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10 Chapter 5
CHAPTER 5
EXPERIMENTAL SETUP AND PROCEDURES
5.1
GENERAL
The experimental setup and procedures for conducting various tests
5.2.1
compressive
strength
and
durability
effects
of
concrete,
150 mm 150 mm 150 mm size concrete cubes were cast and tested in
accordance with IS: 516-1959. All strength tests were conducted using
2000kN compression testing machine. Cube moulds of size 150x150x150 mm
were used. They were cleaned thoroughly using a waste cloth and then
properly oiled along its faces. Concrete was then filled in mould and then
compacted using a standard tamping rod of 60 cm length having a cross
sectional area of 25mm2. Concrete mixtures with different proportions of
copper slag ranging from 0% to 60% replacement for sand and 0% to 20% for
cement were prepared and tested.
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5.2.2
Concrete Cylinders
The size of cylinder used for split tensile strength and durability
studies was 150mm diameter and 300mm height. This test was conducted in
accordance with IS: 5816-1999. The crude oil was applied along the inner
surfaces of the mould for the easy removal of specimens from the mould.
Concrete was poured throughout its length and compacted well.
For corrosion test, 12mm diameter bars of Fe 250 grade of steel
were embedded at the centre of the specimens with 70mm cover thickness.
5.2.3
Concrete Discs
Disc shaped specimens of nominal size 100mm diameter x 50mm
thickness was used to carry out RCPT test in concrete in accordance with
ASTM C-1202. Moulds are made by using PVC. The crude oil was applied
earlier along the inner surfaces of the mould for the easy removal of
specimens from the mould.
5.2.4
Concrete Beams
Concrete beams of standard size 750 x 150 x 150 mm confirming to
IS: 516-1959 was used for this study. A total number of 21 specimens were
cast for different proportions of copper slag with sand in each series. Out of
which, three specimens were treated as controlled specimens. Seven test groups
were constituted with replacement of 0% (control specimen), 10%, 20%, 30%,
40%, 50% and 60% copper slag with sand in each series. Three specimens
were prepared for every replacement percentage and these beams were tested
for flexural strength in Universal Testing Machine of capacity 100 tonnes.
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5.3
5.3.1
RCC Beams
Two types of RCC structural elements have been considered for
study.
They are:
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length) were tested as simply supported beams under two point loading over
an effective span of 1400mm. The loads were applied at a distance of 470mm
on either side of the mid span of the beams of 1500mm length, as shown in
Figure 5.2. To study the performance of copper, slag replaced specimens.
These beams were tested in a loading frame of 500 kN capacity. The loads
were monitored through a high accuracy load cell with a load sensitive of 0.1
tonnes. For this case, mid span deflection was measured using dial gauges of
least count 0.01mm. The parameters such as initial cracking load, ultimate
load and the deflected shape of the specimens were noted.
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section of size 100mm x 100mm cross section and 1000mm long were used.
The head was provided at each end of columns with the size of 140mm x
100mm x100mm to avoid crushing failure. All the columns were provided
with four 8mm diameter Tar steel Fe 415 as longitudinal and 6mm diameter
mild steel rods Fe 250 as transverse reinforcement with spacing of 100mm
centre-to-centre distance. A 20mm effective cover for reinforcements was
provided. L/D ratio maintained for this type of column was 10. A total
number of 21 specimens were cast for different proportions of copper slag
with sand in each series. Three specimens were treated as controlled
specimens. The reinforcement details of the columns are shown in Figure 5.3.
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columns were tested in a column tester of 2000 kN capacity. The load was
applied gradually in a controlled manner in increments of 2kN by hand
pumping of the manually operated hydraulic jack. The loading was monitored
through a high accuracy load cell with a sensitivity of 1kN. The axial strain
values were measured from the compressometer positioned at mid height of
column for various loads taken from the proving ring. The lateral
deformations were measured by dial gauges of least count 0.01mm fixed at
adjacent faces of the columns as shown in Figure 5.4. The parameters such as
initial cracking load, ultimate load and the deflected shape of the specimens
were noted.
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The head was provided at each end of columns with the size of 240mm x
200mm x175mm to avoid crushing failure. L/D ratio maintained for this
column was 12.67. Therefore, this column is otherwise called long columns.
All the columns were provided with four 10mm diameter Tar steel Fe 415 as
longitudinal and 6mm diameter mild steel rods Fe 250 as lateral ties for
transverse reinforcement with spacing of 100mm centre-to-centre distance.
These column specimens were cast by using specially fabricated steel moulds.
The details of the geometry of the column specimens and details of
reinforcement used for the specimens are shown in Figure 5.5. For this
investigation, a total number of 36 column specimens were cast and tested for
sand and cement replacement (18Nos. - sand replacement, 12Nos.-cement
replacement, 3Nos. - combined replacement and 3Nos.-controlled specimens).
