Mathematical Model For Optimization of Modulus of Elasticity of Polystyrene Lightweight Concrete Using Scheffe's Model

International Journal of Civil Engineering

© 2020 by SSRG - IJCE Journal

Volume 7 Issue 10

Year of Publication : 2020

Authors : Ubi, Stanley E, Nkra, P. O, Agbor R.B, Okafor, F. O,

10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V7I10P103

How to Cite?

Ubi, Stanley E, Nkra, P. O, Agbor R.B, Okafor, F. O,, "Mathematical Model For Optimization of Modulus of Elasticity of Polystyrene Lightweight Concrete Using Scheffe's Model," SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 7,  no. 10, pp. 16-30, 2020. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V7I10P103

Abstract:

The modulus of elasticity (MOR) of lightweight polystyrene concrete is a function of the constituent materials' proportions, namely, cement, water, polystyrene, fine and coarse aggregates. The conventional methods used to determine the mix proportions that will yield a desired modulus of elasticity are laborious, time-consuming, and expensive. The model can prescribe all the mixes that will produce the desired modulus of elasticity of concrete. It can also predict the modulus of elasticity of polystyrene lightweight concrete if the mix proportions are specified. The adequacy of the mathematical model was also tested.

Keywords:

Optimization, Modulus, Elasticity, Polystyrene, Lightweight, Concrete

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