i-manager's Journal on Structural Engineering (JSTE)


Volume 2 Issue 4 December - February 2014

Research Paper

An Experimental Study on High Strength Concrete using Fly Ash and Alccofine

Mohammed Qureshi* , Yogendra Tandel**, Bhavin Patel***
* Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology and Research, Bardoli, Gujarat, India.
** Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, C. G. Patel Institute of Technology, Bardoli, Gujarat, India.
*** Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology and Research, Bardoli, Gujarat, India.
Qureshi, M., Tandel, Y., and Patel, B. (2014). An Experimental Study on High Strength Concrete using Fly Ash and Alccofine. i-manager’s Journal on Structural Engineering, 2(4), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.26634/jste.2.4.2752

Abstract

This paper presents the effects of using Fly Ash (class F) and Alccofine materials on performance of high-strength concrete with M60 grade of IS cube specimen. Fly ash replacement varies from 26% to 18% and Alccofine replacement varies from 4% to 12%. We are using Poly Carboxylate Ether based superplasticizer for achieving workability of concrete. Dosage of superplasticizer is same for all mix proportions. Five types of mix proportions containing Fly Ash and Alccofine with different proportions in addition to ordinary Portland cement were investigated and tested for compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural strength and loss in weight and compressive strength for durability aspects. The result shows that all the concretes achieve compressive strength higher than 41 MPa that is required for high strength concrete as per ACI 363. It is also observed that the strength gain at 28 to 56 days was higher than 7 to 28 days. Durability characteristics of high strength concrete with admixtures containing class F Fly Ash and Alccofine were conducted by acid resistance and sulphate attack at 28 days. The result shows that fly ash and Alccofine added as a cement replacement in concrete offers good response for durability criteria.

Research Paper

Optimal Dynamic Allocation of Servers to Tasks using Simultaneous Perturbation Stochastic Algorithm

Shalabh Bhatnagar* , Shreya Thusoo**
* Professor, Department of Computer Science and Automation, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India.
** Student, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, India.
Bhatnagar, S., and Thusoo, S. (2014). Optimal Dynamic Allocation of Servers to Tasks using Simultaneous Perturbation Stochastic Algorithm. i-manager’s Journal on Structural Engineering, 2(4), 10-16. https://doi.org/10.26634/jste.2.4.2753

Abstract

In this paper, an algorithm for simulation based parameter optimisation over discrete sets using the basic Simultaneous Perturbation Stochastic Algorithm (SPSA) has been developed. The objective function to be minimised is itself the long run average of certain objective functions whose noise estimates are obtained via simulation. Arrivals follow a Markov Modulated Poisson Process (MMPP) while the service times are generated exponentially. Application of this algorithm for the Dynamic Allocation of Servers has been studied and its authenticity has been checked for varying parameter values. Certain modifications have been introduced for the specified case for speedy convergence of results and study of the sensitivity of the algorithm with respect to its parameters and step-size. The results have been presented and verified to fall along the expected line.

Research Paper

Comparative Study and Analysis of Multi-Storied Base Isolated Building

Shakir Gani* , 0**
* M.Tech Student, Civil Engineering Department, Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering & Management, Nagpur, India.
** Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Department, Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering & Management, Nagpur, India.
Gani, S., and Gharad, A.M. (2014). Comparative Study and Analysis of Multi-Storied Base Isolated Building. i-manager’s Journal on Structural Engineering, 2(4), 17-23. https://doi.org/10.26634/jste.2.4.2754

Abstract

Base isolation technique is one of the most widely implemented seismic protection systems in earthquake prone areas. The term 'base' refers to the foundation of a structure and 'isolation' refers to reduced interaction between the ground and the structure resting over it. Base isolation is a very effective way to counteract the damaging component of seismic forces and is one of the most widely implemented and accepted seismic protection systems. The mechanism of the base isolator increases the natural period of the overall structure, and decreases its acceleration response to earthquake / seismic motion.A multi-storied R.C.C (Reinforced Cement Concrete) building with lead rubber bearing is introduced throughout this study.Validation of SAP2000 for base isolation technique using a mathematical model is carried out. Comparison between base shear values considering fixed base for the static and dynamic analysis is shown. Also the comparison between the base shear values of fixed and isolated base considering dynamic analysis (response spectrum and linear time history) is explored. For response spectrum analysis, the reduction in base shear value for base isolated building is upto 62%, whereas for the same base isolated building and for linear time history analysis, this reduction is upto 85% - 90%.

Research Paper

Effect of High Temperature and Cooling Regimes on Residual Properties and Spalling of HPFRCC

T. Sekar*
*Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University College of Engineering, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, India.
Sekar, T. (2014). Effect of High Temperature and Cooling Regimes on Residual Properties and Spalling of HPFRCC. i-manager’s Journal on Structural Engineering, 2(4), 24-31. https://doi.org/10.26634/jste.2.4.2755

Abstract

The work reported in this paper was carried out to study the effect of high temperature and cooling regimes on residual properties and spalling of High Performance Fibre Reinforced Cement Composites (HPFRCC). The properties studied include residual compressive strength and residual density. A total of 168 numbers of High Performance Concrete (HPC) cubes of size 100 x 100 x 100 mm were cast with and without steel fibres. The cubes were heated to different levels of elevated temperatures using an electric furnace and cooled by two different cooling systems and then finally tested for residual properties at different ages. Test results indicate that, irrespective of cooling regimes, HPC and HPFRCC cubes heated at 250°C had a higher residual strength than unheated cubes at all ages of testing. But, when they were heated at 500 and 750°C, they had a lower residual strength than unheated cubes. Cubes cooled by furnace cooling had a higher residual strength than cubes cooled by water cooling. HPC and HPFRCC cubes exposed up to 750°C had a lower residual density than unheated cubes at all ages of testing. There is a recovery of strength with time when exposed to low elevated temperature than to high elevated temperature. At 750°C, the colour of HPC and HPFRCC cubes became white and cracks were observed in HPC cubes, where as no cracks were formed on HPFRCC cubes. Incorporation of steel fibres into HPC cubes improved its fire resistance.

Research Paper

Steel Fibre Reinforced High Performance Concrete Beam under Half Cyclic Loading

K. Gomathi* , S. Elavenil**
* Research Student, SRM University, Chennai.
** Professor, School of Mechanical and Building Sciences, V.I.T. University, Vandalur, Chennai.
Gomathi, K., and Elavenil, S. (2014). Steel Fibre Reinforced High Performance Concrete Beam under Half Cyclic Loading . i-manager’s Journal on Structural Engineering, 2(4), 32-37. https://doi.org/10.26634/jste.2.4.2756

Abstract

Concrete structures are often subjected to various types of static and dynamic forces. Fibre reinforcement improves the behaviour of reinforced concrete beams. Experimental investigations were made to study the response of steel fiber reinforced concrete beams under half cyclic loading. Fourteen beams, of which two were control beams, all having size of 150x225x1800 mm length are prepared using cement concrete grade M 30 and designed as under reinforced beam. Twelve beams are strengthened with the addition of straight steel fibres in different volume fraction of 0.5%, 0.75% and 1% for the aspect ratios of 65 and 80. The observations of ductility, rotational capacity and residual strength are compared with steel fibre reinforced concrete beams through hysteric load-deflection and moment-rotation curves. It was found that the provision of 1 % volume fraction of fibres with aspect ratio 80 has better performance in terms of 18% increase in ductility index, 5.4% increase in rotational capacity and 44% increase in residual strength. Steel fibre reinforced concrete beams have exhibited smaller crack width compared with control beams.