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6 articles for “cenospheres”
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Geopolymer Concrete with Cenosphere as Fine Aggregate: A Material Characterisation
Abstract: Geopolymer concrete (GPC) is regarded as the successor to traditional concrete as it eliminates the requirement for conventional Portland cement during its manufacturing process, hence decreasing CO2 emissions. This study employed Cenosphere, which are lightweight fine materials, to partially substitute the volume of sand in GPC. Cenosphere was utilized in proportions of 20%, 40%, 60%, and 100%. This experiment examined the fresh and hardened characteristics, durability against freezing and thawing, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 143–151 Read article
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Strategic Enhancement of Composite Strength Explored Through Comprehensive Integration of Flax Fiber and Cenosphere in Epoxy Resin Matrices
Abstract: The Current research delves into the mechanical attributes of composite specimens, integrating flax fiber and cenosphere fillers within an epoxy resin matrix catalyzed by K-6 hardener. Executing a meticulous approach involving a vacuum bagging method and a specific formulation of 10 wt.% cenosphere, 50% epoxy resin, and 40% flax fibers, the study rigorously scrutinized tensile and flexural strengths. Notably, the first specimen exhibited a peak tensile strength of 94.329 MPa, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 13, 2023 · pp. 199–217 Read article
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Cenosphere Based No Aggregate Floating Concrete
Abstract: Concrete is an excellent building material, used widely around the world, but the only disadvantage of concrete is that it has self-weight. This self-weight does not allow concrete to be used in light-weight structures. In this work, mix design is prepared in such a manner that density of concrete is less than that of water and hence concrete can float on water and therefore it is termed as floating concrete. …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 43–48 Read article
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Influence of the Load, Sliding Speed, and Weight Fractions on Wear of a Hybrid Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite
Abstract: The vital focus of the research is intended in examining the aspect that impact the rate of wear for a hybrid aluminium metal matrix composite. The percentages of two reinforcements that are employed, the weight, and the sliding speed are the variables taken. The procedure entails employing the vortex-stir casting process to produce the hybrid composite. Utilizing a pin-on-disc apparatus, the fabricated composite materials are evaluated in compliance with the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 13, 2023 · pp. 188–198 Read article
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From Waste to Strength: Hybrid Binder Approach for Sustainable M25 Concrete
Abstract: The growing demand for concrete in infrastructure development has led to increased cement consumption, raising serious environmental concerns due to high energy use and carbon dioxide emissions correlated with cement manufacturing. In this context, the use of industrial residues as partial substitutions for cement has achieved deep focus as a sustainable construction strategy. The current investigations experimentally explore the strength and quality performance of concrete produced using a hybrid binder …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Tensile Behavior of Aluminum–Cenosphere Metal Matrix Composite by Stir-Casting Route
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE The invention of new materials widens the scope for usage in contemporary material science and their development; the properties of metal matrix composites (MMCs) can be modified to suit the application. The present investigation focuses on dispersing the cenosphere particles into aluminum alloy (AA6063) to produce the composite. The major constituents in cenosphere are refractory oxides like silica, alumina and iron oxide. …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 39–45 Read article