An effect of nano alumina and nano titanium di oxide with polypropylene fiber on the concrete: mechanical and durability study
Abstract For a long time, researchers have worked to improve the qualities of cement-based mixes. Because of their small size, strong reactivity, and huge surface area, nanoparticles are becoming more and more regarded as one of the greatest substitutes for cement because of their capacity to increa...
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| description | Abstract For a long time, researchers have worked to improve the qualities of cement-based mixes. Because of their small size, strong reactivity, and huge surface area, nanoparticles are becoming more and more regarded as one of the greatest substitutes for cement because of their capacity to increase durability and strength. This work presents the results of an experimental investigation into the strength and durability properties of fiber-reinforced concretes with polypropylene (PP) fibers added to the concrete by volume and nano Al2O3 and nano TiO2 are used as partial substitutes for cement. Nano Al2O3 and nano TiO2 particles used ranged in size from 30 to 300 nm. The specimens were cast using cement blended nano Al2O3 and nano TiO2 percentages of 1%, 2%, 3%, and 4% by weight of cement. M55 grade concrete was employed for the casting process. The addition of PP fibers to the concrete was 0.5% by volume. The specimens underwent a battery of mechanical tests, including microstructural testing, compression testing, split tensile strength testing, and rupture modulus testing. Furthermore, tests for durability factors such as porosity, sorptivity, and degradation were conducted, and the findings are presented. By comparing the outcomes, it was shown that the inclusion of 0.5% PP fibers and 2% nano Al2O3 or nano TiO2 improved the mechanical qualities, but a decrease followed this in strength. The findings demonstrated that 2% nano Al2O3 combined with 0.5% PP fiber had a greater mechanical strength than 2% nano TiO2. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c14c92ad40464f6699d7e6d1a772749e2025-01-19T12:38:19ZengSpringerDiscover Civil Engineering2948-15462025-01-01211910.1007/s44290-025-00161-8An effect of nano alumina and nano titanium di oxide with polypropylene fiber on the concrete: mechanical and durability studyAwadhesh Srivastava0Abhishek Mishra1Sachin Kumar Singh2Institute of Engineering and TechnologyInstitute of Engineering and TechnologyInstitute of Engineering and TechnologyAbstract For a long time, researchers have worked to improve the qualities of cement-based mixes. Because of their small size, strong reactivity, and huge surface area, nanoparticles are becoming more and more regarded as one of the greatest substitutes for cement because of their capacity to increase durability and strength. This work presents the results of an experimental investigation into the strength and durability properties of fiber-reinforced concretes with polypropylene (PP) fibers added to the concrete by volume and nano Al2O3 and nano TiO2 are used as partial substitutes for cement. Nano Al2O3 and nano TiO2 particles used ranged in size from 30 to 300 nm. The specimens were cast using cement blended nano Al2O3 and nano TiO2 percentages of 1%, 2%, 3%, and 4% by weight of cement. M55 grade concrete was employed for the casting process. The addition of PP fibers to the concrete was 0.5% by volume. The specimens underwent a battery of mechanical tests, including microstructural testing, compression testing, split tensile strength testing, and rupture modulus testing. Furthermore, tests for durability factors such as porosity, sorptivity, and degradation were conducted, and the findings are presented. By comparing the outcomes, it was shown that the inclusion of 0.5% PP fibers and 2% nano Al2O3 or nano TiO2 improved the mechanical qualities, but a decrease followed this in strength. The findings demonstrated that 2% nano Al2O3 combined with 0.5% PP fiber had a greater mechanical strength than 2% nano TiO2.https://doi.org/10.1007/s44290-025-00161-8Compressive strengthNano TiO2Nano SIO2PorositySorptivity |
| spellingShingle | Awadhesh Srivastava Abhishek Mishra Sachin Kumar Singh An effect of nano alumina and nano titanium di oxide with polypropylene fiber on the concrete: mechanical and durability study Discover Civil Engineering Compressive strength Nano TiO2 Nano SIO2 Porosity Sorptivity |
| title | An effect of nano alumina and nano titanium di oxide with polypropylene fiber on the concrete: mechanical and durability study |
| title_full | An effect of nano alumina and nano titanium di oxide with polypropylene fiber on the concrete: mechanical and durability study |
| title_fullStr | An effect of nano alumina and nano titanium di oxide with polypropylene fiber on the concrete: mechanical and durability study |
| title_full_unstemmed | An effect of nano alumina and nano titanium di oxide with polypropylene fiber on the concrete: mechanical and durability study |
| title_short | An effect of nano alumina and nano titanium di oxide with polypropylene fiber on the concrete: mechanical and durability study |
| title_sort | effect of nano alumina and nano titanium di oxide with polypropylene fiber on the concrete mechanical and durability study |
| topic | Compressive strength Nano TiO2 Nano SIO2 Porosity Sorptivity |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s44290-025-00161-8 |
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