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73 articles for “Portland Cement”
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Optimization of Cement Replacement by Fly Ash in Compressive Strength of Portland Cement Concrete
Abstract: The production of cement has been known for its additive role in environmental pollution. As a measure of abatement of pollution effort, scientist have evoked the concept of diluting cement with various pozzolanic additive like fly ash, blast furnace slag etc. Many of these additives were found to be acceptable for cement replacement, but their exact role and efficacy remains elusive. In the present study, fly ash was added as …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 24–35 Read article
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Portland Cement for A-4 group Soil Stabilization
Abstract: In the geotechnical practice, the stabilization of soil using cement is a necessary procedure when soilsdo not meet the geotechnical requirements i.e. they show low bearing capacity so it’s necessary toimprove their engineering properties generally adding lime or cement, or moisture of lime andcement. The aim of this research focuses on the description of a geotechnical laboratory tests plan forA-4 Group Soils according to AASTHO Soils Classification, generally consisting of …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 41–49 Read article
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Strength Characteristics of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Produced with Portland Slag Cement
Abstract: At present, the demand of natural resources is increasing trend because of the rapid growth of the construction industry. The amount of construction and demolition waste is also increasing day by day. This affects the environment very badly. To protect the environment, reuse of the construction and demolition waste (C&DW) is one of the important steps. The aim of this day is to use C&DW as recycled coarse aggregates for …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 70–77 Read article
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Strength Prediction and Optimization of Portland Limestone Cement Blended with Metakaolin and Rice Husk Ash
Abstract: This study explores the effects of Rice Husk Ash (RHA) and Metakaolin (MK) on the compressive strength of Portland Limestone Cement (PLC) mortar, aiming to promote sustainable construction materials. RHA and MK, derived from agricultural and industrial byproducts, serve as supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) that offer environmental benefits and improve cement properties. Using response surface methodology (RSM) and central composite design (CCD), the research optimized the ternary blend of PLC, …
Published in International Journal of Minerals · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Assessing the Performance of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash with Portland Pozzolana Cement
Abstract: Cements which are used for construction work are generally OPC/PSC or PPC and the production of this kind of cement not only consumes huge amount of the natural resources i.e. limestone and fossils fuel, also the world cement production generates 2.8 billion tons man-made greenhouse gas annually. The uses of the industrial and agricultural wastages in concrete partly as cement or any other ingredients replacement are therefore eco-friendly, economic and …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 6–9 Read article
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Effect of RHA on Strength of M20 Concrete Under Both Acidic and Non-Acidic Medium by Using Rebound Hammer Test
Abstract: Commonly, Portland cement is the most common type of cement in general use around the world as a basic ingredient of concrete which release large amount of carbon dioxide while manufacturing. Consequently there is important to utilize choice to limit the effect on climate. In this paper Rice husk debris were to some degree traded for concrete material. In this investigation ice husk debris are utilized as a swap for …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on the Impact of Graphene on Fly Ash–Based Portland Pozzolana Cement Concrete
Abstract: This study presents a detailed investigation into the influence of incorporating phase change materials (PCMs) on the mechanical properties of cement mortar, with particular emphasis on compressive and flexural strength at various curing ages. Both organic and inorganic PCMs were utilized as partial replacements for cement at proportions of 5%, 10%, and 15% to evaluate their performance. The experimental results reveal a clear distinction in behavior between the two categories …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1865–1871 Read article
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Improving Highway Surface Course Properties of Asphalt Concrete for Heavy Traffic Loading using Mineral Fillers
Abstract: Failure signs seen on both rigid and flexible pavement as distresses is most often instigated by mix properties of the surface due to many factors. Traffic loading, Stripping or raveling is another possible cause of such effects. Stripping occurs when poor adhesion between asphalt cement and aggregate allows the aggregate at the surface to dislodge. As a result, mineral fillers in hot-mix asphalt concrete to obtain certain desirable properties has …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 12–22 Read article
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A Review of Properties of Geopolymer Concrete
Abstract: The growing need for concrete around the world has led to both more concrete being made and more of it being used. Carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere when regular Portland cement is made, which contributes to global warming (OPC). because concrete that is good for the environment needs new kinds of binders. Using different binders could cut down on the energy needed to make traditional concrete and the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 4, 2023 · pp. 60–69 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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Effect of Fiber Addition in Geopolymer Concrete: A Study on Comparison betweenNatural and Artificial Fibers
