Strength Stability of Brick Oasis by Admixtures in Aandimadam

A.Govandan

doi:https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V58P207

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Volume 58 | Number 1 | Year 2018 | Article Id. IJETT-V58P207 | DOI : https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V58P207

Strength Stability of Brick Oasis by Admixtures in Aandimadam

A.Govandan

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A.Govandan, "Strength Stability of Brick Oasis by Admixtures in Aandimadam," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology (IJETT), vol. 58, no. 1, pp. 31-34, 2018. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V58P207

Abstract

In this research we have discussed the behavior of clay brick which contain red soil, clay, water under various admixtures such as silica and alumina. The advantages of clay brick include its low-cost and great thermal behavior. Although clay brick is considered one of the oldest construction materials, engineers and builders. Also there is no accurate design code to follow before construction. This study is faithful to increase the low compressive strength of clay brick without sacrificing its low thermal conductivity properties. The experimental program in this research includes the use of different admixtures such as silica(0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and 25%) and alumina(0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and 25%) to increase the compressive strength of the basic clay mix. While adding 10%silica as an admixture this experimental results, can lead to an optimum compressive strength of the brick.

Keywords

silica powder, alumina powder, compressive strength and water absorption

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