water access is limited. Self-curing concrete provides benefits like higher strength, durability, and resistance to cracking compared to uncured concrete through its internal curing mechanism. It is a useful technique when traditional water curing is not feasible or economical.
This document discusses various types of admixtures used in concrete, including their functions, compositions, and advantages. It defines admixtures as materials other than water, aggregates, cement, and fiber that are added to concrete mixtures to modify properties. The main types of admixtures discussed are air-entraining, water-reducing, superplasticizers, and set-retarding admixtures. Air-entrainers introduce tiny air bubbles that increase durability. Water-reducers and superplasticizers increase workability without increasing water content. Set-retarders delay the initial setting of concrete. The document provides details on the chemical compositions and functioning of different admixture types.
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Lightweight concrete has a lower density than normal concrete, ranging from 300-1850 kg/m3. There are three main types: lightweight aggregate concrete uses expanded aggregates; aerated concrete is produced by incorporating air bubbles; and no-fines concrete omits fine aggregates. Lightweight concrete provides benefits like improved thermal insulation, soundproofing, and fire resistance compared to normal concrete.
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The document discusses various types of chemical admixtures used for concrete, including plasticizers, superplasticizers, retarders, accelerators, and air-entraining admixtures. It explains that admixtures can modify the properties of fresh and hardened concrete by altering workability, strength development, permeability, and durability. Superplasticizers in particular are highlighted as they can significantly reduce water content and increase workability and strength. The document concludes that superplasticizers and air-entraining admixtures are most commonly used, and that superplasticizers allow for reduced cement and increased construction of large structures.
The document discusses the process of manufacturing concrete. It begins by outlining the key ingredients in ordinary Portland cement - lime, silica, alumina, and iron oxide. These ingredients are heated to high temperatures in a kiln to form complex compounds. There are wet, dry, and semi-dry processes for manufacturing cement, which differ in whether raw materials are mixed dry or as a slurry. In the wet process, materials are ground into a slurry with water before being fed into a rotating kiln where they fuse at 1500°C to form clinker. The clinker is then cooled, ground, and gypsum is added to produce cement. Hydration occurs when cement mixes with water, forming hydrated compounds
The document discusses factors that affect the strength of concrete, including water-cement ratio, aggregate-cement ratio, maximum aggregate size, and degree of compaction. It states that concrete strength is inversely proportional to water-cement ratio according to Abrams' law. A lower water-cement ratio and higher degree of compaction produce stronger concrete by reducing porosity. A leaner aggregate-cement ratio also increases strength by absorbing water and reducing shrinkage. Larger aggregate size can reduce water needs but may decrease strength by lowering surface area for bond development.
Water plays a key role in cement concrete as it acts as a reactant in the chemical process of hydration that provides concrete its strength over time. The water-cement ratio is an important factor, with lower ratios producing higher strength concrete. Water used for mixing must meet requirements for quality and impurities. Admixtures can be used to improve workability or reduce the water content. Proper curing is also important for achieving design strength and durability of the concrete. Sprayed concrete has advantages over poured concrete such as lower permeability and faster strength gain.
This document contains information about different types of shrinkage and creep that can occur in concrete. It discusses drying shrinkage, which occurs as water evaporates from concrete, causing it to shrink. Plastic shrinkage occurs while the concrete is still fresh and can cause cracking. Factors that influence each type of shrinkage are provided. The document also introduces creep, which is the slow deformation of concrete under stress over a long period of time. Consequences of creep such as loss of pre-stress and excessive deflection are mentioned.
This document discusses quality control in concrete construction. It explains that concrete is made by mixing cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, water, and admixtures. Quality control is important to ensure the concrete has strength, durability, and aesthetics. Quality control involves testing the materials used, the fresh concrete mix, and the hardened concrete. Tests on fresh concrete include slump and compacting factor tests, while tests on hardened concrete include compression, tensile, and flexural strength tests. The document outlines the quality control process from the production of materials to placement and curing of the concrete.
Aggregates make up 65-80% of concrete's volume and are inert fillers that float in the cement paste. Their characteristics impact the performance of fresh and hardened concrete. Aggregates are classified based on size, specific gravity, availability, shape, and texture. Proper aggregate grading leads to a dense, strong concrete mixture. The fineness modulus is a number that indicates an aggregate's grading, and the flakiness index measures elongated particles. Well-graded aggregates with low elongation produce high quality concrete.
This document outlines the process for manufacturing Portland cement. Key steps include:
1) Crushing and blending raw materials like limestone and clay.
