Magnetized Water Effect on Compressive Strength and Dosage of Superplasticizers and Water in Self-Compacting Concrete
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 30, Issue 3
Abstract
The use of self-compacting concrete (SCC) has been established; however, novel methods for optimizing and providing suitable workability are still developing. The effect of magnetized water on SCC, by keeping the dosage of superplasticizer constant and reducing the ratio of water-to-cement, was investigated. Results showed a 10% decrease in the amount of water required and a 12% increase in compressive strength. Moreover, the effect of magnetized water on the dosage of superplasticizer in SCC, for making a specific spread diameter () was studied. Results indicated that use of magnetized water in self-compacting concrete can reduce superplasticizer dosage by up 30%.
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Acknowledgments
The authors wish to acknowledge the Islamic Azad University Khomeinishahr branch for their financial support of this research project, and also the Physics Department of Isfahan University of Technology for their collaborations. The authors also thank the College of Engineering, Center for Energy Systems Research (CESR), and Center for the Management, Utilization, and Protection of Water Resources at Tennessee Technological University for technical support.
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Volume 30 • Issue 3 • March 2018
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Received: Mar 1, 2017
Accepted: Aug 29, 2017
Published online: Jan 6, 2018
Published in print: Mar 1, 2018
Discussion open until: Jun 6, 2018
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