POLYESTER GROUT INCORPORATING FLY ASH AS POTENTIAL INFILL MATERIAL FOR GROUTED CONNECTIONS

2015 ◽  
Vol 77 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuria S. Mohammed ◽  
Ahmad Baharuddin Abdul Rahman ◽  
Nur Hafizah A. Khalid

This paper presents the mechanical properties and performance of polyester grout as infill material for grouted connection in precast concrete. The mix proportions of polyester grout was properly designed and manufactured. The polymer binder with polymer additive was added together with filing materials of sand and fly ash. The binder to filler ratio was 0.43. Properties such as flowing ability and compression strength were studied by varying the level of fly ash in the mixtures. Also, to assess the efficacy of polyester grouted connections, three grouted connections were tested in direct tension. The test results show that, polyester resin grout with binder to filler ratio 0.43% and 16% fly ash perform satisfactorily. The polyester grout is suitable for use in the steel pipe splice connections.

2015 ◽  
Vol 1113 ◽  
pp. 80-85
Author(s):  
S.M. Nuria ◽  
A.B.A. Rahman ◽  
N.A.K. Hafizah ◽  
Yusof Ahmad ◽  
Azlan Adnan ◽  
...  

This paper studies the effects of binder and filler composition to the strength properties of non-cement polyester grout (NCPG). The binder consisted of unsaturated polyester resin whereas the filler consisted of fine sand and fly ash. The composition of binder-to-filler ratios investigated were 0.43, 0.67, 1, 1.49, and 2.3. The mechanical properties of NCPG were investigated through flowability and compression tests. The test results show that the use of polyester resin combined with fine sand and fly ash produces good quality grout with high flowable rate, rapid setting, self-consolidating and high compressive strength.


2016 ◽  
Vol 866 ◽  
pp. 99-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Smita Singh ◽  
M.U. Aswath ◽  
R.V. Ranganath

The present investigation is on the effect of red mud on the mechanical properties and durability of the geopolymer paste in sulphuric and acetic acid solution. Red mud and fly ash were used to form the geopolymer paste along with the alkalies. The variation of red mud in the paste composition was from 0% to 90%. Cylindrical shaped specimens of 1 inch diameter and 1 inch height were prepared. The specimens were immersed in 5% sulphuric acid and 5% acetic acid for 1, 7, 14, 28, 56 and 84 days and tested for weight loss, visual deformation, strength loss and colour of the solvent, based on the procedure specified by ASTM C 267 – 01. SEM/EDX Tests were performed on the geopolymer specimens. Test results show that initially, the strength of the geopolymer increased upon the addition of red mud. The strength was maximum when the percentage of red mud was 30%. The maximum strength obtained was 38 MPa for the paste containing 30% red mud using 10M alkali solution as against 31.69 MPa, when only fly ash was used. Geopolymer paste containing 30% and 50% red mud showed better resistance to acid attack. The strength loss was minimum for the samples containing 30% red mud in both inorganic and organic acid i.e. sulphuric and acetic acid.


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 8336-8342

From decades it has been recognized that Geopolymer will considerably replace the role of cement in the construction industry. In general, Geopolymer exhibits the property of the peak compressive strength, minimal creep and shrinkage. In this current research paper, Geopolymer mortar is prepared by using GGBS and Fly ash. The mix proportions are of (100-60)%GGBS with Fly ash by 10% replacement. The alkali activators Na0H and Na2Sio3 are used in the study for two different molarities of 4&8. The ratio to Sodium silicates to sodium hydroxide is maintained from 1.5, 2, 2.5 & 3 were used. Mortars are prepared and studied the effect of molarities of alkali activators in their setting times and strengths


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheng-quan Zhou ◽  
Da-wei Zhou ◽  
Yong-fei Zhang ◽  
Wei-jian Wang ◽  
Dongwei Li

To probe into the dynamic mechanical properties of expansive soil stabilized by fly ash and lime under impact load, the split-Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) test was carried out in this study. An analysis was made on the dynamic mechanical property and final fracture morphology of stabilized soil, and the failure mechanism was also explored from the perspective of energy dissipation. According to the test results, under the impact pressure of 0.2 MPa, plain soil and pure fly ash-stabilized soil exhibit strong plasticity. After the addition of lime, the stabilized soil shows obvious brittle failure. The dynamic compressive strength and absorbed energy of stabilized soil first increase and then decrease with the change of mix proportions. Both the dynamic compressive strength and the absorbed energy reach the peak value at the content of 20% fly ash and 5% lime (20% F + 5% L). In the process of the test, most of the incident energy is reflected back to the incident bar. The absorbed energy of stabilized soil increases linearly with the rise of dynamic compressive strength, while the absorbed energy is negatively correlated with the fractal dimension. The fractal dimension of pore morphology of the plain soil is lower than that of the fly ash-lime combined stabilized soil when it comes to the two different magnification ratios. The test results indicate that the modifier content of 20% F + 5% L can significantly improve the dynamic mechanical properties of the expansive soil.


