Flexural Strength Models for Normal Laterised and High Strength Laterised Concretes at Optimum Mix Proportions
Journal Title: International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Analysis - Year 2022, Vol 5, Issue 07
Abstract
This study develops mathematical models for obtaining optimum flexural strengths of normal laterised(NLC) and high strength laterised concretes (HSLC). The models can be expressly used to evaluate the indirect tensile strengths of both types of concretes without going through the traditional methods of mix design. Optimum mixing ratios and optimum flexural strengths predicted are also supplied by the models. The three point load method was adopted for testing for the flexural strengths. Laterite, has been widely used to partially or wholly replace sand in concrete with resultant low strengths. The production of HSLC using superplasticiser was achieved in this study. Scheffe’s simplex theory based on (5, 2) simplex lattice (for NLC) and (6, 2) simplex lattice (for HSLC) was used to optimize the mix proportions for the flexural strengths of each respective laterised concrete. Conplast SP 430 superplasticiser (a sulphonated naphthalene formaldehyde admixture) was used to obtain the high strength laterised concrete. Mathematical models were developed for the mix proportioning of the laterised concretes and all strengths predicted by the models agreed with their corresponding experimentally observed values. Using the model, the optimum flexural strength and the corresponding mix proportions for the targeted strength of laterised concrete could be easily evaluated with the help of the written Q-BASIC computer programme.
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Dr. Udeme Hanson Iron
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- EP ID EP708629
- DOI 10.47191/ijmra/v5-i7-22
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