Effect of Magnetized Water on Partially Replaced Aggregate with Silica Sand in Concrete
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Open Civil Engineering Journal
Abstract
Introduction: The study aimed to investigate the impact of “Magnetized water” on the mechanical properties of M30-grade concrete partially replaced by silica sand. Methods: Two different grades of silica sand were utilized as fine aggregate, with 25% and 50% replacement rates. The concrete was prepared using a W/C ratio of 0.41 and a specific amount of superplasticizer. The water was magnetized using a 10000 Gauss magnetic fluid enhancer, resulting in “magnetized water.” Results: Magnetization resulted in a 10% improvement in the workmanship of the concrete, as well as a 5% reduction in water usage with additive dosage. Conclusion: The compressive strength of concrete with silica sand was 10% higher than that of conventional concrete, and the addition of magnetized water further increased to 20% of compressive strength and the slump increased by 10%.
DOI
10.2174/0118741495314923240430053430
Publication Date
1-1-2024
Recommended Citation
Arun Kumar, Y. M.; Pandit, Poornachandra; and Malkapur, Santhosh, "Effect of Magnetized Water on Partially Replaced Aggregate with Silica Sand in Concrete" (2024). Open Access archive. 10897.
https://impressions.manipal.edu/open-access-archive/10897
