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123 articles for “Conventional concrete”
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Forecasting of Crushing Strength of Sustainable Concrete by Employing Deep and Random Forest Machine Learning
Abstract: Sustainable concrete is one of the milestone of the concrete industry. This concrete fulfills the requirements of concrete manufacturing industry such as strengthen, Durability, environment friendly and many of other. With this properties of concrete, sustainable concrete is an ideal substitute for ordinary concrete in the concrete industry. In the 21th century Machine learning is a tool which is use to employ the characteristics of sustainable concrete by using deep …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 7, 2024 · pp. 41–46 Read article
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Strength Enhancement of Concrete with Nano-Based Admixtures
Abstract: The integration of advanced nanomaterials such as nano-silica and nano-clay has emerged as a highly promising and innovative technique to significantly enhance the mechanical characteristics and long-term durability of conventional concrete. In this comprehensive study, the effects of nano-modification on various concrete properties, including workability, compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural behavior, were thoroughly evaluated through a systematic experimental program. A series of concrete mix designs incorporating varying proportions …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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Bond Behavior of Reinforced Concrete using Artificial Sand with Quarry Dust as Fine Aggregate
Abstract: Reinforced concrete (RC) is most widely used material in the construction industry. Normally natural sand is used as fine aggregate in the production of conventional concrete. Natural sand is obtained from the river bed through mining operation. To fulfill the requirement of construction industry excessive mining of sand from river bed has been carried out. It is causing threat to the natural environment. Hence, Indian government has led down restrictions …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 44–50 Read article
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Experimental Studies on the Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Sustainable Concrete Incorporating Palm Oil Industrial Waste
Abstract: Diving into the world of concrete, normal concrete is widely used in construction but poses environmental challenges due to significant carbon dioxide emissions from cement production. Incorporating oil palm shells (OPS) and palm oil fuel ash (POFA) into concrete offers a sustainable alternative, utilizing waste products from the palm oil industry and reducing environmental impact. Experimental studies have examined the use of OPS and POFA as partial replacements for coarse …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 7, 2024 · pp. 19–40 Read article
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TO STUDY PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE BY USING MANGANESE ORE AGGREGATE
Abstract: Aggregate is one of the major ingredients of the concrete and the maximum part of strength of the concrete is governed by the aggregate. And thus, partial or total replacement of it can change the physical as well as the chemical properties of the concrete. Nowadays researchers are quite interested in obtaining the more durable and more resisting concrete to the diverse climatic conditions. In this research, aggregate is proportionately …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 38–45 Read article
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Optimal Dosage of Pumice in Lightweight Aggregate based Conc
Abstract: Lightweight concrete (LWC) is a pioneering solution in the construction sector, characterized by its unique composition and versatile applications. Engineered with lightweight aggregates and additives, LWC achieves a significant reduction in dry density compared to conventional concrete, making it 23% to 87% lighter, with densities ranging from 300 to 1,840 kg/m³. This reduced weight makes LWC ideal for projects requiring load minimization, such as high-rise buildings and prefabricated elements. A …
Published in International Journal of Minerals · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 23–32 Read article
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Use of Alccofine for Better Performance in High Grade Concrete
Abstract: As India is developing country and demand for the high rise building and other construction industries are growing day by day, along with these demand for non renewable resources, concrete making materials are required. As there is demand for the materials used, there is scarcity too of the materials used. Also there are various supplementary waste in concrete like fly ash, silica fumes, etc. The main objective of our project …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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A Strategy for Safer and More Resilient Industrial Construction
Abstract: This study investigates the effects of incorporating steel and polypropylene fibers into high-performance concrete (HPC) to enhance its mechanical behavior and ensure greater safety in industrial structures. The research focuses on HPC mixtures of M30, M35, and M40 grades reinforced with a combination of steel fibers (SF) and polypropylene fibers (PPF). Steel fibers contribute to improved compressive and tensile strengths, while polypropylene fibers help control crack formation and dissipate energy …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Characteristics of Hydrated Concrete Mix by Using Steel Slag
Abstract: Steel slag is derived from steel manufacturing industry and is produced in burned steel production furnaces. Those produced steel slags can be consumed as coarse or fine aggregates in the construction of civil engineering structures while preparing the concrete. It is usually used as aggregate in hot mix asphalt surface purposes. However, in numerous numbers of recent researches it has been observed that there is a possibility of consuming this …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 33–40 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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Experimental Investigation on the Strength of Concrete with Partial Replacement of Cement using GGBS and Alccofine