2) Grinding the materials into a fine powder in a raw mill.
3) Heating the powder to over 1,450°C in a rotary kiln to produce clinker.
4) Cooling and grinding the clinker produces the final Portland cement powder. The powder hardens when mixed with water through a chemical process.
The document discusses the manufacturing process of cement. It begins with crushing and mixing of raw materials such as limestone, clay, and iron ore. The raw materials are then heated in a kiln to form clinker. Clinker is ground into a fine powder to produce cement. When mixed with water, cement undergoes chemical reactions that result in hardening over time as it hydrates. The hydration process involves calcium silicates and aluminates reacting with water to form compounds like calcium silicate hydrate and calcium aluminate hydrates.
This document discusses fresh concrete and factors that affect its workability. It describes workability as the ease with which concrete can be mixed, placed, and compacted. Key factors that influence workability include water content, aggregate size and shape, admixtures, aggregate surface texture, and aggregate grading. Common tests to measure workability are the slump test, compacting factor test, and VeeBee consistometer test. The document also covers segregation and bleeding of concrete, their causes, and methods to prevent them.
This document discusses the workability of concrete. It defines workability as the ease with which concrete can be mixed, transported, placed, and compacted. Workability is associated with ease of flow, prevention of segregation, prevention of harshness, and prevention of bleeding. Several factors affect workability, including water content, aggregate size and shape, grading, porosity, admixtures, mixing time, and temperature. Workability is measured using tests such as slump testing and compacting factor testing. The document provides details on how these tests are performed and what the results indicate about a concrete mixture's workability.
This document discusses self-curing concrete as an alternative to traditional water curing methods. Self-curing concrete contains chemical compounds that restrict the mixing water from leaving the curing concrete, allowing hydration to continue. This eliminates the need for external water curing in remote areas or projects where water access is limited. Self-curing concrete provides benefits like higher strength, durability, and resistance to cracking compared to uncured concrete through its internal curing mechanism. It is a useful technique when traditional water curing is not feasible or economical.
This document discusses various types of admixtures used in concrete, including their functions, compositions, and advantages. It defines admixtures as materials other than water, aggregates, cement, and fiber that are added to concrete mixtures to modify properties. The main types of admixtures discussed are air-entraining, water-reducing, superplasticizers, and set-retarding admixtures. Air-entrainers introduce tiny air bubbles that increase durability. Water-reducers and superplasticizers increase workability without increasing water content. Set-retarders delay the initial setting of concrete. The document provides details on the chemical compositions and functioning of different admixture types.
what is polymer concrete, types, properties, material used in manufacturing process , manufacturing process, applications and their advantages. case study on polymer composite concrete.
Lightweight concrete has a lower density than normal concrete, ranging from 300-1850 kg/m3. There are three main types: lightweight aggregate concrete uses expanded aggregates; aerated concrete is produced by incorporating air bubbles; and no-fines concrete omits fine aggregates. Lightweight concrete provides benefits like improved thermal insulation, soundproofing, and fire resistance compared to normal concrete.
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The document discusses various types of chemical admixtures used for concrete, including plasticizers, superplasticizers, retarders, accelerators, and air-entraining admixtures. It explains that admixtures can modify the properties of fresh and hardened concrete by altering workability, strength development, permeability, and durability. Superplasticizers in particular are highlighted as they can significantly reduce water content and increase workability and strength. The document concludes that superplasticizers and air-entraining admixtures are most commonly used, and that superplasticizers allow for reduced cement and increased construction of large structures.
The document discusses the process of manufacturing concrete. It begins by outlining the key ingredients in ordinary Portland cement - lime, silica, alumina, and iron oxide. These ingredients are heated to high temperatures in a kiln to form complex compounds. There are wet, dry, and semi-dry processes for manufacturing cement, which differ in whether raw materials are mixed dry or as a slurry. In the wet process, materials are ground into a slurry with water before being fed into a rotating kiln where they fuse at 1500°C to form clinker. The clinker is then cooled, ground, and gypsum is added to produce cement. Hydration occurs when cement mixes with water, forming hydrated compounds
The document discusses factors that affect the strength of concrete, including water-cement ratio, aggregate-cement ratio, maximum aggregate size, and degree of compaction. It states that concrete strength is inversely proportional to water-cement ratio according to Abrams' law. A lower water-cement ratio and higher degree of compaction produce stronger concrete by reducing porosity. A leaner aggregate-cement ratio also increases strength by absorbing water and reducing shrinkage. Larger aggregate size can reduce water needs but may decrease strength by lowering surface area for bond development.