2020 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. 2633366X2093589
Author(s):  
Van-Tho Hoang ◽  
Thanh-Nhut Pham ◽  
Young-Jin Yum

Coir is a well-known natural fiber extracted from the husk of a coconut tree. In polymer composite materials, the ultimate performance of coir has been shown using surface modification methods. Among them, sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is a comparative and efficient solution used for surface treatment of lignocellulosic fiber. In contrast to coir, coconut timber, a hardwood that dominates the weight of the coconut tree, has not been appropriately considered for use in polymer composites. Therefore, in this article, coconut trunk particle/unsaturated polyester resin composites were experimentally investigated. As a pioneering study, a large range of NaOH concentrations from 2 wt% to 10 wt% (with an interval of 2 wt%) was utilized to treat the surface of the filler. Finally, 4 wt% alkali solution was found as the best content for surface modification based on the mechanical properties of the composite, including those determined by tensile, flexural, and impact test results.


2010 ◽  
Vol 113-116 ◽  
pp. 1013-1016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhi Min He ◽  
You Jun Xie ◽  
Guang Cheng Long ◽  
Jun Zhe Liu

In precast concrete elements manufacturing, steam-cured concrete incorporating 30% fly ash encountered the problem of a too low demoulding compressive strength. To resolve it, this paper developed a new steam-cured concrete (AFSC) incorporating fly ash and a chemical activator. Experiments were conducted to investigate the mechanical properties of AFSC. The corresponding mechanism was also discussed by testing the microstructure of concrete. Results indicate that the demoulding compressive strength of AFSC can meet production requirements, and compressive and flexure strength of AFSC at later ages increase well. Compared with that of ordinary steam-cured concrete, AFSC has a higher tensile strength, and the capability of AFSC to resist cracks is enhanced remarkably. At an early age, addition of the chemical activator can distinctly accelerate the extent of hydration of the fly ash cement systems, and thus the microstructure of concrete becomes denser.


2010 ◽  
Vol 168-170 ◽  
pp. 1426-1431
Author(s):  
Zhi Qing Li ◽  
Zhen Dong Cui ◽  
Yan Ping Wang ◽  
Li Chao Wang ◽  
Duo Zhong

According to the typical loess in Shuozhou in Shanxi province, tests involved in compaction characteristics, shearing strength characteristics and disintegration are carried out by using loess and three kinds of improved loess, namely lime and fly-ash, lime and cement, cement and fly-ash. The best improved soil method is selected. The test results indicate that the compact hybrid structure is formed by fly ash and loess. The activity of fly ash is activated as a result of the lime mixing. A series of hydration reaction prompt the intensity of modified loess. And the physical and mechanical properties of improved loess are improved noticeably.


2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 405-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marinela Barbuta ◽  
Alexandru Timu ◽  
Liliana Bejan ◽  
Roxana Dana Bucur

The experimental results obtained by studying the influence of different types of fibers on the mechanical properties of fly ash polymer concrete are presented in the paper. The general demand of using wastes found applicability in building material industry because some of them are beneficial in improving concrete properties. The waste additions type fly ash and fibers were incorporated in polymer concrete. The study focused on fibers type glass, polyester, metallic and cellulose. The mechanical properties such as compressive strength, flexural strength and split tensile strength were investigated having in view the type, dosage and length of fibers. The results show that fibers improved mechanical properties in comparison with that of polymer concrete without fibers, the test results being differently influenced by the factors which were considered.


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 5761-5765

With an objective of saving the environment by providing crumb rubber as an alternative to natural fine aggregate this paper presents a study carried out to find the mechanical properties of rubberized concrete. Rubberized concrete is made up of waste rubber from vehicle tyres and other rubber waste which otherwise is left out polluting the environment. In this paper, 7.5% of crumb rubber (obtained by shredding the vehicle tyres) as an alternative to fine aggregate and 7.5% of fly-ash as an alternative to cement is added with other ingredients of concrete to produce an eco-friendly concrete which can be used economically and effectively for construction along the coastal areas. Various properties like workability, compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength was carried out on concrete specimens exposed to the natural marine environment along the coast of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The total exposure of concrete specimen was about 150 days, and various specimens were tested at 7, 28, 90, 120 and 150 days, respectively. The test results showed that with a slight compromise in strength, the workability of concrete and resistance to the effect of seawater on the strength of concrete significantly improved with the addition of crumb rubber and fly-ash.


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