Mix Optimization for Precast Concrete Members in Building Industrialization

Abstract:

The traditional mix proportion for concrete used in building field could not meet the requirements for industrialization production any more, and the optimization needs developing to obtain an ideal mix proportion for precast concrete with high early strength and good workability, as well as economy. To achieve the high early strength, Low-Alkalinity Sulphoaluminate Cement was selected, accompanied by Ordinary Portland Cement. The properties of other materials, namely aggregates (medium sand and gravel) and admixtures (polycarboxylate-based superplasticizer and sodium sulfate), were determined through literature review. The parameters of materials, such as the fineness modulus, mud-content of aggregates and cement strength, were determined. Besides, the range of water-cement ratio, admixture content and the ratio of two kinds of cements etc. in a total of 13 preliminary concrete mixes are analyzed. With further analysis, the four dominant factors were chosen, that is, water-cement ratio, cement content, superplasticizer content and sand ratio, leading to a series of orthogonal experiments with 3 levels of each factor. By analysis of test result data and consideration of cost, the optimized mix for precast concrete in building industrialization was carried out, of which the compressive strength in 10 hours reached the required strength and other properties reasonable.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 629-630)
• Pages: 382-387
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.629-630.382
• Online since: October 2014
• Authors: Jing Li*, Jun Zhang, Zhao Rong Hou, Sheng Wei Wu
• Keywords: Building Industrialization, Mix Optimization, Orthogonal Experiment

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