Water plays a key role in cement concrete as it acts as a reactant in the chemical process of hydration that provides concrete its strength over time. The water-cement ratio is an important factor, with lower ratios producing higher strength concrete. Water used for mixing must meet requirements for quality and impurities. Admixtures can be used to improve workability or reduce the water content. Proper curing is also important for achieving design strength and durability of the concrete. Sprayed concrete has advantages over poured concrete such as lower permeability and faster strength gain.
This document contains information about different types of shrinkage and creep that can occur in concrete. It discusses drying shrinkage, which occurs as water evaporates from concrete, causing it to shrink. Plastic shrinkage occurs while the concrete is still fresh and can cause cracking. Factors that influence each type of shrinkage are provided. The document also introduces creep, which is the slow deformation of concrete under stress over a long period of time. Consequences of creep such as loss of pre-stress and excessive deflection are mentioned.
This document discusses quality control in concrete construction. It explains that concrete is made by mixing cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, water, and admixtures. Quality control is important to ensure the concrete has strength, durability, and aesthetics. Quality control involves testing the materials used, the fresh concrete mix, and the hardened concrete. Tests on fresh concrete include slump and compacting factor tests, while tests on hardened concrete include compression, tensile, and flexural strength tests. The document outlines the quality control process from the production of materials to placement and curing of the concrete.
Aggregates make up 65-80% of concrete's volume and are inert fillers that float in the cement paste. Their characteristics impact the performance of fresh and hardened concrete. Aggregates are classified based on size, specific gravity, availability, shape, and texture. Proper aggregate grading leads to a dense, strong concrete mixture. The fineness modulus is a number that indicates an aggregate's grading, and the flakiness index measures elongated particles. Well-graded aggregates with low elongation produce high quality concrete.
This document outlines the process for manufacturing Portland cement. Key steps include:
1) Crushing and blending raw materials like limestone and clay.
2) Grinding the materials into a fine powder in a raw mill.
3) Heating the powder to over 1,450°C in a rotary kiln to produce clinker.
4) Cooling and grinding the clinker produces the final Portland cement powder. The powder hardens when mixed with water through a chemical process.
The document discusses the manufacturing process of cement. It begins with crushing and mixing of raw materials such as limestone, clay, and iron ore. The raw materials are then heated in a kiln to form clinker. Clinker is ground into a fine powder to produce cement. When mixed with water, cement undergoes chemical reactions that result in hardening over time as it hydrates. The hydration process involves calcium silicates and aluminates reacting with water to form compounds like calcium silicate hydrate and calcium aluminate hydrates.
Cement is a powdery material that binds other materials together when mixed with water. It is made through a process of crushing raw materials like limestone, mixing them into a slurry or powder, burning the mixture in a kiln, and finely grinding the resulting clinker. The most common type is Portland cement, which is a finely ground powder that sets and hardens through chemical reactions with water. Cement is widely used in construction for buildings, infrastructure, and other applications due to its ability to form strong structures and conform to various shapes.
This document provides information on the key ingredients and composition of concrete. It discusses the main components of concrete including cement, aggregates, water, and admixtures. It describes the function of each component and how they contribute to the properties of hardened concrete. It also summarizes the manufacturing process of cement and discusses Bogue's compounds which form due to chemical reactions during cement production.
1. The document discusses the hydration process of cement, which involves a series of irreversible chemical reactions between cement and water. This leads to the formation of hydration products over time, causing the cement paste to stiffen, set, and harden.
2. There are five stages of cement hydration: mixing/dissolution, dormant period, acceleration, deceleration, and densification. The hydration reactions produce compounds like calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) and calcium hydroxide (CH) that provide strength to the concrete.
3. Factors that affect the hydration process include the chemical composition of cement, cement type, sulfate content, fineness,
This document discusses concrete, one of the most commonly used building materials. Concrete is a composite material made from readily available constituents like aggregates, sand, cement, and water. It is versatile and can be easily mixed to meet different needs. The document covers the properties of fresh concrete, including workability, consistency, segregation, bleeding, and setting time. It discusses factors that affect these properties and different tests used to measure consistency, such as slump tests. The document also covers mixing, placing, and consolidating concrete.