Abstract: Geopolymer concrete is an inorganic polymer concrete, containing no ordinary Portland cement (OPC). It is produced by reacting alumino-silicate source material with alkaline solution. Geopolymer concrete has highly desirable structural engineering properties, which can lead to significant environmental and economic benefits. Fibers in general and polypropylene (PP) fibers in particular have gained popularity in recent years for use in concrete, mainly owing to their low price and excellent characteristics. Alkalineliquids …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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A Study on Soil Stabilization using Cement and Plastic Fibres
Abstract: Soils pose problems to civil engineers in general and to geotechnical engineers in particular. They cause damage to structure founded in them because of their potential to react to changes in moisture regime. Soil stabilization is the process of altering some soil properties by different methods, mechanical or chemical in order to produce an improvement soil material which has all the desired engineering properties. In the present work, an attempt …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Properties and Characteristics of Lean Concrete Made with Recycled Coarse Aggregate and Fly Ash
Abstract: Qualitative aggregates have become scarce and expensive in various places in India, due to rapid enhancement in infrastructure activities essential for the development of new construction facilities. The use of waste materials in construction appears to be an attractive proposition because of their low cost, environmental considerations and depleting source of quality aggregates, if good performance can be ensured through appropriate technology. The problem of disposal of waste generated from …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 13–26 Read article
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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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Assessment of Compressive Strength of OPC and PPC-Based Concretes Combined by Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity and Rebound Hammer
Abstract: In this study, non-destructive tests were performed on ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and Portland pozzolana cement (PPC) based concrete specimens, namely the ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) and rebound hammer (RN). A relationship is thus established between the NDT values and the compressive strength. A statistical regression analysis was performed between the compressive strength with UPV and RN values to obtain a best-fit relationship and correlation coefficients. To take into account …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Pore-structural Parameters of Concrete, their Inter-Relationship and Correlation to Compressive Strength
Abstract: An extensive literature review was carried out on various forms of pore structural parameters (pore diameters) of concrete such as critical pore diameter, mean pore diameter, and threshold pore diameter and their correlations to compressive strength of concrete. From the review of the literature, it has been observed that the inter-relationships among various forms of pore diameters and their correlation to compressive strength of concrete have not been discussed much …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 102–112 Read article
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Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Concrete Using Agriculturally Based Waste and Fibers as Additives
Abstract: In today's world one of the most common man-made materials widely used as concrete. Around 1 ton of concrete is produced every year for an individual person. Concrete is composed of mainly cement, fine aggregates, coarse aggregates & water. As the construction industry is the 2nd biggest industry, environmental and social responsibility contributes to the sustainable development. Bamboo leaf ash has received recent interest as an agricultural waste with pozzolanic …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 5, 2024 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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A Review of Modifications of Cement Slurry Formulations for Carbon Dioxide Storage
Abstract: Climate action, which includes activities aimed at mitigating climate change or reducing its adverse impacts, is the thirteenth goal of the 2030 SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). Tthe successful commercial deployment of CCS technology would heavily rely on the integrity of the cement sheath used to complete the wellbores at the CO₂ storage sites. It has been established that the cement sheath made from conventional ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is not …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–21 Read article
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Use of Alternative Fuels in Indian Cement Industry: A Review
Abstract: The making of Portland cement is an energy concentrated process. It produces significant pollution and uses huge amounts of non-renewable energy. With growing pressures to cut greenhouse gas emissions due to cement manufacture, research and expansion of fuel alternatives and their effect on the manufacturing process have become an industry focal point. The intrinsic properties of sintering cement in a rotary kiln allows for a large number of fuels to …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 32–39 Read article
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Comparison of the Compressive Strength of Concrete Made with Palm Kernel Shell and Gravel as Coarse Aggregates
Abstract: The investigation of alternative materials for the construction, comparison of the compressive strength of concrete made with palm kernel shell as coarse aggregate and concrete made with gravel. A mix proportion of 1:2:4 with water cement ratio of 0.6, ordinary Portland cement, PKS, gravel and sand were used for this research. 24 cubes were cast and tested for compressive strength at 7, A14, 21 and 28 days. The result showed …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 12–18 Read article