scholarly journals Improvement Effect of Water-Based Organic Polymer on the Strength Properties of Fiber Glass Reinforced Sand

Polymers ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 836 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Liu ◽  
Zezhuo Song ◽  
Yi Lu ◽  
Qiongya Wang ◽  
Fanxuan Kong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stable State ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Fiber Content ◽  
Organic Polymer ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Strength Increase ◽  
Polymer Content ◽  
Unconfined Compression ◽  
Fiber Glass ◽  
Water Based

The mechanical properties of sandy soil can be effectively improved by the incorporation of water-based polymer and glass fibers. In order to study the reinforcement effects of a type of water-based organic polymer and fiber glass on sand, three strength tests (unconfined compression test, direct shear test and tensile test) and scanning electron microscopy were carried out. A series of polymer content, fiber content and dry density were selected for the tests. The results revealed that the composite reinforcement of water-based organic polymer and fiber glass can improve the strength. With an increase in polymer content and fiber content, the unconfined compression strength, the cohesion, and the tensile strength increase. The internal friction angles maintain a relatively stable state. All three strength properties increase with an increase in dry density. The results can be considered as the reference for sand reinforced engineering.

scholarly journals Soil and rock strength parameters of the Shiraidake Landslide, Japan

2001 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Jelinek ◽  
Prem Prasad Paudel ◽  
Hiroshi Omura
Keyword(s):  
Rock Strength ◽  
Sedimentary Rocks ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Triaxial Tests ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Unconfined Compression ◽  
Strength Parameters ◽  
Consolidation Pressure ◽  
Early Tertiary

The Shiraidake area of northwest Kyushu has an extensive distribution of landslides. A series of undrained triaxial tests and unconfined compression tests were carried out to investigate the variation of strength properties in a selected borehole from the Shiraidake Landslide. It is a translational landslide (called the Hokusho-type in Japan) and is composed of the Early Tertiary and Quaternary sedimentary rocks that are prone to rapid weathering. Core rock samples and recompacted soil samples were used for the study. The results provided the fundamental characteristics of soil and rock under the triaxial and uniaxial tests, and indicated that the undrained behaviour of tested soils generally depends on the pre-shear consolidation pressure and dry density. In addition, the type of material used and the tests performed are important factors that influence the soil and rock strength.

scholarly journals Mechanical and Microscopic Properties of Graphite/Laterite Nanocomposites

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Yuhao Gao ◽  
Jianzhong Li ◽  
Yuxin Zhang ◽  
Xu Sun ◽  
Leiyong Yang
Keyword(s):  
Soil Layer ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Triaxial Tests ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Strength Increase ◽  
Coarse Particles ◽  
Laterite Soil ◽  
Soil Particles ◽  
Graphite Nanoparticles ◽  
Penetration Tests

The effectiveness and improvement mechanism of graphite nanoparticles (GN) in strength properties and microstructure characteristics of regional laterite were analysed in this study. Dry density was also taken into consideration, and the effects of graphite nanoparticle (GN) content and dry density were mainly addressed. Triaxial tests, consolidation tests, and penetration tests were used to analyse the effectiveness of different dry densities and graphite nanoparticle mass ratios on the properties of laterite; microscopic methods such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM) tests were used to analyse the improvement mechanism. The results show that the increase in dry density can make the laterite more compact. The large specific surface area and nanoeffects of the graphite nanoparticles (GN) induce the attraction between soil particles after mixing, both of which make the laterite’s shear strength; compression index and impermeability have been enhanced to varying degrees. The microscopic tests showed that, as the content of graphite nanoparticles (GN) continues to increase, when it exceeds 1.0%, the attraction between soil particles increases and coarse particles are formed, which leads to the increase of the pores of the soil. In addition, the graphite nanoparticles have a certain degree of lubricity, a high amount of graphite nanoparticles enters the laterite soil layer, increasing the distance and gap between the layers, making it easy to separate the coarse particles from the coarse particles, and the strength increase is reduced. However, it is still stronger than that of the plain laterite.

scholarly journals Effect of recycled materials and hybrid fibers on the properties of self-compacting concrete

