scholarly journals Influence of cement replacement with limestone filler on the properties of concrete

2021 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 165-170
Author(s):  
Ksenija Tešić ◽  
Snežana Marinković ◽  
Aleksandar Savić

This paper presents an experimental research of one type of green concrete in which Portland cement was replaced with two types of limestone filler of the same origin and mineralogical composition, but with a different fineness of particles. Ten concrete mixtures were designed in which 0%, 15%, 30% and 45% (by mass) of cement were replaced with filler. The water to cement ratio for each mixture was constant (w/c=0.54), and the water to powder ratio was decreasing with increasing cement replacement. Particle size distribution was selected using Funk and Dinger, as well as using Fuller's model. The results showed that it is possible to increase the compressive strength of concrete by reducing 45% of cement, but further research should be focused on improving the workability.

2020 ◽  
Vol 402 ◽  
pp. 7-13
Author(s):  
Muttaqin Hasan ◽  
Aris Muyasir ◽  
Taufiq Saidi ◽  
Husaini ◽  
Raudha Azzahra

In this research, calcined diatomaceous earth from Aceh Besar, Indonesia was used as cement replacement in producing high strength concrete. Four concrete mixtures in which the percentage of cement replacement of 0%, 5%, 10% and 15% by weight were studied. Four cylinder-specimens with 100 mm diameter and 200 mm high were prepared for each mixture. The compression load was applied on the specimens at the age of 28 days until the specimens failed. The mixture without calcined diatomaceous earth was more workable than that with diatomaceous earth. The compressive strength of concrete with diatomaceous earth in this study was almost the same for all mixture. However, those compressive strength was lower than the compressive strength of concrete without calcined diatomaceous earth for about 14.6%. Modulus of elasticity of high strength concrete decreased with increasing of cement replacement percentage.


2021 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-108
Author(s):  
Andrija Radović ◽  
Snežana Marinković ◽  
Aleksandar Savić

It is estimated that by the end of the current decade, about 26% of clinker will be replaced by suitable alternative materials, among which limestone filler probably has the greatest potential due to its wide availability and relatively low price. Although codes allow as much as 35% of clinker to be replaced by limestone filler, the amounts used in practice are far lower and average only 6-7% globally. In order to use the great potential of fillers, it is necessary to know the key parameters that affect the properties of green concrete with low cement and high filler content in fresh and hardened states. Therefore, thorough literature review was conducted, followed by design of 18 concrete mixtures, in order to analyze the effects of the percentage of cement replacement, water-cement ratio, but also the particle size of the applied filler. The results of experimental research show that at the same w/c ratio there is an increase in compressive strength with increasing percentage of cement replacement and that it is possible to make medium-strength concrete with significantly reduced amount of cement 180 kg/m3 compared to traditional concrete. Thus, economic benefits can be achieved, but also the negative impact of the concrete industry on the environment can be reduced. Unfortunately, the workability of such mixtures can be impaired to the extent that their practical application is prevented, so it is necessary to take further steps to solve this problem.


2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-28
Author(s):  
R. G. Solís ◽  
E. Moreno ◽  
E. Arjona

RESUMENLa resistencia del concreto depende de la calidad de la pasta de cemento y de las características de los agregados pétreos. La primera es controlada por la relación agua - cemento, mientras que las propiedades de los agregados generalmente no pueden ser manipuladas ya que se suele utilizar aquellos que están disponibles cerca de la construcción. En muchas regiones rocas con propiedades no deseables son utilizadas como agregado. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de este trabajo fue responder a la pregunta sobre cuál sería la máxima resistencia de diseño que se podría utilizar para concretos fabricados con un tipo específico de agregados obtenidos a partir de la trituración de roca caliza de alta absorción. Se probaron concretos con seis relaciones agua - cemento y dos tamaños de agregado grueso. Se concluyó que con los agregados estudiados es posible fabricar concretos de hasta 500 k/cm2 de f’c.Palabras clave: Absorción; agregados calizos; concreto; relación agua/cemento; resistencia.ABSTRACTConcrete strength depends on the cement paste quality and on the characteristics of the aggregates. The former is controlled by the water to cement ratio, while the properties of the aggregate, in general, cannot be manipulated as it is customary to employ the ones available near the construction site. In many regions rocks with no desirable properties are employed as aggregates. Therefore, the aim of this study was to answer the question about what would that be the maximum compressive strength attainable in concrete made with a specific type of aggregate obtained from crushed limestone of high absorption. Concrete mixtures involved six water to cement ratios and two sizes of coarse aggregate. It was concluded that with this type of aggregate it is possible to made concrete with compressive strength up to 500 k/cm2 of f’c.Key words: Absorption; compressive strength; concrete; limestone aggregate; water/cement ratio.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronaldo Alves de Medeiros-Junior ◽  
Guilherme da Silva Munhoz ◽  
Marcelo Henrique Farias de Medeiros

This research confronts the following concrete properties: water absorptions (by immersion and capillarity), electrical resistivity and compressive strength. Concrete mixtures with two types of cement were tested. Results showed that concretes with higher content of pozzolan had higher resistivity and greater absorption by capillarity, for water/cement ratios lower than 0,60. This behavior is attributed to reduced pore diameters and microstructure densification. However, for water/cement ratio of 0,60, concrete with lower content of pozzolan presented higher absorption by capillarity. It was observed that the compressive strength and the electrical resistivity behaved inversely proportional to the water/cement ratio, and the absorption by immersion and capillarity are directly proportional to the water/cement ratio. Correlations with high determination coefficients were found between tests.