A presentation on concrete-Concrete TechnologyAbdul Majid
Concrete is a composite material made from cement, sand, gravel and water. It is one of the most commonly used building materials due to its advantages like durability, fire resistance and ability to be easily formed. Fresh concrete must be properly mixed, placed, consolidated and cured. Mixing ensures uniform distribution of ingredients while consolidation removes air pockets. Curing keeps concrete saturated to allow continued hydration and improve strength over time. Proper mixing, placing and curing are necessary to achieve the desired properties of hardened concrete.
This document discusses two types of polymer modified concrete: polymer impregnated concrete (PIC) and polymer cement concrete (PCC). PIC is produced by impregnating hardened concrete with liquid monomers that polymerize within the concrete's pores, improving strength and durability. PCC replaces part of the cement binder with polymers like latex, improving properties but at a higher cost than traditional concrete. Both types have applications in infrastructure like sewer pipes and bridge decks due to their enhanced performance.
This document discusses self-compacting fiber reinforced concrete (SCFRC). It defines SCFRC as concrete that can flow under its own weight and fill formwork without vibration. The document outlines different fiber types that can be used in SCFRC including steel, plastic, glass, carbon and natural fibers. It also describes tests conducted on SCFRC mixtures, such as slump flow and V-funnel tests. The document analyzes the influence of factors like aggregate size and shear span-to-depth ratio on the shear strength of SCFRC beams. It concludes that SCFRC provides benefits like higher strength and durability compared to normal concrete.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Introduction
Types Of Fibers
Production Of SCFRC
Fresh Concrete Tests
Concrete Mixing And Casting Of Beams
Influence Of Concrete Type And Coarse Aggregate Characteristics On Shear
Influence Of Shear Span To Depth Ratio On Shear
Influence Of Beam Size On Shear
Advantages
Conclusions
References
This document discusses concrete permeability and durability. It defines concrete and its composition, noting that concrete is made up of cement paste and aggregates. The cement paste binds the aggregates but is also porous, allowing water and chemicals to pass through. Several degradation mechanisms are described, all of which involve the penetration of water or other substances into the concrete. The document emphasizes that permeability determines a concrete's vulnerability, and that reducing permeability is key to improving durability. It describes different transport mechanisms by which substances can move through concrete, including diffusion, capillary action, and permeation.
Variation of Sorptivity in Diverse Grades of Concrete Proportioned with Fly A...IRJET Journal
This document discusses a study on the variation of sorptivity in different grades of concrete with additions of fly ash, wood husk ash, and rice husk ash. Sorptivity testing was performed on concrete cubes of M25, M30, and M35 mixes with different cement replacements (Type 1: 100% cement; Type 2: 90% cement + 10% fly ash; Type 3: 90% cement + 10% wood husk ash; Type 4: 90% cement + 10% rice husk ash). The study found that concrete with 10% cement replaced with wood husk ash (Type 3) had the lowest sorptivity values compared to the other mixes. In general, mixes with mineral admixt
Fresh concrete is the immediate result of mixing all its components. From the moment in which the mixture is produced, chemical reactions take place that give it its final characteristics, such as its outstanding hardness. “These reactions can occur up to years after mixing.”
Pervious concrete is a type of concrete with little or no fine aggregate that has a high porosity which allows water to drain through it. It has a 15-25% void structure which makes it lightweight yet still able to support compressive strengths between 3-30 MPa. Its primary use is in pavements such as parking lots, driveways, and sidewalks where it helps reduce runoff compared to traditional pavements. Proper mix design and placement are important to maintain permeability while ensuring strength and durability.
Understanding of concrete 28.june-08 (2) - copyARIVU SUDAR
The document discusses various cement replacement materials like fly ash, ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), and silica fume. Fly ash is a byproduct of coal combustion that can replace up to 30% of cement. GGBS is a byproduct of steel production that can replace up to 70% of cement. Silica fume improves strength but requires higher replacement levels. These materials provide benefits like reduced water demand, permeability, heat of hydration, and increased strength. The document also discusses admixtures that can improve workability, setting time, and other concrete properties.
Concrete is a building material made by mixing cement, sand, gravel and water. It has high compressive strength but low tensile strength. Reinforced concrete uses steel bars to increase tensile strength. Concrete ingredients include cement, aggregates and water. Admixtures like accelerators and retarders are used to control setting time. Proper mixing, placing, compaction and curing are required to produce high quality concrete.
This document provides information about a project on pervious concrete. It discusses the need for pervious concrete to address issues caused by impervious surfaces like parking lots and driveways. It then lists the members of the project and provides details on the objectives, which are to determine how material proportions affect the engineering properties of pervious concrete, including porosity and compressive strength. The document gives background on pervious concrete and discusses its properties in both fresh and hardened states. It also provides a schedule for the project and information on typical material proportions used in pervious concrete.
