The aim of this research is to study the bond and flexural behaviour of locally available spent catalyzed based normal and high strength concrete and compare them with the control specimens. The project includes optimization of spent catalyst with different dosages of spent catalyst say 3%, 6%, 9% and 12% and then investigate bond behaviour of spent catalyst with conventional rebar. Flexural study is also to be carried out for RC beams of size 750mm (L) x 100mm (B) x 150mm (D) for both conventional concrete and spent catalyst based concrete.’
Major Objectives:
- To design the mix proportion for normal strength C30 and high strength concrete C60. To obtain the bond strength of steel reinforcement in normal (C30) and high strength concrete C60 (conventional).
- To obtain the bond strength of steel reinforcement in spent catalyst based normal C30 and high strength concrete C60. To determine the short term mechanical properties. To make a comparative study on bond and flexural behavior of conventional and spent catalyst beam
Research Team:
(i) Dr R. Balamuralikrishnan (Principal Investigator) (ii) Dr Hafez Al Sadeq (Co-Investigator) (iii) Ms. Asima Kaleem (Co-Investigator) (iv) Ms. Eman Muhye Adeen Muhye Al Hatali (Research Assistant)