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Analysis of Effect of Human Hair in Compressive and Split Tensile Strength of Concrete
Abstract: AbstractThis research paper presents the analysis of the effect of human hair in compressive and split tensile strength of concrete. In the recent time due to a significant increase in population increases large amount of human hairs. Human hairs are strong in tension and it also reduces greater impact, abrasions and shatter resistances in concrete and prevents many problems in this environment. Fiber reinforcement improves the impact strength and fatigue …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 50–61 Read article
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Preparation and Evaluation of Abaca and Pineapple Leaf Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites
Abstract: Natural, biodegradable, and renewable materials are intended to take the place of synthetic ones in current research. Natural fiber composites are the subject of extensive research due to their special qualities and environmental friendliness. The fact that natural fibers are readily available, manageable, and biodegradable makes them advantageous. Evaluation of the changes in the mechanical properties of polypropylene reinforced with chopped pineapple leaf and abaca fiber is the objective of …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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Influence of Waste Marble Powder by Partially Replacement of the Cement with M30 Grade to form Green Concrete
Abstract: This paper presents the study of concrete mix design using marble powder. Along the rapid growth of human needs in many sectors, a significant decrease in the availability and viability of the natural resources was always faced. Leaving the waste materials to the environment directly can cause environmental problem. Hence the reuse of waste material has been emphasized. The use of waste marble powder (dust) was proposed in partial replacement …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 28–32 Read article
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Innovative Applications of Aerated Concrete– A Review
Abstract: This paper deals with the review of literature regarding the Aerated Concrete. The main aim of the research was to study the application and properties used for paving structure, retaining structures, as a mortar, etc. The papers studied for the project mainly consist of the use of air entraining agent with different materials. For finding the mechanical properties, moisture content, freezing thawing effects, corrosion, etc., different experimental procedures, methods, materials …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Performance of Polymer Modified Polypropylene Fiber Reinforced Concrete
Abstract: AbstractThe fiber reinforced concrete (FRC) is a composite material essentially consisting of conventional concrete reinforced by random dispersal of short, discontinuous and discrete fibers of specific geometry. The conventional plain concrete possesses high compressive strength, low tensile strength, poor impact strength, ductility, and little resistance to cracking and poor resistance to chemical attack. The presences of micro-cracks at the mortar aggregate interface are responsible for the inherent weakness of plain …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 27–36 Read article
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Performance of Polyster Fibre Reinforced Concrete
Abstract: The present work deals with the results of experimental investigations on Recron 3s Polyester fibre reinforced concrete. Effect of these fibres on various strengths of concrete are studied. Firstly 0.1% fiber content is used and after that varied from 0.2 to 1.8% at an interval of 0.2% by weight of cement. Various strengths considered for investigation are compressive strength, flexural strength, split tensile, bond strength and shear strength. Cube of …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 37–46 Read article
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Study of Nano Additives in Concrete mix Proportioning Using Nano Particle
Abstract: This research literature reviews on nanomaterials in concrete. Now, the conventional concrete Properties of nanomaterial utilization have been introduced to various attentions to increase. Ultimately, as an introduction, the nanomaterial is increasing the strength and durability of the Concrete. The nanomaterial is described as the material that includes the particle size Less than 200 nm. While the investigation of Concrete in the importance of nanomaterials, the demand is at least …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 37–48 Read article
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Effect of Hooked-end Steel Fibre Incorporation in the Performance of Slag Based Geopolymeric Concrete Mixes
Abstract: In this study the efforts have been undertaken to evaluate the performance of slag based geopolymer concrete (GC) when hooked-end steel fibres have been incorporated in different percentages i.e. 0%, 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5% and 2.0% to the mix. The alkaline activator used in this study was the dissolution of solid sodium hydroxide flakes in liquid state sodium silicate solution, dissolved in water. The compressive strength, split-tensile strength, shear strength and …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Effect of NaOH & Na2Sio3 on GGBS based Geopolymer Concrete
Abstract: This paper presents the experimental studies on the performance of comparison made by making Geopolymer Concrete (GPC) based on Ground Granulated Blast furnace slag (GGBS),using sodium hydroxide (NaOH )and sodium silicate (Na2Sio3) as alkaline activator. This study has proved that the by-product from iron industries, has the potential to produce cement free concrete, commonly known as Geopolymer concrete (GPC), blast furnace slag is gaining attention to be used as a …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 21–45 Read article
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Utilization of Pond Ash as a Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate Using Alccofine in Conventional Concrete
