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Sieve analysis and Fineness Modulus of sand
| Sieve # | Weight retained (grams) | Cumulative Weight Retained (grams) | Cumulative Weight Percentage Retained |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 15 | 15 | 1.5 |
| 16 | 35 | 50 | 5 |
| 30 | 80 | 130 | 13 |
| 50 | 130 | 260 | 26 |
| 100 | 540 | 800 | 80 |
| Pan | 200 |
Physical test results of cement
| S.NO. | TESTS | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Specific Gravity | 3 |
| 2 | Consistency | 30% |
| 3 | Initial Setting Time | 45 minutes |
| 4 | Final Setting Time | 600 minutes |
Slump cone test results of different concrete mix
| Batch | Concrete Type | Mix Design Ratio | W/c Ratio | Slump |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plain Concrete | 1:2:4 | 0.6 | 25 mm |
| 2 | Plain Concrete | 1:1.5:3 | 0.45 | 25 mm |
| 3 | 10% Replacement with Recycled aggregate | 1:2:4 | 0.6 | 20 mm |
| 4 | 20% Replacement with Recycled aggregate | 1:2:4 | 0.6 | 25 mm |
| 5 | 30% Replacement with Recycled aggregate | 1:2:4 | 0.6 | 20 mm |
Test Results of Virgin and Recycled Aggregates
| S. NO. | Tests | Virgin Aggregates | Recycled Aggregates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPECIFIC GRAVITY | 2.7 | 2.6 |
| 2 | WATER ABSORPTION | 2% | 3% |
Properties of polypropylene fiber [18]
| S.No. | Properties | Dosage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shrinkage Cracking | Up to 0.3% by volume |
| 2 | Tensile Strength | 0.2–0.3% by volume |
| 3 | Flexural Strength & Toughness | 1.5% by volume |
| 4 | Impact Resistance | 0.2% by volume increases impact resistance by 250% |
| 0.3% by volume increases impact resistance by 900% | ||
| 5 | Permeability | 0.1% fiber by volume |
| 6 | Durability | 0.1% fiber by volume |