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Sarhad University Final Year Thiesis
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Densities of Light weight concrete ranges from 1,800, 1,700, 1,600 down to
300 kg/m3.
Lightweight Concrete is ideal for roof deck repairs, elevated floor slabs or overlays
on existing floor decks.
Lightweight Concrete also offers slower temperature transfer rates than standard
weight concrete, resulting in improved insulation factors.
OBJECTIVES
Objective of the Research
Khairabad bridge,Attock
100
25.4 1 inch 0 0 0
90.48
19 ¾ inch 198 9.52 9.52
38.72
12.7 ½ inch 1076 51.75 61.28
11.4
9.5 3/8 inch 568 27.3 88.6
3.8
4.75 3/16 inch 158 7.6 96.20
0
Pan 79 3.79 100
Total 2079
METHODOLOGY
Specific Gravity of Light weight coarse aggregate
The specific gravity test was carried out, according to ASTM C 127-04, the
specific gravity of coarse aggregate sample was 0.61.
Specific gravity (SSD) = B/(B-C)
Mixing of Material
METHODOLOGY
• Curing
• 28 days standard curing is done.
METHODOLOGY
Compressive strength test
If the LWA are saturated before mixing, the strength of the resulting concrete is
about 5 to 10 percent lower as compared by to concrete casted by using dry
aggregates.
It is common practice that when water absorption is more than 10 %, LWA are
pre-soaked.as in our case water absorption of LWA is 6.31% so it is not pre-
soaked.
The porosity and water absorption of LWA depends on expansion during bloating
of aggregates. Higher expansion mean the LWA are more porous and ultimately
absorb more water. .
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
• Bulk density and Specific gravity of LWA and NWA
Bulk density and specific gravity was determined according to ASTM C 127-04.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Bulk density is the mass of LWA divided by the volume they occupy.
• LWA have bulk density much less than that of normal weight aggregates (NW).
• Comparing bulk densities of LWA with NWA, it is evident that the light weight
aggregate concrete is considerably lighter than concrete made with normal weight
aggregates.
• So LWAC have less unit weight according to NWAC which is its biggest
advantage as less unit weight refers to less dead weight of the concrete.
• recommended dosage of 0.8% by weight of cement was added with water while
mixing of concrete.
• Moreover strength can be increased by adding mineral admixture like (fly ash,
blast furnace slag etc ) as well as by adding chemical admixture .
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Split Tensile strength
• Splitting tensile strength test on concrete cylinder is a method to determine the
tensile strength of concrete.
• The concrete is very weak in tension due to its brittle nature and is not expected
to resist the direct tension.
• Physical and chemical testing on bloated material shows that bloated material is
suitable for use in construction where weight saving is required.
• LWAC have less unit weight as compared to NWA this is very helpful in those
constructions where reduction of dead load of the structure is required.
• Light weight aggregate concrete has high tensile strength at age of 28 days as
compared to that of NWC. LWAC have a comparable compressive strength at the
age of 28 days.
Conclusions and Recommendations
Recommendations
• Properties of LWAC can be investigated by using light weight fine aggregates in
place of normal fine aggregates.
• Strength of LWAC can be checked by using different mix ratios.
• Strength of LWAC can be checked by using different Water cement ratio.
• Effect of mineral admixtures on LWAC can also be investigated.
• Bleeding and plastic cracking behavior of LWAC can also be checked.
• Effect of curing on LWAC can be found.
• Cost comparison can be carried out for different types of light weight aggregate
concrete cast in Pakistan.
References
• Kamsiah. M. I. (2003). Study of lightweight concrete behavior.
• http://theconstructor.org/concrete/all-about-light-weight-concrete/1670/
SUBMITTED BY:
Muhammad Qadeer Ali SUIT-15-01-079-0794
Roll no: 15-FA-64094
Bilal Saleem SUIT-15-01-079-0429
Roll no: 15-FA-64620
Faisal Ali SUIT-15-01-079-0430
Roll no: 15-FA-64621
DURATION OF PROJECT:
It will take about 3–4 months to complete this project.
ENDORSEMENT:
Date: ________________________