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5.3.3.1
columns were tested in a column tester of 2000 kN capacity. The load was
applied gradually in a controlled manner in increments of 2kN by hand
pumping of the manually operated hydraulic jack. The loading was monitored
through a high accuracy load cell with a sensitivity of 1kN. The lateral
buckling deformations were measured by LVDTs of least count 0.01mm fixed
at adjacent faces of the columns at mid span as shown in Figure 5.6. The
parameters such as initial cracking load, ultimate load and the deflected shape
of the specimens were noted. Cracks formed on the surfaces were marked and
identified. The load and deflection characteristics were studied.
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5.4
EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURES
5.4.1
and without copper slag. During casting, the cubes were mechanically
vibrated using a table vibrator. After 24 hours, the specimens were demoulded
and subjected to curing for 28 days in portable water. After curing, the
specimens were tested for compressive strength using compression testing
machine of 2000KN capacity. The maximum load at failure was taken. The
average compressive strength of concrete and mortar specimens was
calculated by using the following equation 5.1.
Ultimate compressive load (N)
2
(5.1)
The tests were carried out on a set of triplicate specimens and the
average compressive strength values were taken.
5.4.2
were cast with incorporating copper slag as partial replacement of sand and
cement. During casting, the cylinders were mechanically vibrated using a
table vibrator. After 24 hours, the specimens were demoulded and subjected
to curing for 28 days in portable water. After curing, the cylindrical
specimens were tested for split tensile strength using compression testing
machine of 2000kN capacity. The ultimate load was taken and the average
split tensile strength was calculated using the equation 5.2.
2P
2
(5.2)
LD
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where,
P=Ultimate load at failure (N),
L=Length of cylindrical specimen (mm),
D=Diameter of cylindrical specimen (mm).
The tests were carried out on a set of triplicate specimens and the
average tensile strength values were taken.
5.4.3
(5.3)
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Below 2.0
Approximate
compressive strength
N/mm2
---
2.0 to 3.0
4.0
3.0 to 3.5
Upto 10
Fairly good
3.5 to 4.0
Upto 25
good
4.0 to 4.5
Upto 40
Very good
Above 4.5
> 40
Excellent
Longitudinal pulse
velocity km/sec
5.4.4
Quality of
concrete
Very poor
poor
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diameter and 300 mm height. The reinforced concrete samples (Figure 5.8) were
subjected to alternate wetting and drying exposure in 3.5% NaCl solution.
Regular D.C power supply of 12V is supplied continuously throughout the
corrosion period of 15 days. Positive terminal of voltmeter is connected with
soldered wires and negative terminal is connected with copper plate (cathode).
After the process of accelerated corrosion, all the specimens were disconnected
and removed from tank. After the corrosion period, the rod was taken out and
weighed. The loss in weight was calculated. From the weight loss values,
(ASTM G-1) the corrosion rates were obtained from the relationship
(K * W )
Corrosion rate =
mm/yr
(5.4)
(A*T*D)
where
Figure 5.8
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5.4.6
(Figure 5.9) were cast for various replacement percentages of sand and
cement with copper slag in concrete. After 24 hours, the disc specimens were
removed from the mould and subjected to curing for 90 days in chloride free
distilled water. After curing, the specimens were tested for chloride
permeability. All the specimens were dried free of moisture before testing.
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Table 5.3 Charge passed through RCPT test as per ASTM C1202
Charge passed
coulombs
>4000
Chloride ion
penetrability
High
2000-4000
Moderate
1000-2000
Low
100-1000
Very low
<100
Negligible
S.No
(5.5)
where,
Q = Charge passed (Coulombs)
I0 = Current (amperes) immediately after voltage is applied
It = Current (amperes) at t minutes after voltage is applied
5.4.7
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after they cooled to room temperature (Wd). Using these weights, saturated
water absorption (SWS) was calculated. The formula used to find water
absorption value of concrete specimens is given in equation 5.6.
SWA= [ (Ws-Wd) / Wd ] 100
(5.6)
where,
5.4.8
SWA
Ws
Wd
stored in a place at a temperature of 27C for 24 hours and then the specimens
were water cured for 28 days. After 28 days of curing, the specimens were
taken out and allowed to dry for one day. Weights of the cubes were taken.
For acid attack, 5% of dilute sulphuric acid (H2So4) by volume of the water
with ph value of about two was used. After that, cubes were immersed in the
above said acid water for a period of 30 - 60 days.
For sulphate attack, 5% sodium sulphate (Na2So4) and 5%
magnesium sulphate (MgSo4) by weight of water was added. The specimens
were kept for alternate wet and dry tests and were repeated for 30 cycles. The
concentration of the solution was maintained throughout this period by
changing the solution periodically. The specimens were taken out from acid
and sulphate solution at 30& 60 days. The surface of the cubes were cleaned,
weighed and tested in the compression testing machine.