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 262-269
Author(s):  
Eethar Dawood ◽  
Maysam Al-Heally
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Fiber Content ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Recycled Aggregates ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Self Compacting Concrete ◽  
Recycled Materials

Self-compacting concrete (SCC) has many properties comparing to conventional concrete and represents a good choice towards sustainability. The use of different recycled materials contributes to seize the negative impact of huge amount of waste on the ecosystem. In this study, locally available materials have been used as partially cement replacements. Such materials including ceramic waste powder (CWP) and glass powder (GP) in addition to fly ash with total cement replacement of 30%(12%CWP+8%GP+12%Fly ash) have been found to increase the compressive strength by about 7% compared to the control SCC. Normal aggregate was replaced by recycled aggregate with different recycled aggregate which are Recycled Concrete (RC), Crushed red brick (REB) and Crushed ceramic (CER.) The percentages of replacements are: 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%, for each type of aggregate. The results show that the increase of the amount of recycled aggregates decreases the strength properties of SSC and effect on workability of SSC also the result show a reduction in oven dry density. The combination of different type of recycled aggregate shows a reduction in SSC strength. The use of fibers shows better performance of SSC compared to combination aggregate mix without fiber but reduce the workability of SCC. However, the fiber content of 1.0% shows the best result of the mechanical properties, whereas, fiber content up to 1.5% affects negatively on concrete properties. The use of hybrid fiber also increases the strength properties of concrete.

Co-cooking nonwoods with hardwoods

TAPPI Journal ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 19-24
Author(s):  
TROY RUNGE ◽  
CHUNHUI ZHANG
Keyword(s):  
High Performance Liquid Chromatography ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Paper Industry ◽  
Pulp And Paper Industry ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Agricultural Residues ◽  
Kraft Pulping ◽  
Pulp And Paper ◽  
Strength Increase ◽  
Xylan Content

Agricultural residues and energy crops are promising resources that can be utilized in the pulp and paper industry. This study examines the potential of co-cooking nonwood materials with hardwoods as means to incorporate nonwood material into a paper furnish. Specifically, miscanthus, switchgrass, and corn stover were substituted for poplar hardwood chips in the amounts of 10 wt %, 20 wt %, and 30 wt %, and the blends were subjected to kraft pulping experiments. The pulps were then bleached with an OD(EP)D sequence and then refined and formed into handsheets to characterize their physical properties. Surprisingly, all three co-cooked pulps showed improved strength properties (up to 35%). Sugar measurement of the pulps by high-performance liquid chromatography suggested that the strength increase correlated with enriched xylan content.

scholarly journals Absorption and Strength Properties of Short Carbon Fiber Reinforced Mortar Composite

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 300
Author(s):  
Md. Safiuddin ◽  
George Abdel-Sayed ◽  
Nataliya Hearn
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Fiber Content ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Air Content ◽  
Entrapped Air ◽  
Short Carbon

This paper presents the water absorption and strength properties of short carbon fiber reinforced mortar (CFRM) composite. Four CFRM composites with 1%, 2%, 3%, and 4% short pitch-based carbon fibers were produced in this study. Normal Portland cement mortar (NCPM) was also prepared for use as the control mortar. The freshly mixed mortar composites were tested for workability, wet density, and entrapped air content. In addition, the hardened mortar composites were examined for compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, flexural strength, and water absorption at the ages of 7 and 28 days. The effects of different carbon fiber contents on the tested properties were observed. Test results showed that the incorporation of carbon fibers decreased the workability and wet density, but increased the entrapped air content in mortar composite. Most interestingly, the compressive strength of CFRM composite increased up to 3% carbon fiber content and then it declined significantly for 4% fiber content, depending on the workability and compaction of the mortar. In contrast, the splitting tensile strength and flexural strength of the CFRM composite increased for all fiber contents due to the greater cracking resistance and improved bond strength of the carbon fibers in the mortar. The presence of short pitch-based carbon fibers significantly strengthened the mortar by bridging the microcracks, resisting the propagation of these minute cracks, and impeding the growth of macrocracks. Furthermore, the water absorption of CFRM composite decreased up to 3% carbon fiber content and then it increased substantially for 4% fiber content, depending on the entrapped air content of the mortar. The overall test results suggest that the mortar with 3% carbon fibers is the optimum CFRM composite based on the tested properties.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Strength Properties of Subgrade Materials Stabilized with Bio-Enzyme

