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309 articles for “Compression”
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Mechanical Response of Cementitious Composites Containing Alkali-Resistant Glass Fiber Reinforcement
Abstract: ABSTRACT Concrete is one of the most widely utilized construction materials because of its excellent compressive strength and long-term durability. Despite these advantages, it exhibits poor tensile strength and is prone to cracking, which can reduce its overall structural performance. To address these shortcomings, the inclusion of fibers in concrete has gained significant attention as an effective reinforcement technique. In this study, the effect of Alkali-Resistant (AR) glass fibers on …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 36–44 Read article
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Comparative Study on the Effect of Acidic and Alkaline Mixing Water on Concrete Strength
Abstract: AbstractThe overall performance and durability of concrete are significantly influenced by the quality of water. The strength of the concrete is mostly influenced by the pH of the mixing water, which also affects the hydration process of the cement. This study investigates how different pH levels of water affect the compressive strength of concrete. Three types of mixing water were prepared with pH values of 3.64, 6.90, and 10.21 by …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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Utilization of Brick Dust and Rice Husk Ash for Sustainable Cement Replacement in M20 Grade Concrete
Abstract: AbstractThe study evaluates the influence of replacing cement with Fly Ash, Brick Dust, and Rice HuskAsh on the compressive strength of concrete. Cement replacement was conducted at varyingpercentages (5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, and 40%) for M20 grade concrete, andcompressive strength was assessed at 7, 28, 90, and 180 days. The results demonstrate thatpartial cement replacement can achieve comparable or improved strength performance up to anoptimal level, beyond …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Laboratory Scale Study on Fly Ash Replacement to Cement in High-Strength Concrete
Abstract: Abstract Concrete, the cornerstone of modern infrastructure, faces increasing environmental impact of cement production calls for sustainable alternatives in construction materials. Primarily due to the high carbon footprint associated with Portland cement production. This review synthesizes existing research and the findings from an experimental study investigating the partial replacement of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) with fly ash in high-strength concrete (HSC) of grade M60. The study specifically examines a 50% …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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Recent Developments in Low-Temperature Combustion (LTC) Strategies for Next-Generation Engines
Abstract: AbstractThe growing demand for cleaner and more efficient internal combustion engines has driven extensiveresearch into advanced combustion methods, among which Low-Temperature Combustion (LTC)strategies have emerged as a highly promising area. LTC offers a unique approach to enginecombustion by lowering the peak temperatures within the combustion chamber, thereby significantlyreducing the formation of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) – two major pollutantsassociated with traditional engine designs. Importantly, LTC systems achieve …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Effect of Natural Cellulosic Fiber Surface Modifications on the Mechanical Feature Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: The current era's remedies to global warming revolve around replacing fossil fuels with more ecologically friendly biodegradable materials in order to slow down the rate at which they are being depleted. Calotropis gigantea fruit bunch (CGFB) fiber is one kind of substitute material that this work envisage using in place of plastics in the construction of composite materials, as supported by the study literature. CGFB fiber was chosen for this …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 Read article
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An Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of Polyethylene Composites Reinforced with Short Vetiver Fibers
Abstract: Synthetic fibers (such as carbon, glass, ceramic fibers, etc.) are a cause of environmental concern, so natural fibers (such as vetiver, calotropis gigantea, flax, hemp, jute, etc.) are extensively used. In this study, the compression molding process was used to improve low-density polyethylene (LDPE) matrix composites reinforced with vetiver fiber (VF). Experiments were conducted by varying VF length, VF content, and fiber treatment time. The composites' static mechanical characteristics, including …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Mechanical Behavior of Calotropis Gigantea FruitBunch Fiber-Epoxy Composites
Abstract: Global warming solutions in the modern era are centered on substituting environmentally friendly biodegradable materials for fossil fuels to slow down the rate at which they are being depleted. The study literature supports the use of substitute materials for plastics in the creation of composite materials, and this work envisions the use of Calotropis gigantea fruit bunch fiber as one such substitute material. Since Calotropis gigantea fruit bunch fiber is …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 45–58 Read article
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A Study on Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregates with Crumb Rubber and Cement with Metakaolin
Abstract: Concrete, often referred to as man-made rock, consists of cement, aggregates, and water. Recent experimental studies have explored the strength characteristics of concrete by partially replacing fine aggregate with crumb rubber and cement with metakaolin. Concrete cubes were tested for compressive strength at 7 and 28 days, using various percentages of crumb rubber and metakaolin as replacements for fine aggregate and cement, respectively. The aim of the study was to …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 7–18 Read article
