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Investigating the Resistance Properties of Concrete Containing Waste Carpet Fibers Nejati, Faezeh; Mahboobi, Ali
Makara Journal of Technology Vol. 27, No. 2
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This research was conducted with the aim of investigating the use of waste carpet fiber (WCF) and assessing the resistance properties of concrete. The main goal of this study was to investigate the effect of the internal processing of concrete containing WCF on increasing its resistance properties. At the same time, the secondary goals pursued in the research included determining the optimal percentages of carpet fibers in improving compressive strength, tensile strength, and bending strength. The materials used included cement, aggregates, water, WCF, and super lubricant. This research applied seven mixing designs: A, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, and D2. Mixing plan A was the control plan. Sample B1 contained 2.45 kg/m3 of WCF and 40 kg/m3 of lyca for processing, while sample B2 contained 2.45 kg/m3 of WCF and no lyca. Sample C1 contained 35.7 kg/m3 of WCF and 80 kg/m3 of lyca for processing, sample C2 contained 35.7 kg/m3 of WCF and no lyca, Sample D1 contained 12.25 kg/m3 of WCF and 120 kg/m3 of lyca for processing, and sample D2 contained 12.25 kg/m3 of WCF and no lyca. The results showed that the use of waste carpet fibers and processing by lyca reduced the compressive strength of the samples. The results of the tensile strength test revealed that the use of waste carpet fibers along with processing by lyca increased the tensile strength of the samples. Finally, the flexural strength test results showed that the use of small amounts of WCF and lyca treatment led to an increase in the flexural strength of concrete.
Effect of Lime Content, Curing Temperature, and Aging Condition on Low-Alkaline Concrete Pour, Mahdi Parsa; Sharghi, Reza Shaban; Nejati, Faezeh; Najafi, Elmira Khaksar
Makara Journal of Technology Vol. 27, No. 3
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This study determines how curing temperatures, aging condition, and hydrated lime contents affect the unconfined compressive strength (UCS), modulus of elasticity, and workability of low-alkaline concrete. Samples were prepared in two different groups to determine the optimum hydrated lime content and aging conditions to assess the mutual effect of NaOH molarity and curing temperature, that is, 70 °C for 48 h or room temperature, on samples with and without lime. The results showed that the increase in hydrated lime content affected alkali concentration. The samples with lime exhibited a clear peak in UCS (6 M NaOH) compared with the continuous increase for the samples without lime. Lime content had a positive effect on eliminating heat curing and prolonging aging time to enhance the Young’s modulus and compressive strength. This result is promising for in-situ concreting. Similar to the effect of alkali concentration, lime contributed to the loss in slump value. The scanning electron microscopy images showed the formation of N-(C)-A-S-H gels as the main reaction products. Moreover, internal cracking contributed to the lower UCS of samples with 9 M NaOH compared with those with 6 M NaOH.