2.1 INTRODUCTION
The primary objective of every concrete mix designer is to achieve the desired hardened properties of concrete in the most economical way. This aim can be fulfilled if the various concrete ingredients are relatively proportioned to yield an optimized result. In order to comply with ACI recommendations, strength tests are usually performed between 7 and 28 days after the concrete has been placed. This is time consuming and also experimental errors are inevitable because the right amount of mix needed to achieve the desired result is an iterative process. This is due to the non-linear relationship between concrete and its mix ingredients
(C. Deepa et al. 2001). In order to reduce the level of difficulty in estimating the strength of concrete by the traditional method, researchers have proposed different data-mining tools for a rapid and reliable prediction.
This section discusses the current models which have been developed to predict the compressive strength of concrete at the 28th day. Under this section, only six different models have been reviewed.
2.2 Artificial Neural Network
An artificial neural network (ANN), which is often called a neural network, is a mathematical model inspired by biological neural networks. A neural network is made up of an interconnected group of artificial neurons, and it processes information using a connectionist approach to computation. In most instances, a
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neural network is an adaptive system that changes its structure
Me and my lab partner, obtained a mixture of a un known proportion from the instructor and then flow the guide line in our lab manual to separate the mixture by applying the separation method motioned in our lab manual pages 33-40 . In this experiment, the separation methods were decantation,
This report provides an analysis and evaluation of the current and forecasted profitability, liquidity and financial stability of Alliance Concrete. Methods of analysis include forecasting the income statement and balance sheet to calculate financial ratios and profitability ratios. The key drivers for the income statement was management’s assumption about the sales environment surrounding Alliance Concrete. All calculations can be found on the attached document. Results of data analyzed show that Alliance Concrete is experiencing sales decline, profitability decline, but is relatively financially stable for the most part. The report finds the prospects of the company in its current
information in the analysis. The Appendix to this teaching note contains a discussion of these
R. Jon Grafton, P.E., Business Development Manager for Oldcastle Precast’s Western Region, was honored as a PCI Fellow at the 2017 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Convention and National Bridge Conference in Cleveland, OH.
Keep the operation stationed around the mixture; no need exists to reposition the mixing bowl when the next steps also require the mixer. Total up one three-quarter cup of flour, one-half teaspoon of baking soda, and one-half teaspoon of salt from the supplies and drop them into the bowl. At this stage, blend in each ingredient before the addition of the next. For each baker the number of chocolate chips added to the mixture varies based on personal preference; pour in as much chocolate chips as you desire and place the entire bowl into the fridge for a quick
Dina is in the preoperational stage of development according to Piaget’s theory of cognitive development. This stage occurs between the ages of 2 to 7. In this stage children’s thought processes are still under development. Children in the preoperational stage have concrete thoughts. She demonstrates concrete thoughts because she only sees one possibility of not obeying the law is going to jail.
The secret to reaching someone with words is, describing what you are talking about. But not too much or you won't have the person thinking about it. using a good tone of voice as well helps with how the person in the poem is feeling. In the poem " concrete mixers " the poet describes how the concrete mixers are being washed " Like elephant tenders they hose them down.
The function of cement is for isolating production zone and to provide support for the casing [11].Portland cement is made up of calcium oxide (CaO), silicon dioxide (SiO) and water (H2O) which the composition of calcium carbonate is around 75-80 wt% and 20-25 wt% of clay [7],[14].. Compressive strength of Portland cement is developed through hydration. Hydration is chemical reaction between water and cement compound. The rheology and early strength of cement is developed from reaction of aluminate compound at the beginning of hydration. Rate of hydration can be control by adding gypsum. It is for preventing the premature hardening of cement. Gypsum will react with aluminate and hydroxyl ion to form ettrigate. Ettrigate will prevent hydration process by forming needle shaped crystal on the aluminate and creating induction period [11].
INTRODUCTION When cement is mixed with water in order to prepare concrete, the hardened concrete formed after hydration is not a solid mass but a porous material. There is formation of pores due to water which is initially added. Water occupies some fraction of the total initial volume and after the hydration of cement water is held physically, chemically or is adsorbed on product after hydration. This leads to formation of different types of pore structure inside the hydrated cement. CLASSIFICATION OF PORES STRUCTURES IN HYDRATED CEMENT 1.
.1.8.1.1.3. Stress-strain curves for normal and lightweight concrete for the design of cross-sections in Euro code:
Additives to the mix changes some characters of the outcome, density smell colour and even form in some cases,
Concrete as is well known is a heterogeneous mix of cement, water and aggregates. The admixtures may be added in concrete in order to enhance some of the properties desired specially. In its simplest form, concrete is a mixture of paste and aggregates. Various materials are added such as fly ash, rice husk, and admixture to obtain concrete of desired property. The character of the concrete is determined by quality of the paste. The key to achieving a strong, durable concrete rests in the careful proportioning, mixing and compacting of the ingredients.
Products that last longer are called, high- performance products. Properly proportioned and cured mixtures of super-plasticized concrete, with 0.4 or less w/cm, show a little or no permeability. In fact, super-plasticized concrete mixtures made with blended portland cements containing mineral additives exhibit unusually low permeability ratings in the ASTM C 1202, Rapid Chloride Penetration Test.
Thou, blending, mixing and agitation are a number of the most standard terms that are used interchangeably blending is a light method as a result of it combines two and more solids during an absolutely blended state, it generally adds a little quantity of fluid to the product.
Concrete is known for being an enticing building material because of its economic availability. While steel and wood can be expensive, reinforced concrete has consistently proven to be cheaper and efficient. When forms go beyond rigid structure, reinforced concrete provides the next level of opportunities blurring the line between structure and architecture. This gray zone is where the capabilities of structural art falls. Within reinforced concrete building, pre-fabricated systems link the desire to economically create sculptural design that continues a relationship with classical architecture. Reinforced concrete holds the potential to bridge the expressiveness of design with the functionality of monumentality.