Effects of elevated temperatures on the mechanical properties of laterized concrete

Author:

Ukpata Joseph O.,Ewa Desmond E.,Liwhuliwhe Joseph U.,Alaneme George UwadiegwuORCID,Obeten Koyonor E.

Abstract

AbstractThis study explored the impact of elevated temperatures on the residual structural properties of concrete made with a non-conventional fine aggregate such as laterite and quarry dust. In regions prone to high temperatures, such as tropical climates, the structural integrity of concrete can be compromised when exposed to elevated temperatures. Concrete samples were subjected to high temperatures (250 °C) and compared with control samples tested under normal conditions. In this research, the concrete mix was altered by replacing fine aggregates with different combinations of laterite (Lat) and quarry dust (QD) at varying percentages: 10%Lat:90%QD, 25%Lat:75%QD, 90%Lat:10%QD, 75%Lat:25%QD, and 50%Lat:50%QD. The physical properties of the constituent aggregates, including sand, laterite, quarry dust, and granite, were assessed, and an experimental mix was designed. The concrete samples underwent curing for 3, 7, 14, and 28 days, and their mechanical properties, specifically compression and flexural strength, were analyzed. The results demonstrated that as the percentage of laterite in the concrete matrix increased, there was a linear improvement in performance in terms of density, sorptivity, and strength gain. The maximum compressive strength reached 32.80 N/mm2 at 90% laterite replacement. However, flexural strength showed a different response, with the highest strength of 5.99 N/mm2 observed at 50% laterite replacement, after which strength declined with further increases in the laterite ratio. For economic and engineering considerations, it is recommended to use 25% laterite replacement with sand to produce grade 30 concrete, while 50% laterite replacement is suitable for grade-25 concrete. Importantly, the study found that a temperature of 250 °C did not significantly affect concrete strength, with changes of no more than 5%, which is consistent with expectations for conventional concrete. Furthermore, this research suggests that an optimal laterite replacement range of 25–50% should be considered when using laterite in concrete production.

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Subject

Multidisciplinary

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