Cement paste is formed when cement clinker is mixed with water, undergoing hydration reactions to harden. The strength of cement paste depends on several factors, including water-cement ratio, temperature, humidity, and curing time. Early strength is dominated by tricalcium silicate and tricalcium aluminate, while later strength involves dicalcium silicate and tetracalcium aluminoferrite. Factors like hydration, porosity, soundness, aggregate content, specimen size, air content, and additives affect the compressive strength and other properties of cement paste.
ASSESSMENT OF SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE IMMERSED IN ACIDIC SOLUTIONS WITH PART...Ijripublishers Ijri
The present investigations are proposed to study the acid resistance behavior of M40 grade SCC with partial replacement
of cement with mineral admixture Fly Ash at 10, 20, and 30%. Rational method of mix design was adopted for mix
design of M40 grade SCC for the trial mixes in the absence of BIS code for SCC mix design. Experimental investigations
were carried out to study the acid resistance of SCC from hydrochloric acid (HCl) and sulphuric acid (H2So4) which are
effective acids expected to cause damage for strength and durability of structures, by observing the effect for 14, 28 and
60days strengths and performance at different percentages of mix with flyash. Based on these studies, inference was
drawn for durability of structures exposed to such aggressive environment.
Analysis the Effect of Steel Fibre and Marble Dust with Strength of Pavement ...ijtsrd
The thrust nowadays is to produce thinner and green pavement sections of better quality, which can carry the heavy loads. The high strength steel fibre reinforced concrete is a concrete having compressive strength greater than 40MPa, made of hydraulic cements and containing fine and coarse aggregates; and discontinuous, unconnected, randomly distributed steel fibres. The present study aims at, developing pavement quality concrete mixtures incorporating marble dust as partial replacement of cement as well as steel fibres. The aim is to the design of slab thickness of PQC pavement using the achieved flexural strength of the concrete mixtures. In this study, the flexural, compressive and split tensile strength for pavement quality concrete mixtures for different percentage of steel fibres and replacement of cement with marble dust are reported. It is found out the maximum increase in flexure strength, compressive strength and split tensile strength is for 0% Marble Dust and 1% Steel fibre. Also it has been possible to achieve savings in cement by replacing it with marble dust and adding fibres. This study also shows that in view of the high flexural strength, high values of compressive strength and high values of split tensile strength, higher load carrying capacity and higher life expectancy, the combination of 10 to 20% marble dust replacement along with addition of 0.5 to 1% steel fibres is ideal for design of Pavement Quality Concrete (PQC). Krishan Kumar | Sumesh Jain"Analysis the Effect of Steel Fibre and Marble Dust with Strength of Pavement Quality Concrete" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-1 | Issue-4 , June 2017, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd152.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/civil-engineering/152/analysis-the-effect-of-steel-fibre-and-marble-dust-with-strength-of-pavement-quality-concrete/krishan-kumar
An overview of emerging trends in construction technologiessabnisajit
Awareness in respect of Emerging Trends in Construction technology play a vital role in mitigating impacts of built environment on natural environment. Use of alternative materials and technologies impel towards sustainable development. This is an effort to bridge the gap between Industry and academia.
The document discusses the properties of concrete, including fresh and hardened properties. It focuses on the hardened properties of strength, permeability, and durability. It describes how the strength of concrete is influenced by factors like water-cement ratio, cement content, aggregate size and type. Permeability and durability are also influenced by these factors, as well as curing and cement properties. The document also discusses thermal properties of concrete like conductivity, diffusivity, specific heat, and coefficient of thermal expansion.
Introduction of concrete
Historic development
Composition of concrete
Advantages of concrete over other materials
Advances and future trends in concrete
Overview of Sustainability and Concrete development.
Pervious concrete is a special type of concrete that allows water to pass through it, reducing stormwater runoff. It consists of cement, coarse aggregate, and spaces or voids in between the aggregates that are interconnected, allowing water to infiltrate. Pervious concrete has benefits like groundwater recharge, reduced flooding, and replenishing of aquifers. It requires proper maintenance to prevent clogging of the voids and remains permeable. Applications include parking lots, driveways, and other hardscaped areas.
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Assessment and Planning in Educational technology.pptxKavitha Krishnan
In an education system, it is understood that assessment is only for the students, but on the other hand, the Assessment of teachers is also an important aspect of the education system that ensures teachers are providing high-quality instruction to students. The assessment process can be used to provide feedback and support for professional development, to inform decisions about teacher retention or promotion, or to evaluate teacher effectiveness for accountability purposes.
