Rational mix design of lightweight concrete for optimum strength
In this study, structural lightweight concretes produced by Coarse lightweight Crushed brick and Fine light weight crushed brick (CLWA & FLWA) were investigated. Compressive strength and Density of the concretes were determined in order to make some procedures for mix design of lightweight c...
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| description | In this study, structural lightweight concretes produced by Coarse
lightweight Crushed brick and Fine light weight crushed brick (CLWA &
FLWA) were investigated. Compressive strength and Density of the
concretes were determined in order to make some procedures for mix design
of lightweight concrete. In producing the mixtures, superplasticizer (SP) was
used in 1% of cement weight to improve the workability. In conclusion, the
fresh density of lightweight concrete with fully replacement of sand by FLWA
was decreased by about 200 kg/m3 compared with the mix of fully sand as
fine aggregate with no reduction for the compressive strength. It was
concluded also that the voids between fine aggregate particles (sand +
FLWA) affect on the compressive strength of the mix especially at 28 days.
This study suggests inclusion of the voids between fine aggregate particles
as a significant factor affects on the compressive strength of lightweight
concrete. |
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| spelling | usm-344432017-05-22T07:45:13Z http://eprints.usm.my/34443/ Rational mix design of lightweight concrete for optimum strength Th. Dawood, Eethar Ramli, Mahyuddin TH1-9745 Building construction In this study, structural lightweight concretes produced by Coarse lightweight Crushed brick and Fine light weight crushed brick (CLWA & FLWA) were investigated. Compressive strength and Density of the concretes were determined in order to make some procedures for mix design of lightweight concrete. In producing the mixtures, superplasticizer (SP) was used in 1% of cement weight to improve the workability. In conclusion, the fresh density of lightweight concrete with fully replacement of sand by FLWA was decreased by about 200 kg/m3 compared with the mix of fully sand as fine aggregate with no reduction for the compressive strength. It was concluded also that the voids between fine aggregate particles (sand + FLWA) affect on the compressive strength of the mix especially at 28 days. This study suggests inclusion of the voids between fine aggregate particles as a significant factor affects on the compressive strength of lightweight concrete. 2008-12 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.usm.my/34443/1/HBP11.pdf Th. Dawood, Eethar and Ramli, Mahyuddin (2008) Rational mix design of lightweight concrete for optimum strength. In: 2nd International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries., 3rd- 4th December 2008, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang. |
| spellingShingle | TH1-9745 Building construction Th. Dawood, Eethar Ramli, Mahyuddin Rational mix design of lightweight concrete for optimum strength |
| title | Rational mix design of lightweight concrete for optimum strength |
| title_full | Rational mix design of lightweight concrete for optimum strength |
| title_fullStr | Rational mix design of lightweight concrete for optimum strength |
| title_full_unstemmed | Rational mix design of lightweight concrete for optimum strength |
| title_short | Rational mix design of lightweight concrete for optimum strength |
| title_sort | rational mix design of lightweight concrete for optimum strength |
| topic | TH1-9745 Building construction |
| url | http://eprints.usm.my/34443/ http://eprints.usm.my/34443/1/HBP11.pdf |