Strength Properties of Nano Silica Recycled Sustainable Concrete
S. Yuvaraj1, V. Anish2.
1Dr. S. Yuvaraj*, Department of Civil Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India.
2V. Anish, Department of Civil Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India.
Manuscript received on 02 July 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 09 July 2019 | Manuscript published on 30 August 2019 | PP: 2245-2248 | Volume-8 Issue-10, August 2019 | Retrieval Number: I8954078919/2019©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijitee.I8954.0881019
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Abstract: This experiment highlights the salient features of concrete under nanotechnology. Concrete production requires huge amount of cement and aggregates which eventually increases carbon emission and contaminates environment. Hence, incorporation of ‘F’ class fly ash which is partially replaced for cement, recycled aggregate and cactus gel can be done which can reduce dumping issues, carbon emission and cost. However, incorporation of fly ash in ordinary Portland cement deviates its strength consequently. Hence, Nano-silica can be added as an additive to fill up the deviation, thereby increasing its workability and improving the strengthening factor of concrete. In this paper mineral admixture such as Nano-silica were used to increase the strength of concrete and natural polymer substances such as cactus jelly is used to increase the workability of concrete. For the binding material cement were replaced with the fly-ash at the percentage of 60% respectively and for the coarse aggregate quarry aggregate has been replaced with recycled aggregate with the proportion of 40% and 60% respectively. In the investigation three specimens were casted say conventional, replacement of 60% and replacement of 60% with Nano silica and cactus extract solution. The result of compressive and flexural strength were compared. The aim of this experiment is to maintain the economy and environmental effect.
Keywords: Nano-silica, Cactus Jelly, Recycled Aggregate, Sustainable Concrete and Fly-ash
Scope of the Article: Nano Technology