2017 ◽  
Vol 728 ◽  
pp. 402-407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fazeera Ujin ◽  
Kamran Shavarebi Ali ◽  
Zarina Yasmin Hanur Harith

This paper presents the main results of the research carried out to analyse the mechanical properties of concrete incorporating with eggshells waste. The use of eggshells ash in concrete formulations was investigated as an alternative to landfill disposal. The objective of this study is to find the suitability of eggshells ash as cement replacement in concrete. The cement has been replaced by waste eggshells ash accordingly in the range of1% and 2.5%. The eggshell ash passing the 90μm sieve was used in the investigation. By using 1% and 2.5% amount of the waste eggshells ash, water cement ratio were designed which is 0.47, 0.55 and 0.70 and compared in terms of slump and strength with the conventional concrete. The concrete specimens were tested in the series of compression test to determine the strength of concrete for 3, 7 and 28 days. As a result, the additional of eggshells ash to the concrete mix increase the strength of the concrete. In short, the higher percentage of eggshells ash in the mix means a higher compressive strength for the concrete. Hence, it is suggested that eggshells ash can be used as partially cement replacement in concrete.


2016 ◽  
Vol 78 (5-10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abu Bakar Ibrahim ◽  
Wan Norsariza Wan Husin ◽  
Izwan Johari

This paper reports the study with experimental investigation of Silica Fume (SF) concrete made with Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA). Compressive strength of concrete is considered as a measure to determine the strength of concrete with different age and different cement composition. The major variables of this studied includes workability and compressive strength. Concrete mixtures are prepared under the same proportions, by different replacement of SF content and also used super plasticizer. SF was used to replace PCC at dosage levels of 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% by weight of the binder. The effect of cement substitution was evaluated and both experimental details and preliminary results are presented. The result show that the compressive strength of concrete containing SF was significantly improved and that cement replacement up to 15% SF shown the superior enhancement.


Author(s):  
Harish R ◽  
Ramesh S ◽  
Tharani A ◽  
Mageshkumar P

This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation of the compressive strength of concrete cubes containing termite mound soil. The specimens were cast using M20 grade of concrete. Two mix ratios for replacement of sand and cement are of 1:1.7:2.7 and 1:1.5:2.5 (cement: sand: aggregate) with water- cement ratio of 0.45 and varying combination of termite mound soil in equal amount ranging from 30% and 40% replacing fine aggregate (sand) and cement from 10%,15%,20% were used. A total of 27 cubes, 18 cylinders and 6 beams were cast by replacing fine aggregate, specimens were cured in water for 7,14 and 28 days. The test results showed that the compressive strength of the concrete cubes increases with age and decreases with increasing percentage replacement of cement and increases with increasing the replacement of sand with termite mound soil cured in water. The study concluded that termite mound cement concrete is adequate to use for construction purposes in natural environment.


Author(s):  
A.O Adeyemi ◽  
M.A Anifowose ◽  
I.O Amototo ◽  
S.A Adebara ◽  
M.Y Olawuyi

This study examined the effect of varying water cement ratio on the compressive strength of concrete produced using palm kernel shell (PKS) as coarse aggregate at different replacement levels. The replacement levels of coarse aggregate with palm kernel shells (PKS) were 0%, 25%, 50%, and 100% respectively. PKS concrete cubes (144 specimens) of sizes 150mm x 150mm x 150mm were cast and cured in water for 7, 14, 21 and 28 days respectively. A mix ratio of 1:2:4 was adopted with water-cement ratio of 0.45, 0.5, and 0.6 respectively while the batching was done by weight. Slump test was conducted on fresh concrete while compressive strength test was carried out on the hardened concrete cubes using a compression testing machine of 2000kN capacity. The result of tests on fresh concrete shows that the slump height of 0.45 water cement ratio (w/c) increases with an increase in PKS%. This trend was similar to 0.50 and 0.60 w/c. However, the compressive strength of concrete cube decreases with an increase in w/c (from 0.45 to 0.60) but increases with respect to curing age and also decreases with increase in PKS%. Concrete with 0.45 water-cement ratio possess the highest compressive strength. It was observed that PKS is not a good substitute for coarse aggregate in mix ratio 1:2:4 for concrete productions. Hence, the study suggest the use of chemical admixture such as superplasticizer or calcium chloride in order to improve the strength of palm kernel shells-concrete.


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