Experimental and Statistical Study of Flexural Strength in Ternary Blended High-Performance Concrete using Alcofine

Abstract

The primary aim of this research is to conduct a comprehensive comparative experimental and statistical study on the flexural strength of a novel ternary blended high-performance M30 grade concrete incorporating 20% Alcofine in comparison to traditional concrete.The components employed in the experimental investigation of high-performance M30 concrete incorporating Alcofine, in contrast to conventional concrete, comprise cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, water, Alcofine, and additional cementitious materials like fly ash and silica fume. The Flexural Strength of high-performance M30 concrete containing Alcofine significantly influences the performance of concrete structures, rendering it a critical mechanical property for examination in the comparative analysis. The mean flexural strength of the Conventional Concrete group measured 8.1111 N/mm^2, with a standard deviation of 0.75840 and a standard error of the mean of 0.17876. In contrast, the Ternary Blended Concrete group exhibited a higher mean flexural strength of 12.5000 N/mm^2, coupled with a larger standard deviation of 2.09341 and a standard error of the mean of 0.49342. The statistical power analysis, involving parameters such as alpha (α) and beta (β), with commonly used values of 0.05 or 0.01, indicates a significance level of 5% or 1%, respectively. Further research could delve into refining the optimal percentage of Alcofine and exploring its long-term performance under varying environmental conditions. Keywords: Ternary Blended Concrete; Alcofine; Flexural Strength; Comparative Analysis; Statistical Study