Experimental investigation on strength properties of high performance concrete under shockwave compactor

Abstract

The shockwave compactor is an effective technique to rise the strength properties of the concrete. The atmost result of this project is to elevate the strength properties of the concrete. The shock waves are permit to move through the concrete and those specimens are tested for compressive strength and split tensile strength at the age of 7 and 28 days in comparison with the standard control specimen. Thus, as a outcome of shockwave application, we shall expect the rise in strength properties of the concrete which will be more lucrative to the construction industries. For this experiment, M45 grade concrete is used which is also mainly to exploit for various construction applications such as beams, columns, roof slabs etc. of industrial structures. This procedure rise the performance of the concrete as a whole and such concrete can be execute even in large scale construction such as bridges, dams, roads, pavements and embankments. In this experiment, a unique technique of compaction of concrete by applying shock waves to these concrete specimens is followed. This knack helped in gaining high strength characteristics of concrete especially compressive strength when compared with conventional concrete. Level of compaction of concrete can be varied by altering the intensity of shock waves produced in the Shock tube.