Abstract: Cement is the most important ingredient of concrete. A large scale production of cement consumes large amount of energy and produce a large amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) gas which harmful to human as well as environmental and natural resources. So, to avoid the effect to use industrial waste productions as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in making concrete i.e. silica fumes, rice husk ash, fly ash, metakaolin, alccofine, ground …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 35–43 Read article
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Enhancing Mechanical and Durability Properties of Coconut Shell Concrete Using Fly Ash
Abstract: The increasing demand for sustainable and lightweight construction materials has driven research into alternative aggregates for concrete production. This study investigates the mechanical and durability properties of coconut shell (CS) concrete with varying percentages of fly ash replacement. The research evaluates compressive strength, split tensile strength, water absorption, and workability to determine the feasibility of CS concrete as a structural material. Experimental findings indicate that incorporating 10% fly ash (CSF10 …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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A comprehensive study on elemental analysis and sustainable integration of CETP (common effluent treatment plant) sludge as a substitute to sand in concrete
Abstract: This study examines the utilization of sludge from common effluent treatment plants (CETP) as a fractional substitute for sand in M20 concrete mixtures. Its aim is to address disposal challenges associated with CETP sludge while promoting sustainable use of natural resources. The research assesses the structural and microstructural attributes of concrete mixes containing varying percentages of CETP sludge (0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50%). Tests conducted include compressive, flexural, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 49–59 Read article
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Study on Fiber Reinforced Composite Material Cost in Construction Project
Abstract: The primary goal of this research paper is to identify the major causes of fibre reinforced composite material cost overruns in Indian construction projects, as well as the critical success factors that aid in the avoidance of such costs. The critical success factors is reviewed by existing literature. They are used to generate survey and interview questions. The fiber reinforced materials projects using proposed hypothesis and lack of certain critical …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 459–466 Read article
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Microbially Modified Sustainable Cementitious Composites Using Industrial Ash Fillers
Abstract: The growing demand for sustainable, durable construction materials has driven the development of bio-engineered cementitious composites incorporating industrial by-products and self-healing mechanisms. This study investigates a microbially modified cementitious composite that integrates industrial ash fillers with bacteria-based self-healing technology to enhance mechanical performance and microstructural integrity while reducing cement consumption. Cement was partially replaced with industrial ash at 20%, 30%, and 40% replacement levels, and a uratolytic bacterial strain (Bacillus …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 331–350 Read article
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Comparative Study of RCC, Steel and Composite Structures by Using ETABS Software
Abstract: Building constructions by composite material in the current era very popular because of their vantage over conventional concrete and steel construction. It is noted that R.C.C buildings are being relatively large in size and give relatively less deflection and more seismic weight, whereas steel building instruct more ductility and deflection to the structure, Which is enhancing well-being in resisting earthquake forces. In this thesis Comparative Study of R.C.C., Steel and …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 38–45 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of High Strength Geopolymer Concrete
Abstract: This paper presents the experimental studies concerning high strength in geopolymer concrete. So far many researches were carried out in geopolymer concrete and also it enhances the strength and durability of OPC concrete. Several compositions of geopolymer concrete mixes were executed by varying the percentage of fly ash and GGBS. By finding the optimum percentage of fly ash and GGBS from the experimental results, the mechanical properties of geopolymer concrete …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 29–31 Read article
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Experimental Analysis and Comparison of Lattice Reinforced Beam and Conventional Reinforced Beam
Abstract: The experimental investigation focused on the various types of shear reinforcement in the reinforced concrete beams.Conventional RCC beam and latticed RCC. These two types of shear reinforcement are studied thoroughly; conventional stirrups, welded latticed bars, Beam strength as well as beam deflection are the main parameters in the project that was considered in this study. Shear failure in reinforced concrete beams is one of the most unwanted modes of failure. …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 20–23 Read article
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DURABILITY ASSESSMENT OF SELF COMPACTING, SELF CURING CONCRETE INCORPORATING CRUSHED ROCK POWDER AND MINERAL ADMIXTURES
Abstract: Curing plays a crucial role in achieving the desired strength, characteristics, and durability of concrete. Negligent curing practices can lead to adverse effects on hydration and mechanical properties of concrete. In recent times, self-curing concrete has gained significant attention due to its potential in reducing water loss through the use of self-curing agents. The Present Research study focus on investigation on durability characteristics of self-curing self-compacting concrete using crushed rock …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 10, 2023 · pp. 25–35 Read article
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Analysis of Cement Concrete by Partially Substituting Coarse Aggregates with Sandstone Found in the Vicinity of Jabalpur Region
Abstract: In Previous Studies continuous efforts has been made to bring about concrete with desirable properties without altering the conventional ingredients used to engender concrete. In this study an effort has been made to produce concrete with prudent properties by reinstating conventional materials with Sandstone. Keywords:sandstones, coarse aggregates, concrete, sandstone, quartz.
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 16–21 Read article