Abstract: Pond ash is the byproduct and is produce from coal plants. These plants release byproduct in major quantity which effects the environment. In this paper, an experimental work has been done on the conventional concrete with pond ash as replacement of fine aggregate. The grade of the concrete is M-40 and nine concrete mixes named as F1, F2, F3, G1, G2, G3, G4, G5 and G6 were prepared with different …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Water Permeability of Hybrid Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete
Abstract: Results of an investigation conducted to study the water permeability of (HySFRC) are presented. Steel fibers of different lengths, i.e., 12.5, 25 and 50 mm having constant diameter of 0.6 mm were systematically combined in different mix proportions to obtain mono, binary and ternary combinations corresponding to 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5% fiber volume fractions. A reference concrete mix containing no fibers was also cast for comparison purpose. A total number …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Fiber (Basalt and Steel) Reinforced Concrete
Abstract: The paper reports experimental investigations on hybrid-reinforced concrete. The proportion of basalt fiber and steel fiber was 50% respectively of the total fiber taken as sample. Effect of fiber on various strengths of concrete is studied. Fiber content varied from 0 to 4% at an interval of 1% by weight of cement. Various considerations for investigation are compressive strength, flexural strength, split tensile and bond strength. Cube of size 150 …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Influence of Mineral Admixture on Compressive Strength of Concrete
Abstract: The current paper shows the results of an investigation focused on the effect of metakaoline (MK) and silica fume (SF) on the compressive strength of concrete. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of concrete compressive strength containing different percentage levels of metakaoline and silica fume on fresh and mechanical properties of the concrete. Pastes containing 0%, 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% of metakaoline and silica fume …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 42–47 Read article
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Performance of High Strength Basalt Fiber Reinforced Metakaolin Concrete
Abstract: The present work deals with the results of experimental investigations on high strength M60 basalt fiberreinforced metakaolin concrete. Effect of these fibers on various strengths of concrete are studied. Fiber contentvaried from 0.5 to 1.5% at an interval of 0.5 by weight of cement. Various strengths considered for investigationare compressive strength, flexural strength, split tensile, and bond strength. Cube of size 100 mm forcompressive strength, beams of size 500 mm …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Review on Replacement of Coarse Aggregate with Palm Kernel Shells: An Environmentally Sustainable Approach
Abstract: The palm shell, extracted from fruit seed can be categorized as a natural lightweight aggregate. To prepare the lightweight aggregates the mass compactness is between 1450 kg m−3 to 1750 kg m−3, which restricted it as low-density concrete. As the curing period of concrete progresses, there is a rise in the strength recognized the strength in the compression results of the cementitious material in 90 days of testing. Referring to …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Effect of Steel Slag and Bagasse Ash on Strength of Concrete
Abstract: An experimental investigation was carried out to evaluate the strength properties of concrete. The concrete mix of M-50 grade was designed and produced by replacing steel slag partially with fine aggregate and bagasse ash partially with cement. The mix proportions were prepared with varying percentage of bagasse ash including one control mix of steel slag. Bagasse ash in concrete was replaced with 0, to 20% with an interval of 5% …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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A Comprehensive Analysis of Artificially Roughened Solar Air Heaters
Abstract: The solar air heater is the most cost-effective and popular solar energy harvesting device. It may be used for a variety of tasks, including drying crops, heating rooms, conditioning wood, and curing industrial items. Introducing artificial roughness to surfaces emerges as a highly effective method to augment heat transfer rates within the ducts of solar air heaters. Over the past three decades, research interest has centered on the incorporation of …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 33–43 Read article
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Speed Control of Automobiles using Seat Belt
Abstract: AbstractAs according to the statistics of present situations there are many road accidents happening, and the reason for the cause is carelessness while driving. A survey report states that a total of 22,441 passengers died due to vehicle crash in 2015 as the occupants were unrestrained during the incident. In these statistics, greater than half were teenagers of 13-19 years (range between 52% and 59%) and the rest were adults …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Effect of Different Dosages of Saline Water on the Index and Engineering Properties of Bentonite
Abstract: The paper presents the effect of different dosages of saline water on the index and engineering properties of bentonite. The various tests conducted were consistency limits, free swell index, compaction and unconfined compressive strength. The saline water solution was prepared by varying the salt content from 5 to 40 gms per litre of distilled water. The specimens were prepared at their maximum dry unit weight and optimum moisture content. The …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Effect of Ground Water Sodium Chloride Attack on Reinforced Concrete Footings
Abstract: In footings construction, it is very important to protect the reinforced concrete in direct contact with the soil from the ground water attack, especially if it is consisting of risky salt such as NaCl. One of the main objectives of this paper is to study the effect of ground water NaCl attack on the compressive strength and on steel reinforcement of footings, which is usually subjected to ground water. The …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article