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Strength properties of foamed concrete in different curing medium
Wan Abdullah Wan Alwi1, Mahyuddin Ramli2, Wan Akmal Zahri Wan Zaharuddin3.
Foamed concrete is a lightweight concrete formulated from a mixture of concrete mortar and stabilised foam. Generally foamed concrete is known for its low engineering properties and susceptible to harsh environmental condition. This paper discuss the outcome of a laboratory experiment on properties of foamed concrete using fine quarry produced aggregates with density between 1200kg/m3 to 2000kg/m3. Specimens were cured with three different medium which are air, fresh water and salt water. From the experiment, specimen cured with salt water gives more strength and durability compared to others. This concludes that foamed concrete shows higher resistant to harsh environmental condition such as exposure to salt water. It is also shown that the value of strength and durability increased as the density increases regardless the type of curing medium used. Increasing the density will contribute to increasing the strength and resilience of the foamed concrete.
Affiliation:
- Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
- Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
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