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161 articles for “Compression ratio”
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A Comprehensive Review of Concrete Containing Magnetically Treated Water
Abstract: In Present scenario, Construction has benefited greatly from the characteristics of concrete and the magnetism of water. The procedure of permitting water to pass through the magnetic field is part of creating magnetised water, utilizing those properties of concrete that can affect such as compressive strength, workability, porosity, permeability, durability, water absorption capacity, hydration rate and aqueous ratio. Reduced cement usage and improved mechanical and technical qualities of concrete are …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 52–64 Read article
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Strength and Durability Properties of Metakaolin Amalgamated High Performance Concrete
Abstract: In past three decades, it is inevitably for the development of high strength concrete (HSC) and high performance concrete (HPC) is progressively enhanced, since these concrete are widely used throughout the world in most prominent projects like oil, bridges, multi-storey buildings and nuclear industries etc. In meticulous, the amalgamation of supplementary cementing material (SCM) or pozzolanic materials is vital when high strength and durability become the most desired properties of …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 36–44 Read article
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Acalypha Indica Root Fibre in Polymer Composite: Mechanical Characterization
Abstract: The mechanical characteristics of Acalypha Indica root fibre reinforced epoxy resin composites, including tensile strength, tensile modulus, percentage of elongation, flexural strength, and impact strength, were studied. Composites were fabricated using epoxy glue and randomly oriented fibres of 3 mm length in varying weight ratios of 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40%. The hand layup method was followed by compression moulding to construct the composites. The study aimed to determine the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 512–522 Read article
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Liquefaction Behavior of Clean Sand for Various Sample Sizes Using Triaxial Tests
Abstract: A total of 54 isotropically consolidated un-drained triaxial compression tests on various sample sizes were conducted to study the effect of sample size on liquefaction behavior of clean sand. Specimens were prepared using moist placement and dry deposition methods with different initial relative densities and tested for different confining pressures. It was observed that as the sample size increases, deviator stress also increases. Peak value of deviator stress increased as …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on the Seismic Disaster Mitigation of Unreinforced Brick Masonry Buildings
Abstract: The Himalayan region is considered to have the potential to produce earthquakes of magnitude 8.0 or greater once every 100 years. Since the occurrence of an earthquake cannot be prevented; therefore, seismic disaster mitigation remains the only option for the civil society. Unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings, constructed with stone or brick, are very common in Northern Pakistan part of Himalayan belt. The seismic performance of stone masonry was found very …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 55–67 Read article
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Buckling of Column of Supporting Frame Structure : A Review
Abstract: Column is a vertical strut or structural member which is subjected to an axial compressive load used for supporting purpose. For column, materials like reinforced concrete and mild steel are widely used. Angle section, I-section, channel section, box section are the common type of sections used for column. A form of deformation or sudden sideway failure of column occurs due to high axial compressive force is termed as buckling. When …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 31–40 Read article
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Buckling Assessment of Concrete Column, RCC Column and Concrete Column Strengthened by CFRP with Different Slenderness Ratio.
Abstract: Using finite element modeling, this study presents a buckling analysis and total deformation assessment of a concrete column, a column made of reinforced cement concrete (RCC), and a concrete column enhanced with Carbon Fiber-reinforced Polymer (CFRP) laminates (FEM). Utilizing the ansys18.1 software, a comprehensive analysis is carried out for columns that have a variety of slenderness ratios to arrive at a more accurate performance estimation. Because they can support the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. S11–S22 Read article
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Investigation on the mechanical characteristics and productivity of GGBS based geopolymer mortars
Abstract: It has been known for decades that geopolymer will significantly replace cement's function in construction industry. Geopolymer has low creep and shrinkage and a peak compressive strength. That is as per a recent study, geopolymer mortar is made by Fly ash and GGBS. The composition includes (100-60%) GGBS with a 10% substitution of fly ash. Alkali activators used in the research are sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and sodium silicate (Na2SiO3). In …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 253–264 Read article
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Analytical exploration of self-consolidating concrete (SCC) mix proportions via the Taguchi method
Abstract: To address the challenge of limited space within structural elements containing densely packed reinforcement, Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) was developed. This study focuses on optimizing the experimentation process using Design of Experiments (DoE). Taguchi's standard L(3) orthogonal array (OA) was utilized, consisting of four factors with three levels each, resulting in nine trial mixes. The factors examined include water-powder ratio, cementitious material content, superplasticizer dosage, and steel fiber content. The aim …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–16 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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Analysis of Bamboo Strength for Structural Material
