The aggregate of concrete containing many heavy elements plays an important role in improving concrete shielding properties and therefore has good shielding properties for the attenuation of photons and neutrons ... To call the concrete as a high density concrete, it must have unit weight more than 2600 kg/m 3 as stated in TS EN 206-1 [Citation 4].
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The use of heavyweight aggregates is a very important approach in making high-high-density concrete. Heavyweight aggregates can be classified into natural, artificial and by …
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As this article will show, a market does exist for high-density (HD) concrete, and there seems to be a resurgence in its popularity. ... But the relative density of the aggregates should be suitable to produce the desired concrete density. Normal weight aggregate densities are around 160 lbs/cu ft. High-density aggregates are in the 270 lbs/cu ...
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1. Light weight aggregate with specific Gravity less than 2. Can be used to prepare concrete with density below 1900 kg/m 3.. 2. Some light weight Aggregates like Coconut shells and pumice stones are giving more compressive strengths when they …
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When using barite aggregate, the density of concrete is about 3400 kg/m 3, which is 45% higher than that of ordinary concrete; with magnetite the density is equal to 3500 kg/m 3 —by 50% higher than that of normal concrete and with hematite aggregate the density is approximately 3600 kg/m 3 —53% higher than normal concrete.
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Shielding concrete requires the applied high-density aggregate to display desirable protective properties against harmful radiation—primarily gamma radiation. In two analyzed barite aggregates, B1 and B3, the BaSO 4 content was about 90%, but in barite aggregate B2, the content of BaSO 4 was lower and was only ca. 78%. In the hematite and ...
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Concretes with densities greater than 2900 kg/m3 is called high-density concrete (HDC). Concrete's density can be increased using heavyweight aggregates [4].The HDC's density is largely influenced by the aggregate's specific gravity and the concrete components' properties.
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These aggregates are essential in applications where increased concrete density is required to provide structural stability, radiation shielding, or counterbalance weight. …
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In addition to the above, the paste portion (no aggregate) of the high-density concrete mix (Trial 8 in Table 4) was tested for thermal properties (heat release) and rheological properties (viscosity and yield stress). The heat evolution was measured on a TAM Air Isothermal Conduction Calorimeter at 23 0 C. A parallel plate rheometer equipped ...
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Those for low-density concrete (historically known as "lightweight" concrete) that have an air-dried density at 28 days usually in the range of 1440 to 1850 kg/m 3 (90 to 115 lb/ft 3), are called low-density aggregates. Those for high-density concrete, ranging in density from about 2880 to 5600 kg/m 3 (180 to 350 lb/ft 3), are called high ...
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Heavyweight aggregate or high-density aggregate is material with a density exceeding 3000 kg/m 3, according to BS 8110 and EN 206-1 . BS 6110 is a high-density aggregate, which is aggregate with a bulk density of more than 4000 kg/m 3. In developing a high-density concrete, a heavyweight aggregate provides a major advantage over a lightweight ...
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High density concrete is used for the purpose of radiation shielding, counter weights and other purposes where high density is required. ... (High Density Aggregate) for normal aggregate was attempted for preparation of high density concrete along with reinforcing the concrete with basalt fibres. Following are the conclusions arrived.
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High density concrete, also known as heavyweight concrete, includes a density range of between 6000 to 6400 kg/m 3. This is approximately 50% higher than conventional …
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However, conventional concrete is unsustainable due to the use of natural aggregate derived from the exploitation of nature and is not environmentally friendly due to high CO 2 emissions [30][31 ...
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The concrete density that can be obtained based on the aggregate type for example, concrete density would be 3900 Kg/m 3, which is about 60 percent higher than normal concrete density when Magnetite is used, the concrete density would be around 3500 Kg/m 3 when Barite is used that is greater by 45 percent compared with normal concrete density ...
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Title: Properties of High-Density Concrete Made with Iron Aggregate Author(s): Harold S. Davis, Frederick L. Browne Harry C. Witter Publication: Journal Proceedings Volume: 52 Issue: 3 Appears on pages(s): 705-726 Keywords: no keywords DOI: 10.14359/11625 Date: 3/1/1956 Abstract: Data are presented on the physical properties of several typrs of mortar and concrete …
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Magnetite has a natural high density and is used to increase the concrete density. High density concrete is used for many different applications which includes: Counterweights for excavators, mobile cranes and industrial lifts. Concrete …
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Concretes with densities greater than 2900 kg/m3 is called high-density concrete (HDC). Concrete's density can be increased using heavyweight aggregates [4]. The HDC's density is largely influenced by the aggregate's specific gravity and the concrete components' properties. A concrete with density of more than 2600 kg/m3 is considered HWC.
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The inefficiency of concrete containing a high-density aggregate (limonite) is due to a poor aggregate in terms of physical and chemical properties. It led to a preference for using the usual aggregate rather than a high-density aggregate with poor specifications [68]. In a recent work, concretes mixes were made with 25%, 50%, and 75% by weight ...
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4. COMPOSITION For producing high density concrete it uses heavy natural aggregates such as barites or magnetite or manufactured aggregates such as iron or lead shot The density achieved will depend on type of aggregate used typically using barites the density will be in the range of 3500kg/m³ (45% greater), while with magnetite the density will be …
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The strength of concrete grade M30 with partial replacement of coarse aggregate with polyethylene granules of high density was found to be higher than the standard concrete grade M30. The optimum value is 3% and the values are increasing by 4% and 5%.
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High-density concrete is a specific type of concrete having a density, in the range of 2600 kg/m 3 –4500 kg/m 3, depending upon the aggregate used. Aggregates commonly occupy up to 70% of the concrete volume, and hence influencing strongly on concrete properties and performance.
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High density concrete is used mainly as radiation shielding for radiology rooms in hospitals, to store nuclear waste and as counter weights. Concrete having density higher than 2600kg/m3 is called high density concrete. To produce high density concrete heavy weight aggregate are used such as barites, iron- ore, steel shots and hematite
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This paper describes investigative work carried out on a high-density concrete. Also, because aggregates are the most important and critical component of the high-density …
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High-density aggregates are used to produce concrete that has higher than normal density, usually for radiation shielding or an application where high-density concrete is needed for counter balancing, ballasting, or stabilizing.
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Abstract. High-density concrete is used extensively in nuclear power plants for radiation shielding against biological hazards. Apart from the basic physical properties (i.e., compressive strength, density, and absorption), knowledge of thermal properties of such concrete is required to access its performance under service conditions. This paper describes …
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High density radiation shielding concrete is produced by blending heavy weight aggregate, cement, water, and special additives. Applications of radiation shielding concrete is discussed. Aggregates for high density concrete for radiation shielding are iron shot and steel punching which are utilized to produce substantially high dense concrete.
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High-density concrete is a special type of concrete that's much denser than standard concrete. This is achieved by using heavy natural aggregates such as barites or magnetite, or by adding steel or iron pellets to the mix.
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The pumice aggregate is readily available but underutilized waste material from the textile industry, which remains largely unexplored in the context of high strength concrete. The density of pumice aggregate is <1000 kg/m 3 having a very low density compared to CCA. The research gap lies in the lack of comprehensive studies that evaluate the ...
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