The effect of saltwater on the properties of concrete
Date of Publication
2002
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Subject Categories
Civil Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Civil Engineering
Abstract/Summary
This study was done with the intention of the researchers to determine the effect of saltwater to the properties of concrete, by using it in place of freshwater in mixing the concrete. The researchers has compared the mixture of Ordinary Portland Cement with freshwater and Ordinary Portland Cement with saltwater.;"The saltwater that was used in concrete mixing was taken from Dagupan, Pangasinan, Coastal Cavite, and Cababalu, Batangas which has been collected offshore so that there will be less sand in it. The group also gathered data from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources regarding the salinity of sea water here in the Philippines. These places are Eastern Mindanao, Eastern Samar, Davao Station 1 & 2, Lingayen, and Bicol.
In the test for compressive strength of the concrete samples, the Ordinary Portland Cement with saltwater had a faster strength development compared to the Ordinary Portland Cement with freshwater. For the long-term effect, during the 98th day of testing the Ordinary Portland Cement with saltwater had a lower compressive strength compared to the Ordinary Portland Cement with freshwater.
In the test for flexure strength of the concrete samples, there was no significant change. The result was very close to each other, but as expected the flexure strength was low as compared to the compressive strength of the concrete samples.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU11082
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
28 leaves ; Computer printout
Keywords
Cement—Additives, Saltwater solutions
Recommended Citation
Bundoc, B., & Salazar, S. (2002). The effect of saltwater on the properties of concrete. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/4169
Embargo Period
2-8-2021