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5.4.9
compacted while filling the laminar box. The base plate is attached to the
lower half of the box. A porous stone is placed in the box. A plain grid is
placed on the porous stone, keeping its segregations at right angles to the
direction of shear. The upper grid, porous stone and the pressure pad are
placed on the specimen. The box is placed inside the large container and
mounted on the loading frame. The upper half of the box is brought in contact
with the proving ring. The dial gauge is fitted to the container to give the
shear displacement. The locking pins are removed. The normal load is applied
to give a normal stress of 0.1Kg/cm2.Shear load is then applied at a constant
rate of strain which is generally between 1mm to 2mm per minute. The test is
continued till the specimen fails. The failure is indicated when the proving
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ring dial gauge begins to recede after having reached the maximum. The
following equation 5.7.
In proving ring, 575 divisions = 100Kg
Shear force at failure = (proving ring reading/575) x 100
Ultimate shear stress = shear force at failure / area of shear box
= x tan ()
(5.7)
where,
= Shear stress in kg/cm2
= Normal stress in kg/cm2 and
= Angle of internal friction
5.4.11
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with the loading cap. Zero adjustment was made on dial gauge to compensate
for the load due to cell pressure and piston friction. Additional stress was
added to the triaxial cell and the displacement values of specimens were taken
directly from the digital indicator which is fixed at control panel. The
following shear strength parameters has been observed (equations 5.8) from
the above triaxial shear test.
Original area of
specimen
A0 = 13
Corrected area
Ac = A0/1-
Strain
= L/L0
Axial stress
where,
A0 = Original Area in mm2
Ac = Corrected Area in mm2
= Strain
L = Change in Length in mm
L0 = Original Length in mm
= Angle of internal friction
1 = Axial stress in kg/cm2
3 = All round pressure in kg/cm2 and
f = Angle of Shear failure plane in degrees
(5.8)
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5.5
5.5.1
and user designed cams. The maximum payload capacity of shake table is
30kg and the table has the dimension of 400mm x 300mm. The dimension of
circular mounting plate is 390mm. The variable speed DC motor, having
power of 1 H.P is used. The cam is connected to a variable speed DC motor
with a help of a camshaft. The frequency range of the cam is 0 to 25Hz and
the allowable frequency rang as 1.0mm.
5.5.2
was used. It contains four channels with analog output and connected to the
Data Acquisition System. The signal conditioning amplifier operates on 230V
supply and has inbuilt excitation supply for the accelerometers and individual
signal conditioning circuits for all 4 channels.
5.5.3
Accelerometers
The high sensitivity accelerometers have the acceleration range of
+4g to -4g was used. It can measure for higher frequency upto 100 Hz.
5.5.4
Oscilloscope
A four channel digital storage oscilloscope is used to read and store
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5.5.5
meter of size 15mm is used. One can measure velocity, acceleration, RMS
value, peak value, data hold, maximum and minimum value. The velocity
range is 20 and 200mm/s, the acceleration range is 200 and 2000m/s and the
frequency range is 40Hz-1 KHz.
5.5.6
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Figure 5.11 Shake table with laminar box and retaining wall model
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5.5.7
lateral movement. When the wall is at rest and the material is in its natural
state then the pressure applied by material is known as Earth Pressure at Rest.
When the retaining wall is at rest then the ratio between the lateral earth
pressure and the vertical pressure is called the co-efficient of the earth
pressure at rest,
Ko= (1-sin)
ii)
outward. When the wall moves away from the backfill, there is a decrease in
the pressure on the wall and this decrease continues until a minimum value is
reach after which there is no reduction in the pressure and the value will
become constant. This kind of pressure is known as active earth pressure.
When the retaining wall is moving away from the backfill the ratio between
lateral earth pressure and vertical earth pressure is called coefficient of active
earth pressure,
Ka = (1-sin)/( 1+sin).
iii)
wall moves towards the backfill, there is an increase in the pressure on the
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wall and this increase continues until a maximum value is reach after which
there is no increase in the pressure and the value will become constant. This
kind of pressure is known as passive earth pressure. This means that when the
wall is about to slip due to lateral thrust from the backfill, a resistive force is
applied by the soil in front of the wall. When the retaining wall is moving
towards the backfill, then the ratio between the lateral earth pressure and the
vertical earth pressure is called the Coefficient of passive earth pressure,
Kp=(1+sin)/( 1-sin).
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Ka = (1 - sin) / (1 + sin)
P a = 1/2 * Ka * * H2
where,
= Unit Weight of Material in kN/m3
H
Pa
(5.9)
(5.10)