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Procurement and Deployment of Equipment for Contracts in Civil Engineering Construction
Abstract: Many contracts have suffered a lot of delays and have faced challenges due to procurement-related matters and inadequate manpower to handle equipment for optimal performance. This study was aimed at the procurement of equipment and utilization of machines in civil engineering contracts. Methodology is basically site visitation, literature review and discussion with engineers, experts and workers on site. Parameters are liable for the procurement of materials and utilizing their lead …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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Study of Durability Properties of Bagasse Ash Concrete and Its Behaviour when Exposed to Elevated Temperatures
Abstract: The major driver for the economic growth and social progress of any country is its construction sector. In India, it is estimated that construction contributes 8% to 9% to GDP and this share is likely to increase in coming years. High-performance concrete made from ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and various supplementary cementitious materials (SCM) are alarmingly finding their use in construction worldwide. Bagasse ash (BA), one such SCM, the agro-industrial …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 51–62 Read article
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Projects in Accelerated Conditions
Abstract: The work aims in identifying the causes of delay in construction projects and the acceleration techniques adopted to overcome them. Questionnaire survey with experts from industry was used for generation of data and analyzed using Relative Importance Index and Spearmen’s Rank Correlation Coefficient test. On analyses it was noticed that project complexity, labour challenges and resequencing of activities are the main barriers impacting the timeline for construction projects. Various acceleration …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 46–56 Read article
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Effect of Replacing Rice Husk Ash with Cement and Granulated Blast Furnace Slag with Fine Aggregates on High Performance Concrete
Abstract: Cement and sand are the basic materials for any concrete construction. Now a day’s due to erosion of rivers and considering environmental issues, there is a scarcity of river sand. Many researchers are finding different materials to replace sand and one of the major materials considered in this study is granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS). In recent times, instead of cement many alternative materials are being used as the binding …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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INVESTIGATION OF STEEL FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE CORBELS BY EXPERIMENTAL AND ANALYTICAL METHOD
Abstract: In the present paper, an experimental results and predicted values by truss analogy method, ACI Building Code (ACI 381-83) provisions for corbels, and method given by Fattuhi is investigated. The concrete used in the corbels is of M-60 grade. Test were carried out on 27 samples of size 150 x 150 x 200- mm were shear span was varied from 175 to 200 as shown in table (5) and concrete …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Performance of Metakaolin and GGBS-induced Geopolymer Concrete Under Compression
Abstract: Metakaolin and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) were used as the source materials to obtain the high strength geopolymer concrete. NaOH and sodium silicate were used as alkaline activators with varying NaOH molarities of 8M, 12M, 14M and 16M. Cubes of size (100x100x100) mm were cast and the four geopolymer mixes were heat cured for varying durations of 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours and tested for compressive …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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Utilization of E-Waste in Concrete
Abstract: E-waste or electronic waste is a term used for discarded electronic products that have become unwanted, non-working or outdated, and have basically touched the end of their useful life. The amount of e-waste materials that needs to be disposed off keeps increasing day by day which make e-waste a developing issue posing serious pollution problems to the mankind and the environment, not only in India but also globally. Reusing e-waste …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 42–49 Read article
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Investigation of strength of concrete by replacement of sand with copper slag and cement with sugarcane bagasse ash
Abstract: This investigational study conducted to observe the potential of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash as a cement replacing material which is similar to that of Portland Pozzolana Cement and Copper slag as a fine aggregate replacement material. Seven different concrete mixes with the Bagasse Ash replacement to the Portland Pozzolana cement and copper slag replacement are (5% + 40%, 10% + 15% , 10% + 25% , 10% + 35% , 10% …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 25–38 Read article
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Compressive Behaviour of Lightweight Aggregate Concrete by Blending LECA
Abstract: Present work deals with the lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC) by using Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate (LECA) as lightweight aggregate, LECA is used as replacement to the natural coarse aggregate in the concrete, in this experimental work percentage of lightweight aggregates are varied to study the change in the properties of concrete made by blending LECA. LECA content was varied from 20% to 100% at an increment of 20%. Total 6 …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Replacement of Natural Fine Aggregate by Copper Slag
Abstract: This paper presents the applications of replacement of natural fine aggregate using copper slag. The study is conducted by replacing the fine aggregate from 0 to 100% at the interval of 20% on M25 grade concrete and 1.8% superplasticizer by weight of cement. The compressive strength, split tensile strength and flexural test is studied and reported. It is observed that replacement of natural fine aggregate at 40% (CS40) gives higher …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Effect of Alccofine on Durability Properties of Concrete