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 607-610
Author(s):  
Bamidele S. Raheem ◽  
G. F. Oladiran ◽  
D. A. Oke ◽  
S. A. Musa
Keyword(s):  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Sand Sample ◽  
Stabilizing Agent ◽  
Filling Materials ◽  
Base Materials ◽  
Long Term Effect ◽  
Enzyme Dosage

In the recent studies many chemical have been emerged and used as stabilizing agent. One of such chemical (Bio-enzyme) was used in this study as a stabilizing agent. Bio-enzyme is prepared locally from fermented vegetable and fruits waste. These products are natural, nontoxic, non-corrosive, nonflammable liquid and environmentally harmless. In this research, Bio-enzyme was prepared and used in varying proportion to stabilize laterite samples collected from different locations. Detailed laboratory experiments (Classification tests and CBR) were conducted to evaluate the effects of Bio-enzyme at varying dosage after 24 hours of curing of specimens. The percentage passing through sieve No. 200(75 micron) was less than 35%., according to ASHTO and clause 6201 of Federal Ministry of Works and Housing (F.M.W & H) Specification Requirements, sample A is (A-2-5), sample B is (A-2-4) while sample C is classified as A-2-6 and they are silty or clayed gravel and sand. Sample A is a good subgrade, subbase or base materials based on highest CBR values (at 20% bio-enzyme dosage, Sample A (102.50%) and sample B (69.40%) & at 10% sample C (33.2%). Sample B can also be used as subgrade or subbase materials where light traffic is considered and sample C is suitable as filling materials as evident in their CBR value. It has been observed that Bio-enzyme treated soil shows significant improvement in terms of the dry density and CBR value. Presence of Bio-enzyme in the soil samples led to increase in the C.B.R by 10-20% as compared to the control). However, it is recommended that assumption should not be made that Bio-enzyme is considered suitable for all type of soil and long term effect of it should also be examined.

Research on effect of the quantity and aspect ratio of steel fibers on compressive and flexural strength of SIFCON

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurullah Soylu ◽  
Ahmet Ferhat Bingöl
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Fiber Content ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Steel Fibers ◽  
Strength Increase ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Compressive And Flexural Strengths

SIFCON (Slurry Infiltrated Fiber Reinforced Concrete) is a composite which occur hardening of the matrix phase, consists of cement, water, mineral additives, fine sand, water reducing plasticizer, and reinforced with high volume fiber (5–20%). The main difference from the high strength concrete (HSC) is the ductile behaviour at failure. However, the brittleness increases with the strength increase in HSC, SIFCON has a ductile behaviour because of the high volume fiber content, low permeability, high durability. Despite fiber content is 2-3% in fiber reinforced concrete, fiber content may be ten times more in SIFCON and ductility is gained. This concrete is suggested to be used in military buildings against explosion, industrial grounds, airports, and bridge feet. In this study, in order to investigate the compressive and flexural strengths of SIFCON, the aspect ratio and fiber volume of steel fibers were chosen as variable and the effects of these parameters on compressive and flexural strengths were investigated. In the study, steel fibers with aspect ratio of 40, 55, 65, and 80 were used in 0, 4, 8 and 12% ratios. The water/binder ratio was kept constant at 0.35. Silica fume is used 10% and water-reducing plasticizer is used 1.5% of cement by weight. 7 and 28 days cured samples were subjected to compressive and flexural tests and the results were compared. As a result of the tests carried out, increases in both the compressive and flexural strengths of SIFCON specimens were determined with increasing fiber volume up to 8%. Strength reductions were observed at higher ratios. In cases where the fiber volume is too high, it has been seen that the strengths were decreased. The reason of strength reduction can be explained by the difficulty of passing ability of mortar between the fibers. The highest strengths were obtained from fibers with the aspect ratio of 80. Increase in the aspect ratio as well as increases in compressive and flexural strengths have been found.

