LITERATURE SURVEY

D.Kavitha , K.V.N Mallikarjunrao May-Jun 2018

They concluded that, The density of foamed concrete is inversely proportional to the percentage
of foam that is added to the slurry/mortar. The mixed proportion for foamed concrete used in this
research report cannot be used for structural purpose because there 28 days compressive strength
is less than 17 MPa. This study has shown that the use of flay ash in foam concrete, can be
greatly improves its properties. Both the foamed concrete mixed proportions can be used for
making partition walls in buildings.

Mugahed Amran, Roman Fediuk, Nikolai Vatin, Yeong Huei Lee, Gunasekaran Murali ,
Togay Ozbakkaloglu, Sergey Klyuev, Hisham Alabduljabber September 2020

The properties of FC, which make it attractive for potential use in construction, are briefly
summarized. It has been shown that the addition of fibres of various origins have a high
beneficial
in enhancing the mechanical characteristics of FC by optimizing the microstructure of FC mass
to allow its application for use in load-bearing structures. Natural and artificial fibres that are
capable of increasing the efficiency of FRFC along this path have been classified. The factors
influencing the properties of FRFC have been revealed and discussed, the most important of
which is the density in the fresh and hardened state; type, diameter, content and length of fibre;
the size of the aggregates; and the percentage of pozzolanic supplements. By varying these
characteristics, optimal fresh state properties (consistency, rheology, workability, segregation
and water separation) and hardened state properties (compressive, tensile, bending strength,
impact viscosity, and modulus of elasticity, water absorption, shrinkage and thermal
conductivity) can be achieved.

Simi Das M A, Praveen Mathew May 2017

Foam concrete can be effectively applied in construction industry due to its desirable properties.
Fiber aerated lightweight concrete (FALC) has a promising future for precast concrete panels
that can be used in both small and tall building structures because it combines the comfort of
AALC, the adaptability of lightweight aggregate concrete, and the reliability of FRC.
Highperformance
aerated concrete has considerable potential for practical application. Mechanical properties of
foamed concrete depends on the foam volume, type and volume of fiber and the compressive
strength is influenced by the shape, size and method of pore formation, age of the sample,
direction of loading, characteristics of ingredients used and method of curing.

K C Brady, G R A Watts M R Jones January 2001

Foamed concrete was used for the construction of approach embankments to a railway bridge in
Colchester, details have been given by Pickford and Crompton (1996) and Anon (1996). The
foundation subsoil at the site was a soft clay and by using foamed concrete rather than normal
weight backfill, the required number of piles to the embankment reduced substantially and the
wall thickness of the abutment was halved: see Aldridge (2000b). As both a relatively low
density and high strength were required, two mixes were used. The upper metre was formed
from foamed concrete having a compressive strength of 4.5 N/mm 2 (28-day) and a plastic
density of 1450 kg/m 3. Below this a lower density (1250 kg/m3), lower strength (3.0 N/mm 2)
mix was specified. The concrete was foamed on site, and measurements of plastic density and
specimens for monitoring compressive strength were taken every few loads. A total of 4000 m 3
of foamed concrete was placed at this site.