Physiology and chemistry of skin and pigmentation, hairs, scalp, lips and nail, Cleansing cream, Lotions, Face powders, Face packs, Lipsticks, Bath products, soaps and baby product,
Preparation and standardization of the following : Tonic, Bleaches, Dentifrices and Mouth washes & Tooth Pastes, Cosmetics for Nails.
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2. One Definition of Portland Cement Concrete…One Definition of Portland Cement Concrete…
Portland cement concrete (PCC) is a heterogeneous system ofPortland cement concrete (PCC) is a heterogeneous system of
solid, discrete, gradiently sized, inorganic mineral aggregates,solid, discrete, gradiently sized, inorganic mineral aggregates,
usually plutonic or sedimentary-calcareous in origin, embeddedusually plutonic or sedimentary-calcareous in origin, embedded
in a matrix compounded of synthesized polybasic alkaline andin a matrix compounded of synthesized polybasic alkaline and
alkaloidal silicates held in aqueous solution and co-precipitatealkaloidal silicates held in aqueous solution and co-precipitate
dispersion with other amphoteric oxides, this matrix beingdispersion with other amphoteric oxides, this matrix being
originally capable of progressive dissolution, hydration, re-originally capable of progressive dissolution, hydration, re-
precipitation, gelation and solidification through a continuousprecipitation, gelation and solidification through a continuous
and co-existent series of crystalline, amorphous, colloidal andand co-existent series of crystalline, amorphous, colloidal and
cryptocrystalline states and ultimately subject to thermo-cryptocrystalline states and ultimately subject to thermo-
allotriomorphic alteration, the system when first conjoined beingallotriomorphic alteration, the system when first conjoined being
plastic during which stage it is impressed to a predeterminedplastic during which stage it is impressed to a predetermined
form into which it finally consolidates, thus providing a structureform into which it finally consolidates, thus providing a structure
relatively impermeable and with useful capacity to transmitrelatively impermeable and with useful capacity to transmit
tensile, compressive, and shear stresses.tensile, compressive, and shear stresses.
(source unknown)(source unknown)
3. A Real Definition of PCC…A Real Definition of PCC…
A mixture of:A mixture of:
Portland CementPortland Cement
Fine AggregateFine Aggregate
Coarse AggregateCoarse Aggregate
WaterWater
AirAir
Cement and waterCement and water
combine, changing from acombine, changing from a
moist, plastic consistencymoist, plastic consistency
to a strong, durable rock-to a strong, durable rock-
like construction materiallike construction material
by means of a chemicalby means of a chemical
reaction called “hydration”reaction called “hydration”
4. Further Defined…Further Defined…
Concrete exists in threeConcrete exists in three
statesstates
PlasticPlastic
CuringCuring
HardenedHardened
5. Mix DesignMix Design
Combination of materials to provide the mostCombination of materials to provide the most
economical mixture to meet the performanceeconomical mixture to meet the performance
characteristics suitable for the applicationcharacteristics suitable for the application
Developed in laboratory - produced in a batchDeveloped in laboratory - produced in a batch
plantplant
Mix proportions will typically vary over a rangeMix proportions will typically vary over a range
for a given jobfor a given job
Required strength and exposure conditionsRequired strength and exposure conditions
Mix consistency must be ensured to guaranteeMix consistency must be ensured to guarantee
concrete performanceconcrete performance
6. Mixture Design ConceptsMixture Design Concepts
Cement contentCement content
Sacks/ydSacks/yd33
or lbs/ydor lbs/yd33
To a point, increasing cement contentTo a point, increasing cement content
increases strength and durabilityincreases strength and durability
Too much cement is uneconomical andToo much cement is uneconomical and
potentially detrimentalpotentially detrimental
Amount of waterAmount of water
Proper selection of aggregate and gradingProper selection of aggregate and grading
Admixtures?Admixtures?
7.
8. Water-to-Cement RatioWater-to-Cement Ratio
The ratio of water-to-cement, orThe ratio of water-to-cement, or w/cw/c, is the single, is the single
most important parameter with regards to concretemost important parameter with regards to concrete
qualityquality
Theoretically, about 0.22 to 0.25 is required forTheoretically, about 0.22 to 0.25 is required for
complete hydrationcomplete hydration
Practically, the useful limit is around 0.33Practically, the useful limit is around 0.33
Reducing the water for a given amount of cementReducing the water for a given amount of cement
will move the cement particles closer together,will move the cement particles closer together,
which in turn densifies the hydrated cement pastewhich in turn densifies the hydrated cement paste
This increases strength and reduces permeabilityThis increases strength and reduces permeability
It also makes the concrete more difficult to workIt also makes the concrete more difficult to work
In combination, theIn combination, the w/cw/c and degree of hydrationand degree of hydration
control many of the properties of the hardenedcontrol many of the properties of the hardened
concreteconcrete
9.
