Empirical Study of No – Fines Concrete Properties Produced From Natural and Artificial Aggregates for Construction
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE) - Year 2018, Vol 15, Issue 1
Abstract
An empirical study on the physical and mechanical properties of no-fines concrete produced from natural and artificial aggregates through laboratory work is presented in this paper. Aggregates to aggregates bond was achieved through water-cement paste resulting in significant lightweight concrete. Laboratory tests were conducted on test cubes to study the basic physical and mechanical properties; that is, density, water absorption and compressive strength. The effect of water/ cement ratio and aggregates/cement ratio was also investigated for essential optimization. It was found that the strength of no-fines concrete produced from both natural and artificial aggregates was lower than that of normal weight concrete, but appears to be sufficient for specialized construction works where compressive strength demand is not very high. Its application in the construction industry may include core work in concrete like sandwich panels, drainage layer under reservoir and basement floors, paving and lightweight screed for leveling and roofs as a damp-proof material.
Authors and Affiliations
Ajigbon A. A, Anifowose O. S.
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- DOI 10.9790/1684-1501034044.
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