Pulse Velocity Measurements in Fly Ash Blended Cementitious Systems Containing 43 Grade Cement

Investigations on the different supplementary cementitious materials based on the hardening properties and the optimized dosage in cementitious systems find the right choice of pozzolanic material. It is essential to combine various additive/admixtures in concrete in proper proportions to maximize the benefits resulting in cost savings in construction. In the recent years, production technology and composition of hydraulic cements affect the setting and early age behavior of cementitious material. The addition of fly ash in cement is one viable technology to derive maximum benefits in terms of the economy and improved pozzolanic reaction. Ultrasonic pulse velocity testing is a feasible method for evaluating the hardening properties of cementitious materials. In this study, an attempt was made to derive the engineering basis for understanding the development of hardness during hydration of fly ash (FA) based cementitious systems. The tests conducted using pulse velocity technique proved to be an effective method for characterizing the early strength gain properties of different cementitious systems.

• Record URL:
  https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/369387
• Availability:
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • © 2013 V. M. Sounthararajan and A. Sivakumar.
• Authors:
  • Sounthararajan, V M
  • Sivakumar, A
• Publication Date: 2013

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: Article ID 369387
• Serial:
  • ISRN Civil Engineering
  • Volume: 2013
  • Publisher: Hindawi Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 20905106
  • EISSN: 20905114
  • Serial URL: http://www.isrn.com/journals/ce/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Admixtures; Concrete hardening; Fly ash; Portland cement; Pozzolanic action
• Candidate Terms: Blended cement
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ultrasonic pulse velocity
• Subject Areas: Highways; Materials; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01493443
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 9 2013 11:49AM