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Influence of gravel and adjuvant on the compressive strength and water absorption of concrete

Fall, Yahya and Chourak, Mimoun and Cherif, Seif-Eddine and Himi, Mahjoub and Rougui, Mohammed (2019) Influence of gravel and adjuvant on the compressive strength and water absorption of concrete. Pollack Periodica, 14 (1). pp. 95-106. ISSN 1788-1994

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Abstract

Concrete is the most commonly used material in civil engineering, given its economic cost and ease of manufacture. Its strength depends on the characteristics of its constituents. A good mix makes it possible to build solid, durable and economical structures. The present work aims to characterize the gravel of the Eastern region (quarry of eastern Morocco) by granulometric analysis and water absorption. Then, the studied gravel is used to produce three types of concrete (B20, B25 and B30), which were assessed in terms of water absorption and compressive strength. The last step is to study the effect of an adjuvant, more specifically a water reducer, on mechanical characteristics of local concrete. B25 concrete was chosen for the last step since it is the most used type in the region. Results show that adding a water reducer adjuvant, in this case ‘Chrysoplast’, can improve the compressive strength of concrete if the percentage added is accurately determined.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: MTA KFB támogatási szerződés alapján archiválva
Subjects: T Technology / alkalmazott, műszaki tudományok > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) / általános mérnöki tudományok
Depositing User: Eszter Bálint
Date Deposited: 07 Aug 2019 12:25
Last Modified: 01 Apr 2021 23:15
URI: http://real.mtak.hu/id/eprint/95405

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