Investigation on the effectiveness of the addmix plus admixture in terms of strength, cost, and workability of concrete
Date
12-2015
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
College
College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)
Adviser/Committee Chair
Kimjay M. Lamar
Abstract
Concrete is essential in the construction industry nowadays. It is composed of cement, aggregates, and water. Of these components, cement is the most costly, At present, there is an increasing trend in the demand of cement, therefore, a necessity to find ways to maximize its usage. Many studies have been made to maximize the use of concrete , admixtures are sometimes used in order to achieve certain properties required. This study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of the addmix plus admixture in terms of strength, cost, and workability of concrete. Addmix plus admixture that is added to the concrete mix or at least maintain its strength while increasing the amount of aggregates in the mix, therefore, increasing the volume yield of concrete without increasing the amount of cement and water. This study focused on 0%, 25% and 50% addition of aggregates to the traditional mix with curing periods of 7, 14, and 28 days. The study found out that using the addmix plus admixture and increasing the amount of aggregates will still yield an acceptable value of compressive strength and a workable mix. Also, application of the study will reduce expenses in production of concrete. However, no optimum percent increase of aggregates can be said since the results of the compressive strength test yielded diverse results.
Language
English
Location
UPLB College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)
Call Number
LG 993.5 2015 E63 I23
Recommended Citation
Ibañez, Noel Anthony Y., "Investigation on the effectiveness of the addmix plus admixture in terms of strength, cost, and workability of concrete" (2015). Undergraduate Theses. 5645.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/etd-undergrad/5645
Document Type
Thesis