Development of Lightweight, Floatable Concrete
Location
CSU 253/254/255
Start Date
12-4-2004 1:45 PM
End Date
12-4-2004 3:15 PM
Student's Major
Mechanical and Civil Engineering
Student's College
Science, Engineering and Technology
Mentor's Name
W. James Wilde
Mentor's Department
Mechanical and Civil Engineering
Mentor's College
Science, Engineering and Technology
Description
This study involved developing and testing various concrete mixes to use in the construction of a concrete canoe. The canoe will be raced in competition; therefore, the aspects of design focus heavily on minimizing the weight of the concrete. The goal of this project is to develop concrete that is close to the unit weight of water so that it will float and, at the same time, maintain a high strength. The testing involved strength, weight, and permeability for each mix developed. The unit weight of the concrete was reduced by using lightweight aggregate instead of rock and gravel. The lightweight aggregate that was used includes plastic beads and glass bubbles. Permeability was also considered to ensure that water would not seep through the concrete.
Development of Lightweight, Floatable Concrete
CSU 253/254/255
This study involved developing and testing various concrete mixes to use in the construction of a concrete canoe. The canoe will be raced in competition; therefore, the aspects of design focus heavily on minimizing the weight of the concrete. The goal of this project is to develop concrete that is close to the unit weight of water so that it will float and, at the same time, maintain a high strength. The testing involved strength, weight, and permeability for each mix developed. The unit weight of the concrete was reduced by using lightweight aggregate instead of rock and gravel. The lightweight aggregate that was used includes plastic beads and glass bubbles. Permeability was also considered to ensure that water would not seep through the concrete.
