Open AccessAnalysis of Abrasion Depth and Rates in Concrete
Author(s) -
Mohammed Saleh Al Ansari
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
modern applied science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1913-1852
pISSN - 1913-1844
DOI - 10.5539/mas.v15n6p1
Subject(s) - abrasion (mechanical) , silica fume , materials science , composite material , fiber reinforced concrete , polypropylene , erosion , cement , fiber , geology , paleontology
Abrasion is a major problem in hydraulic structures as they are continuously exposed to various types of water. Henceforth, these structures are susceptible to damage and require heavy maintenance. There is a significant demand in finding new techniques for improving the resistance towards the erosion of the concrete used in the construction of hydraulic structures. This work put forth a comparative analysis of the performance of two different types of concretes towards resistance namely, high-performance fiber reinforced concrete (HPFRC) [steel fibers (30 mm and 50 mm) and polypropylene fibers (19 mm)] and high-performance concrete (HPC). A comparative study was carried out based on their resistance towards wearing and hydro-abrasion erosion. The analyses were conducted using the WMP ECLIPSE method and ASTM C 1138 method. The results indicated that the rate of abrasion could be diminished by 18% based on the types of cement, fibers, concrete and modifications like the addition of silica fume.