10. Voids in Hydrated CementVoids in Hydrated Cement
Concrete strength, durability, and volumeConcrete strength, durability, and volume
stability is greatly influenced by voids instability is greatly influenced by voids in
the hydrated cement pastethe hydrated cement paste
Two types of voids are formed in hydratedTwo types of voids are formed in hydrated
cement pastecement paste
Gel poresGel pores
Capillary poresCapillary pores
Concrete also commonly containsConcrete also commonly contains
entrained air and entrapped airentrained air and entrapped air
11. Voids in Hydrated CementVoids in Hydrated Cement
PastePaste
Gel PoresGel Pores
Space between layers in C-S-H with thicknessSpace between layers in C-S-H with thickness
between 0.5 and 2.5 nmbetween 0.5 and 2.5 nm
Includes interlayer spaces, micropores, and smallIncludes interlayer spaces, micropores, and small
isolated capillary poresisolated capillary pores
Can contribute 28% of paste porosityCan contribute 28% of paste porosity
Little impact on strength and permeabilityLittle impact on strength and permeability
Can influence shrinkage and creepCan influence shrinkage and creep
12. Voids in Hydrated Cement PasteVoids in Hydrated Cement Paste
Capillary VoidsCapillary Voids
Depend on initial separation of cementDepend on initial separation of cement
particles, which is controlled by theparticles, which is controlled by the w/cw/c
It is estimated that 1 cmIt is estimated that 1 cm33
of anhydrous portland cementof anhydrous portland cement
requires 2 cmrequires 2 cm33
of space to accommodate the hydrationof space to accommodate the hydration
productsproducts
Space not taken up by cement or hydration products isSpace not taken up by cement or hydration products is
capillary porositycapillary porosity
On the order of 10 to 50 nm, although largerOn the order of 10 to 50 nm, although larger
for higherfor higher w/cw/c (3 to 5 mm)(3 to 5 mm)
Larger voids affect strength and permeability,Larger voids affect strength and permeability,
whereas smaller voids impact shrinkagewhereas smaller voids impact shrinkage
21. Dimensional Range of SolidsDimensional Range of Solids
and Voids in Hydrated Cementand Voids in Hydrated Cement
PastePaste
Source: Mehta and Monteiro, 1993
25. Interfacial Transition ZoneInterfacial Transition Zone
Zone between the aggregate and bulk pasteZone between the aggregate and bulk paste
Has a major impact on the strength and permeability of theHas a major impact on the strength and permeability of the
concreteconcrete
The interfacial zone is 10 to 50 mm in thicknessThe interfacial zone is 10 to 50 mm in thickness
Generally weaker than either the paste or aggregate due toGenerally weaker than either the paste or aggregate due to
locally highlocally high w/cw/c and the “wall effect” (packing problems) – inand the “wall effect” (packing problems) – in
some cases predominately large crystals of calcium hydroxidesome cases predominately large crystals of calcium hydroxide
and ettringite are oriented perpendicular to aggregate surfaceand ettringite are oriented perpendicular to aggregate surface
Greater porosity and few unhydrated cement grainsGreater porosity and few unhydrated cement grains
Microcracking commonly exists in transition zoneMicrocracking commonly exists in transition zone
Results in shear-bond failure and interconnectedResults in shear-bond failure and interconnected
macroporosity, which influences permeabilitymacroporosity, which influences permeability
Modification of transition zone is key to improving concreteModification of transition zone is key to improving concrete
26.
27.
