Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology
Volume 5, Issue 2 (2015)
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Studies on Effect of Various Curing Methods in Glass Fibre Reinforced Geopolymer Concrete with 12 Molarity Alkaline Solutions
Abstract: Due to the increasing environmental impacts associated with ordinary Portland cement, need to develop alternative binders to make concrete, is steadily increasing. Geopolymer concrete is the result of the reaction of materials containing Alumino-silicate with concentrated alkaline solution to produce an inorganic polymer binder. Alkaline solutions used were Sodium Hydroxide and Sodium Silicate. This paper presents results of an experimental study on the compressive strength, flexural strength and split tensile …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Pervious Concrete-A Tool for Sustainable Pavement Technology: A Review
Abstract: Our planet earth is on its path to a deadlock due to its present-day development strategies. In the present scenario soaring pressure for the application of green technologies in developments to protect the nature from the adverse effects of construction industries have been endeavored by the goal of sustainable development and advancement in environmental management. Worldwide construction industries are geared towards Green concrete construction and sustainable development techniques. As a …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Characteristics of Fiber Modified Asphaltic Bitumen
Abstract: The quantum of plastic waste in municipal solid waste (MSW) is increasing due to increase in population, urbanization, development activities and changes in life style, which leading widespread littering on the landscape. Thus disposal of waste plastic is a menace and become a serious problem globally due to their non-biodegradability and unaesthetic view. Since these are not disposed scientifically and possibility to create ground and water pollution. Plastics are user …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Utilization of Agricultural Waste for Defluoridation of Water: A Review
Abstract: Fluoride is an essential micronutrient for human health which can be obtained from food items. Excess fluoride is one of the anionic, inorganic contaminants, found predominantly in ground water due to weathering of rocks, geochemical reactions or anthropogenic activity such as disposal of industrial wastewaters, because of which removal of excess fluoride is mandatory. Among various methods used for defluoridation of water, adsorption is widely used. It is more remarkable …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Experimental and Behavioral Study on Fly Ash Along with Lime to Make Bricks for Low Cost Housing Techniques
Abstract: Fly ash is the waste material which is usually dump or used in concrete today as admixture and also replace by cement in concrete proportion and give equivalent strength to structure. A lot of research has been carried out for effective use of fly ash. As we know today fly ash bricks overcame to normal clay burnt bricks in all parameters like compressive strength, water absorption, durability, mortar profit, finishing …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 30–41 Read article
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Quantifying the Potential of Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste in India: A Review
Abstract: Large amount of natural resources being consumed for the production of concrete is a prime concern in the issues of sustainability. Bridging the gap between the dwindling natural resources and their high demand is a sustainability issue which is needed to be addressed. The use of alternative materials in place of natural materials such as stone dust, fly ash, coal bottom ash is gaining popularity in order to reduce the …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 42–45 Read article
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Stabilization of Black Cotton Soil with Blending of Coir Fiber
Abstract: Stabilization of soil is a major challenge in civil engineering. About 20 % of land area in India is covered by black cotton soil. Structures built on black cotton soil may be damaged because of high swelling and shrinkage characteristics of this soil with variation of water content. Black cotton soil is an expansive soil which loses its strength in presence of water. On the other hand, it reflects behavior …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 8–11 Read article