FLEXURAL PERFORMANCE OF CONCRETE BEAMS INCORPORATING GRANITE WASTE

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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v22.n2.3155

Keywords:

Concrete Beam, Granite Waste, Flexural Behavior, Mori-Tanaka Model, Homogenization

Abstract

This research examines the bending characteristics of a concrete beam reinforced with granite waste powder. The equilibrium equations are determined using an improved theory for deflection calculation, using the virtual work principle and the Navier solution technique. The Mori-Tanaka model is used to homogenize conventional concrete with different volumetric proportions of granite powder. This homogeneity enhances mechanical qualities like elastic modulus, shear resistance, and compressibility. The findings indicate that an augmentation in the volumetric percentage of granite powder reduces deflection and transverse displacement. The research delineates three principal advantages: improved mechanical performance of the beam, financial savings in construction via the use of granite waste, and ecological benefits via the mitigation of dangerous gas emissions.

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2025-10-09

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Ahmed, B., Hafida, D., Djihad, R., & Abdelmoutalib, B. (2025). FLEXURAL PERFORMANCE OF CONCRETE BEAMS INCORPORATING GRANITE WASTE. Veredas Do Direito, 22(2), e3155. https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v22.n2.3155

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