Analysis of Properties of Concrete Using Expanded Clay Pebbles as Fine Aggrigates

Abstract

Aggregate occupies most of the volume of the concrete. It is the stuff that the cement paste coats and binds together. The composition, shape, and size of aggregate all have significant impact on the workability, durability, strength, weight and shrinkage of concrete. In this paper analysis of properties of concrete using clay soil aggregates as course aggregate in concrete, transmitting temperature and temperature reduction time to normal Portland cement in different grade of concrete. Using clay soil aggregate as fine aggregate the transmitting temperature and temperature reduction time will reduces. This gives better results hence we can use clay soil aggregate as course aggregate where temperature of concrete plays an important role. Using expanded clay pebbles as fine aggregates increases the aesthetic appearance, so this can be used in manufacturing ceramics, tiles and crockeries.

Optimization of Red Sand Particle Size and Composition in Mixture with Ordinary Sand to Enhance Concrete Quality

“…In some case, additives (admixture) can be added to change their properties of concrete to increase their function and more economically. Concrete is widely used because of its advantages which easily formed in accordance with construction needs, able to carry heavy loads, withstand high temperatures, and small maintenance costs [1][2][3][4][5]. Concrete can be obtained from mixing fine and coarse aggregate materials, namely sand, stone, broken stone, or other similar materials, by adding enough cement adhesives, and water as an auxiliary material for chemical reactions during the hardening and concrete treatment processing [5][6][7][8].…”