Optimizing an eco-friendly high-density concrete for offshore applications: A study on fly ash partial replacement and graphene oxide nano reinforcement

There is a need in enhancing high-density concrete (HDC) for safeguarding sub-sea pipelines and constructing concrete mattresses for pipeline stabilization. To tackle these issues, a novel approach using a combination of supplementary cementitious materials like fly ash (FA) and graphene oxide (GO)...

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Main Authors: Udeze O.J., Mohammed B.S., Adebanjo A.U., Abdulkadir I.
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description There is a need in enhancing high-density concrete (HDC) for safeguarding sub-sea pipelines and constructing concrete mattresses for pipeline stabilization. To tackle these issues, a novel approach using a combination of supplementary cementitious materials like fly ash (FA) and graphene oxide (GO) have been successfully used in the partial replacement of the cement in this study. This research aims to enhance density, water resistance, and compressive strength properties for offshore applications by using GO and FA. A central composite design (CCD) of the response surface methodology (RSM) was employed, generating thirteen mixes with varying dosages of GO in the range of 0.013%?0.053% by weight of the cement and FA in the range of 20%?50% by weight of the cement. The HDC mixes exhibited enhanced characteristics, including an increased density of 4282 kg/m?, a maximum compressive strength of 37.9 MPa, and reduced water absorption at 2.52%. Response predicted models were established and validated through ANOVA, and multi-objective optimization was performed at a desirability of 58%. This yielded optimal GO and FA dosages of 0.013% and 37.87% respectively, for HDC with improved performance. The R2 values for the models range from 70% to 96%, showing a good level of the model quality. The findings present promising opportunities for more sustainable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly HDC solutions for offshore applications. ? 2023 The Authors
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spelling my.uniten.dspace-365912025-03-03T15:43:16Z Optimizing an eco-friendly high-density concrete for offshore applications: A study on fly ash partial replacement and graphene oxide nano reinforcement Udeze O.J. Mohammed B.S. Adebanjo A.U. Abdulkadir I. 58788063600 57203590522 57302608100 57218298049 There is a need in enhancing high-density concrete (HDC) for safeguarding sub-sea pipelines and constructing concrete mattresses for pipeline stabilization. To tackle these issues, a novel approach using a combination of supplementary cementitious materials like fly ash (FA) and graphene oxide (GO) have been successfully used in the partial replacement of the cement in this study. This research aims to enhance density, water resistance, and compressive strength properties for offshore applications by using GO and FA. A central composite design (CCD) of the response surface methodology (RSM) was employed, generating thirteen mixes with varying dosages of GO in the range of 0.013%?0.053% by weight of the cement and FA in the range of 20%?50% by weight of the cement. The HDC mixes exhibited enhanced characteristics, including an increased density of 4282 kg/m?, a maximum compressive strength of 37.9 MPa, and reduced water absorption at 2.52%. Response predicted models were established and validated through ANOVA, and multi-objective optimization was performed at a desirability of 58%. This yielded optimal GO and FA dosages of 0.013% and 37.87% respectively, for HDC with improved performance. The R2 values for the models range from 70% to 96%, showing a good level of the model quality. The findings present promising opportunities for more sustainable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly HDC solutions for offshore applications. ? 2023 The Authors Final 2025-03-03T07:43:16Z 2025-03-03T07:43:16Z 2024 Article 10.1016/j.cscee.2023.100592 2-s2.0-85181138192 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85181138192&doi=10.1016%2fj.cscee.2023.100592&partnerID=40&md5=5f30ee4641fded51dd9f66d1b95e4794 https://irepository.uniten.edu.my/handle/123456789/36591 9 100592 All Open Access; Hybrid Gold Open Access Elsevier Ltd Scopus
spellingShingle Udeze O.J.
Mohammed B.S.
Adebanjo A.U.
Abdulkadir I.
Optimizing an eco-friendly high-density concrete for offshore applications: A study on fly ash partial replacement and graphene oxide nano reinforcement
title Optimizing an eco-friendly high-density concrete for offshore applications: A study on fly ash partial replacement and graphene oxide nano reinforcement
title_full Optimizing an eco-friendly high-density concrete for offshore applications: A study on fly ash partial replacement and graphene oxide nano reinforcement
title_fullStr Optimizing an eco-friendly high-density concrete for offshore applications: A study on fly ash partial replacement and graphene oxide nano reinforcement
title_full_unstemmed Optimizing an eco-friendly high-density concrete for offshore applications: A study on fly ash partial replacement and graphene oxide nano reinforcement
title_short Optimizing an eco-friendly high-density concrete for offshore applications: A study on fly ash partial replacement and graphene oxide nano reinforcement
title_sort optimizing an eco-friendly high-density concrete for offshore applications: a study on fly ash partial replacement and graphene oxide nano reinforcement
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