Abstract: Alccofine is a mineral admixture use in concrete for production of workable and durable concrete. It is effective in all belongings of concrete in fresh and hardened state. In this study alccofine 1203 used for inspection the characteristics of concrete in aspects of durability. Alccofine 1203 obtained from Ambuja cement plant in the form of fine powder. The percentage of alccofine mixed in concrete as 3-15% in interval of 3% …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Effect on Strength Properties Concrete Amalgamation of Recycled Reinforced Aggregate -An Experimental Study
Abstract: Concrete is a combination substance which has turn into a universal and essential as its intrinsic in character brought an uprising application. Use of concrete in construction lead to construction of surplus desecrate subsequent to destruction of the variety of structures. The waste generated is enormous and uncontrollable. So, in this present research is to verify the potency of concrete with normal aggregate and recycled aggregate in addition to enlarged …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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Mechanical Properties of sand blasting residue concrete
Abstract: Sand Blasting Residue (SBR) form chain manufacturing companies as a large massive by-product. Steel-slag hydrated matrix is made of ground granulated blast furnace slag powder & steel-making slag which is the by-product of iron manufacturing. This type of construction material is called environmental conscious material in Japan. This research presented that the strength of steel-slag hydrated matrix depends on the pH of the steel-slag hydrated matrix after mixing. Firstly, cement, …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 46–52 Read article
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Impact of Additives on the Split Tensile Strength of Roller Compacted Concrete
Abstract: Additives are implemented as partial replacement of Portland cement in concrete to enhance the required physical properties. In the present investigation, roller compacted concrete slab samples were prepared using gap and dense aggregate gradation. Three percentages of Portland cement were adopted, (16, 12, and 10) % by weight of aggregates. Three types of additives, (hydrated lime, fly ash, and fumed silica) were implemented as partial substitute of Portland cement. Core …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Regration Analysis of Compressive Strength of Recycled Aggregate Concrete with Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag and Fly Ash
Abstract: In this research work presents the compressive strength of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) with recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) that coming from single source and the results of an investigation on the influence of recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) on compressive strength of recycled concrete are accessible. Natural aggregates concrete cubes were cured in normal water for 28-days obtain virgin and RCA. The properties of natural coarse aggregate (NCA) and (RCA) and …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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Review on segregation resistance of self compacting concrete
Abstract: In order to produce thin precast elements, a self-compacting concrete was prepared. While assembling these components, homogenously scattered steel strands rather than normal steel-building up network were added to the substantial combination at a dose of 10% by mass of concrete. A sufficient substantial strength class was accomplished with a water to solidify proportion of 0.40..Extensive test programs of SCC with differences in water – binder proportions, glue volumes, mixes …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on the Properties of Concrete Replacing Waste Plastic as Aggregates for Solving Waste Management Problem
Abstract: Solid waste management is one of the growing problems of every country. As part of this ongoing program to consider the growing waste management, pollution problem, and prevention framework in India, the Ministry of Environment has suggested various approaches and ways through which we can either recycle or use the most polluting materials like plastic. The present study covers one of the ways through which to recycle one of the …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Effect of Varying Shear Velocity on the Mechanical Behavior of Jointed Rock Subjected To Lower Normal Load
Abstract: : This study investigates the effect of shearing velocity on the mechanical behavior of rock joints, namely, the shear strength, residual strength, joint dilation, its surface roughness and the shearing stiffness under the application of lower normal load. The slower rate of shearing plays an important role in creep and the fatigue effect on jointed rock masses whereas, higher rate of shearing is experienced in the cases of dynamic loadings …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Analysis of Stability of Slope Subjected to Blast Vibrations: A Numerical Modelling Approach
Abstract: Numerical simulation was employed to estimate the dynamic behaviour of the canal slope under blasting load based on the blast vibration field test of Yanakandla Mine, Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh. Blast vibrations were monitored at different distances and based on the data obtained a regression curve was generated. The study consisted of slope stability analysis of the canal near the mine using Distinct Element Modelling technique in 3DEC software. …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 39–47 Read article
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Concrete Properties Enhancement with use of Carbon Fibers
Abstract: Concrete standard grade of concrete with high strength with mechanical properties like flexural strength as well as split is a requirement / need for today’s fastest construction work. To improve the mechanical properties there is need for adding fibers in concrete. Distinct fibers available in worldwide out of which carbon fibers had showed very effective solution for enhancing high strength mechanical properties of concrete. In this paper we have designed …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–8 Read article