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Experimental Study on Effects of Moisture and Clay Content on the Properties of Moulding Sand
Abstract: Sand casting, a time- honoured technique for casting both ferrous and nonferrous metals, remains widely utilized due to its cost-effectiveness, material abundance, and reusability, particularly with sand as a primary resource. This study delves into the intricate dynamics of sand casting, examining its crucial parameters through meticulous analysis of existing research. The investigation focuses on the influence of factors such as sand composition, moisture levels, clay content, and binder type …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 16–25 Read article
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Comparative analysis of low and high pressure water electrolysis using nuclear waste heat for sustainable hydrogen production in India
Abstract: Hydrogen has been proposed as a clean and sustainable vector of the decarbonized energy system of the near future. Generation of hydrogen gas from a relatively easily available resource like water through low temperature water electrolysis is a simple, technologically mature alternative for realizing the vision of hydrogen economy. This work examines the techno-economic feasibility aspects of a water electrolysis based hydrogen production plant when coupled with typical nuclear power …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–20 Read article
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Quantitative Consequence Analysis of Selected Accident Scenarios at a Refuelling Station for Hydrogen Vehicles
Abstract: AbstractThe implementation of hydrogen economy and energy systems in any nation will require introduction of a large number of hydrogen refueling stations for hydrogen based automobiles. These will be expected to store a significant inventory of hydrogen on site, either as a compressed gas with pressure of about 750 bar or as a cryogenic liquid at 20 K. Not only does the handling of compressed gases and cryogenic liquids present …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 58–81 Read article
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Evaluation of Thermodynamic Properties of Helium using Cubic Equation of State based Approach for Energy Industry Applications
Abstract: Equations of state based methods are important techniques for thermodynamic property prediction ofcompounds and mixtures. The Peng-Robinson cubic equation of state is one of the most well-knownformulations for gases and gas mixtures used in the process and energy industries. In this study, it isused to predict pertinent thermodynamic state variables of helium gas for its use in very hightemperature as well as extremely low temperature thermodynamic cycle application for powergeneration …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Smog Eating Structure
Abstract: Air quality has deteriaoted significantly over the past two decades, today pollution is one of the largest risk factors contributing to the disease’s burden, Air pollution affects individual health of citizens, increases mortality and morbidity rates and contributes in climate changes. So, in this paper we have used titanium-dioxide-infused concrete, which can remove smog from air when exposed to sunlight and ultraviolet lights. This technology is based on particles of …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 15–20 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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TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF SILICA FUME CONCRETE
Abstract: A suitable introduction of silica fume in concrete improves both the mechanical and chemical properties of the concrete. The long-live compressive strength of silica-fume concrete has been recently questioned by some researchers and they were regular in touch of it.This paper reports the results of compressive strength data on strength of silica which is on 4- to 6-year-old cores attained from well-documented field experiments which where both silica-fume and non-silica …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 39–44 Read article
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Effect of Accelerated Curing and Normal Curing Regimes on UFGGBFS-Based Semi-Lightweight Concrete
Abstract: This paper deals with the performance of semi-lightweight concrete (sLWC), prepared by using calcite powder pellets as coarse aggregates which was improved by partial replacement of cement with UFGGBFS (ultrafine ground granulated blast-furnace slag). Cement could be replaced by UFGGBFS as 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, and 70% to enhance the strength and durability properties of concrete. High-range water-reducing admixtures (HRWA) …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Experimental Study of Mechanical Properties Geopolymer Concrete.
Abstract: This experimental study aimed to define the parameters for optimum mix design of geopolymer concrete made by partial replacement of cement. The geopolymer concrete is nothing but the formation of fly ash and alkali activators. Fly ash is the waste product from the thermal power station and may use as the pozzolanic material. But, only fly ash is may not the only replacement for the cement, for the more binding …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 16–22 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 magnetic pole direction on the properties of magnetized water concrete
Abstract: This project aimed to study the variations in properties of concrete when magnetized water was being used instead of normal water, and also compare the effect of the magnetic pole on magnetized water concrete. In this research, based on reviewed literature, magnetized water was prepared by filling a glass beaker with water and then placing magnets at the sides of the container for the required number of hours. Sieve analysis …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 16–22 Read article