Abstract: Bamboo is a environmentally accessible available organic plant and among the plants with the quickest growth on earth. It grows up to 60 cm (approx.) a day and it can reach it`s maturity in about four years. It is present in large number of quantities in India. India is of the large producer of bamboo and in every part of India bamboo is easily available. Bamboo has very wide range …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 66–71 Read article
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Durability Study of Lightweight Aggregate Concrete using Pumice Aggregate as Replacement of Coarse Aggregate
Abstract: Lightweight concrete has less dead load as compared to the normal concrete. Most of the buildings are made in India using light weight aggregate/materials. In this experimental work, we need to focus on the light weight concrete using pumice aggregate and assessment of the result of compressive strength and reduction in dead load of the concrete. Four concrete mixes of M1, M2, M3 and M4 were prepared with the different …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Multi-Objective Optimization of Geopolymer Cement Block Parameters Using Bentonite and Fly Ash
Abstract: Presently, geopolymer blocks are being produced by using industrial by-products like fly ash. This study focuses on the development of geopolymer cement blocks using the composition of bentonite and fly ash. The specific objective is to examine and optimize the geopolymer cement block parameters using a novel composition. The oxide ratio, alkali activator ratio, and molarity are considered variables. In contrast, the responses are considered as flow table, fresh density, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 810–828 Read article
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Enhanced Sustainable Concrete Mix Design Using LLMs and Advanced Machine Learning Techniques
Abstract: Large Language Models (LLMs) are emerging as transformative tools in materials science, offering human-like reasoning, zero-shot problem solving, and the ability to integrate fuzzy laboratory knowledge with structured data. This study extends and reinterprets the original systematic benchmark for using LLMs in sustainable concrete design, particularly for Alkali-Activated Concrete (AAC). We introduce an enhanced, multi-model framework combining LLM-based inverse design, Random Forest regression, Gaussian Process Regression (GPR), and a lightweight …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Flexural Analysis of Concrete Specimens with Substantial Substitution of Cement by Marble Dust and Scrap Rubber as Fibre
Abstract: Concrete is a crucial material in building and construction. Concrete is becoming more and more in demand every day. Concrete's essential ingredients are running out, therefore we need to find replacements. In addition to providing the necessary strength to the concrete, the replacement materials should also have the properties of the genuine components used in concrete. Typically, compression is where concrete shines, whereas tension and shear are where it falters. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 4, 2023 · pp. 95–100 Read article
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Investigating Flexural Behavior in Cyclic Loading of Fly Ash-Based Green Concrete
Abstract: The construction industry is increasingly embracing sustainable materials, and geopolymer concrete (GPC) has emerged as a promising eco-friendly alternative to Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). Derived from industrial by-products such as fly ash, GPC offers significant environmental advantages by reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with conventional cement production. This study explores the monotonic and cyclic performance of fly ash-based GPC, with a focus on its mechanical and structural behavior. Key properties, …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–5 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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Effects of Polypropylene Fibre on Strength of Geopolymer Concrete
Abstract: In the construction industry, the most vital parameter considered in the current scenario is the sustainable development of the structures. The most used material in construction is concrete, which is primarily made up of Portland cement. The production of Portland cement is nearly about 2.6 billion tonnes per year and is increasing at the rate of 5% annually. The concrete industry contributes about 5–8% of all human generated carbon dioxide …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Characterization and Fabrication of Hybrid Matrix Composites of AZ91E Metal with Distinct Reinforcements of Fly Ash and ZrO2
Abstract: The current work choose the characteristics of (Magnesium composite) AZ91E-ZrO2-Fly ash Hybrid Metal Matrix using the regular analytic system. The chosen materials for this purpose are fly ash and ZrO2 in equivalent load extents, Stir casting uses a vortex technique to produce composite materials. A comprehensive experimental investigation was conducted to assess the performance characteristics of AZ91E-ZrO2-Fly ash during the cold upsetting process. The study involved utilizing AZ91E magnesium alloy …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 8, 2023 Read article
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Suitability of Crushed Ceramic Tiles as Fine Aggregates in Cement Mortar
Abstract: Recycled aggregates shall make a vital contribution towards the reuse of construction demolition waste which is otherwise dumped indiscriminately. The technical feasibility of utilization of crushed waste ceramic tiles as fine aggregates in cement mortar isstudied.Physical characterization and comparison of the ceramic fine aggregates (CFAs) with natural fine aggregates(NFAs) was carried out and strength properties of cement mortar with ceramic fine aggregate were studied.The result was promising for a replacement …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 33–37 Read article