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Assessment of abrasion resistance of concrete pavement for durability
A. Warudkar, , A. Arunkumar
Published in IAEME Publication
2018
Volume: 9
   
Issue: 6
Pages: 1176 - 1181
Abstract
The experimental study herein is intended to ascertain abrasion resistance of a concrete pavement to abrasive force. Durability of concrete pavement can be assessed effectively by measuring its abrasion resistance. The testing program involves 12 concrete testing specimens using six grades of concrete viz. M20, M25, M30, M35 and M40 as per IS 10262-1982. Each specimen (size 600X600X150 mm) representing concrete pavement is tested for abrasion on both sides, after curing for 28 days. ASTM C799/C799M-05, Revolving Disks testing concept is used to fabricate machine and to measure abrasion resistance of varying compressive strength of concrete. Abrasion on concrete surface by abrasive force is observed as wear depth by micrometer with least count of 0.01 mm. The test results show that abrasion resistance of concrete is increased as the compressive strength of concrete increases. This work leads to assess the durability of concrete pavement by measuring abrasion resistance also intended for use in determining variations in surface properties of concrete affected by mixture proportion, finishing and surface treatment. Test is not intended to provide measurement of service life of concrete pavement. Test procedure is convenient to conduct on site testing also. © IAEME Publication.
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JournalInternational Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology
PublisherIAEME Publication
ISSN09766308