28. Entrained AirEntrained Air
Provides the path forProvides the path for
water to migrate fromwater to migrate from
larger voids to smallerlarger voids to smaller
voidsvoids
Water in smallestWater in smallest
capillary/gel porescapillary/gel pores
won’t freezewon’t freeze
For adequateFor adequate
protectionprotection
6-8% air by volume6-8% air by volume
Entrained air spacingEntrained air spacing
factor = 0.2mmfactor = 0.2mm
29. Entrained Air MeasurementEntrained Air Measurement
Proper air entrainment is one ofProper air entrainment is one of
the most critical aspects ofthe most critical aspects of
producing durable concreteproducing durable concrete
Air entrainment affectsAir entrainment affects
StrengthStrength
Freeze-Thaw durabilityFreeze-Thaw durability
PermeabilityPermeability
Scaling ResistanceScaling Resistance
WorkabilityWorkability
Air content must be measuredAir content must be measured
accurately at the job siteaccurately at the job site
31. Curing ConcreteCuring Concrete
Extremely importantExtremely important
Concrete will not achieve its potential strengthConcrete will not achieve its potential strength
unless it is properly curedunless it is properly cured
Concrete will crack if not properly curedConcrete will crack if not properly cured
Curing should be started immediately afterCuring should be started immediately after
final setfinal set
Curing includes providing both moistureCuring includes providing both moisture
and temperatureand temperature
32.
33. CuringCuring
Concrete must not dry out, especially at aConcrete must not dry out, especially at a
young ageyoung age
Preferably water is applied after the concretePreferably water is applied after the concrete
has sethas set
Steam curing applies both heat andSteam curing applies both heat and
moisture, accelerating hydrationmoisture, accelerating hydration
Often, waterproof barriers are used to holdOften, waterproof barriers are used to hold
mix water in…not as good as wet curingmix water in…not as good as wet curing
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39. DurabilityDurability
Concrete is inherently durable, having aConcrete is inherently durable, having a
history of exceptional long-term performancehistory of exceptional long-term performance
In some instances, the structure’s service lifeIn some instances, the structure’s service life
has been adversely affected by the concrete’shas been adversely affected by the concrete’s
inability to maintain its integrity in theinability to maintain its integrity in the
environment in which it was placedenvironment in which it was placed
These distress manifestations areThese distress manifestations are
categorized as materials-related distresscategorized as materials-related distress
(MRD)(MRD)
40. What is Materials-RelatedWhat is Materials-Related
Distress?Distress?
MRD is commonly associated with theMRD is commonly associated with the
“durability” of the concrete“durability” of the concrete
Durability is not an intrinsic material propertyDurability is not an intrinsic material property
““Durability” cannot be measuredDurability” cannot be measured
Concrete that is durable in one application mayConcrete that is durable in one application may
rapidly deteriorate if placed in another applicationrapidly deteriorate if placed in another application
It is not related to loading, although loading canIt is not related to loading, although loading can
exacerbate the distressexacerbate the distress
41. Common Types of MRDCommon Types of MRD
Physical MechanismsPhysical Mechanisms
Freeze-thaw Deterioration of Hardened CementFreeze-thaw Deterioration of Hardened Cement
PastePaste
Deicer Scaling/DeteriorationDeicer Scaling/Deterioration
Freeze-Thaw Deterioration of AggregateFreeze-Thaw Deterioration of Aggregate
Chemical MechanismsChemical Mechanisms
Alkali-Aggregate ReactivityAlkali-Aggregate Reactivity
Alkali-Silica and Alkali-Carbonate ReactivityAlkali-Silica and Alkali-Carbonate Reactivity
Sulfate AttackSulfate Attack
External and Internal Sulfate AttackExternal and Internal Sulfate Attack
Corrosion of Embedded SteelCorrosion of Embedded Steel
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43.
44.
45. Important ConsiderationsImportant Considerations
The concrete constituents, proportions,The concrete constituents, proportions,
and construction all influence MRDand construction all influence MRD
Water is needed for deleterious expansionWater is needed for deleterious expansion
to occurto occur
Severe environments (e.g. freezing andSevere environments (e.g. freezing and
thawing, deicer applications, high sulfatethawing, deicer applications, high sulfate
soils, etc.) make it worsesoils, etc.) make it worse
Strength does not equal durabilityStrength does not equal durability
46. SummarySummary
Concrete is an immensely complex material thatConcrete is an immensely complex material that
will perform to its potential only if treatedwill perform to its potential only if treated
properly during the entire construction phaseproperly during the entire construction phase
Mix design and proportioningMix design and proportioning
TransportingTransporting
Placing and consolidatingPlacing and consolidating
Finishing and curingFinishing and curing
As billions are spent annually on concreteAs billions are spent annually on concrete
construction, the most sophisticated testing isconstruction, the most sophisticated testing is
used to ensure qualityused to ensure quality
47. ASTM C 143-00 Standard Test Method for SlumpASTM C 143-00 Standard Test Method for Slump
of Hydraulic Cement Concreteof Hydraulic Cement Concrete