The Change of Silica Tetrahedron in Cement-Silica Fume Blends Hydration

2013 ◽  
Vol 743-744 ◽  
pp. 280-284
Author(s):  
Xiao Jun Wang ◽  
Xiao Yao Wang ◽  
Hong Fei Zhu ◽  
Xiao Ye Cong
Keyword(s):  
Portland Cement ◽  
Silica Fume ◽  
Stable State ◽  
Blended Cement ◽  
Hydration Product ◽  
Pozzolanic Reaction ◽  
Magic Angle Spinning ◽  
Magic Angle ◽  
Strength Increase ◽  
Angle Spinning

The change of silica tetrahedron in cement-silica fume blends hydration is critical for blended cement application. 29Si solid-state magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance (MAS NMR) investigations on the change of silica tetrahedron, which were Portland cement hydration, silica fume in simulated hydration and cement-silica fume blends hydration, were characterized and compared in this paper. The experimental results revealed that the amorphous silica tetrahedron structure in silica fume changed into Q1 and Q2 silica tetrahedrons, the same as silica-oxide structure of cohesive gel in the hydration of Portland cement. The coexistence of Q1 and Q2 silica tetrahedron in hydration product was beneficial to the strength increase of blend paste with silica fume. The amount of Q2 silica tetrahedron in cement-silica fume blends was higher than that in Portland cement. The pozzolanic reaction of silica fume accelerated the course of the silica tetrahedron in blended paste turning into the stable state of Q2 silica tetrahedron and existing principally in blended paste. That is reason that the physical properties of cement-silica fume blends are better than those of Portland cement.

Local Effects of Welding Seams with Laser-Based Joining Concepts for High-Strength Load-Transferring Structure Modules

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 49-55
Author(s):  
Mitja Schimek ◽  
O. Meier ◽  
A. Ostendorf ◽  
L. Engelbrecht ◽  
H. Haferkamp
Keyword(s):  
High Strength ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Strength Increase ◽  
Local Effects ◽  
Final Assembly ◽  
Laser Joining ◽  
Local Material ◽  
Local Strength ◽  
Geometrical Effects ◽  
Joining Process

In subproject B1, local physical and geometrical effects which have only been observed so far as side effects in the laser joining process, are to be used purposefully, in order to achieve graded strength properties and to improve the component rigidity significantly. One aim of the work in the first requested period is the investigation of effects of laser-based joining connections on the structure rigidity for simplified sample geometries. A defined local strength increase will first be done on blind seams and later on seams with suitable seam geometries. In the context of SFB 675, laser joining processes are to be developed further so that the final assembly can take place with and other methods to increase strength for semi-finished products without considerably changing the local material characteristics. Beyond that, general rigidity effects of the connections are to be used purposefully for rigidity improvement.

Composite Soil: Fiber Inclusion and Strength

2011 ◽  
Vol 308-310 ◽  
pp. 1646-1650 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amin Chegenizadeh ◽  
Hamid Nikraz
Keyword(s):  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Fiber Length ◽  
Civil Engineering ◽  
Geotechnical Engineering ◽  
Reinforced Soil ◽  
Fiber Content ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Unconfined Compression ◽  
Pavement Engineering ◽  
Grade Material

Reinforced soil has been among the most effective soil modification materials. Its use has been expanded rapidly into civil engineering, geotechnical engineering and pavement engineering. Reinforcing subgarde in pavement systems has always been an issue. This study focuses on effect of fiber inclusion on the strength of subgrade material. Plastic fiber was used for this investigation. Fiber contents and aspect ratio have been changed during these tests. The fiber percentage varied from 0 % (for unreinforced samples) to 2%. Clay was used as sub grade material. Unconfined compression tests were carried out to investigate behaviour of the composite under different condition. The fiber length and fiber content found to play important rule on the strength of composite. Furthermore it was observed that ductility of sample increased by fiber inclusion.

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