Impact of Vibrations on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Concrete: Case Study of Constructions in the City of Douala Cameroon

Andre Abanda; Fabien Kenmogne; Martial Nde Ngnihamye; Blaise Ngwem Bayiha; Ekoum Ewandjo Nkoue; Roger Eno; Etienne Marc Ndtoungou; Willy Arnold Donda Fonchou; Emmanuel Yamb Bell

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Impact of Vibrations on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Concrete: Case Study of Constructions in the City of Douala Cameroon

Andre Abanda, Fabien Kenmogne^*, Martial Nde Ngnihamye, Blaise Ngwem Bayiha, Ekoum Ewandjo Nkoue, Roger Eno, Etienne Marc Ndtoungou, Willy Arnold Donda Fonchou, Emmanuel Yamb Bell

Published in Journal of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (Volume 9, Issue 1)

Received: 6 January 2024 Accepted: 20 January 2024 Published: 1 February 2024

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In the field of construction, concrete is the most consumed material. Despite the arrival on the market of fluid concretes such as self-compacting concretes, ordinary concretes still represent the most used on construction sites today. In order to finalize the filling of the formwork and achieve the expected performance, these concretes are vibrated occasionally using a vibrating needle. In this work, the impact of vibrations on the physical and mechanical properties of concrete in the city of Douala Cameroon is investigated, taking into account the recent progress in the field of use and improvement of concrete material. Firstly, the concrete material is analyzed by looking at its use, its formulations, its physical-mechanical characteristics and its behavior with regard to the environment. Then the mechanical characteristics representative of available vibration equipment is identified. Using the formulations obtained, the fluidity and consistency ranges over which vibration of the material is necessary is identified. A simple analytical model to predict the action diameter of the vibrator is then developed and compared to the experimental results found. Finally, a minimum vibration time value necessary for compaction of the material is quantified as well as a minimum vibration time value necessary for improving the physical and mechanical quality of the facing after vibration and setting of the concrete.

Published in	Journal of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (Volume 9, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/jccee.20240901.12
Page(s)	9-26
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Self Compacting Concrete, Threshold Fluid, Rheology, Vibration Time, Viscosity

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Abanda, A., Kenmogne, F., Ngnihamye, M. N., Bayiha, B. N., Nkoue, E. E., et al. (2024). Impact of Vibrations on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Concrete: Case Study of Constructions in the City of Douala Cameroon. Journal of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, 9(1), 9-26. https://doi.org/10.11648/jccee.20240901.12

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Abanda, A.; Kenmogne, F.; Ngnihamye, M. N.; Bayiha, B. N.; Nkoue, E. E., et al. Impact of Vibrations on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Concrete: Case Study of Constructions in the City of Douala Cameroon. J. Civ. Constr. Environ. Eng. 2024, 9(1), 9-26. doi: 10.11648/jccee.20240901.12

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Abanda A, Kenmogne F, Ngnihamye MN, Bayiha BN, Nkoue EE, et al. Impact of Vibrations on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Concrete: Case Study of Constructions in the City of Douala Cameroon. J Civ Constr Environ Eng. 2024;9(1):9-26. doi: 10.11648/jccee.20240901.12

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Andre Abanda

Department of Civil Engineering, National Advanced Polytechnical School, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
Fabien Kenmogne

Department of Civil Engineering, Advanced Teachers Training College of the Technical Education, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon

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Martial Nde Ngnihamye

Department of Civil Engineering, National Advanced School of Public Works, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Blaise Ngwem Bayiha

Department of Civil Engineering, Advanced Teachers Training College of the Technical Education, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
Ekoum Ewandjo Nkoue

Department of Civil Engineering, National Advanced Polytechnical School, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
Roger Eno

Department of Civil Engineering, National Advanced Polytechnical School, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
Etienne Marc Ndtoungou

Department of Civil Engineering, Advanced Teachers Training College of the Technical Education, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
Willy Arnold Donda Fonchou

Department of Civil Engineering, Advanced Teachers Training College of the Technical Education, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
Emmanuel Yamb Bell

Department of Civil Engineering, Advanced Teachers Training College of the Technical Education, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon

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Abanda A, Kenmogne F, Ngnihamye MN, Bayiha BN, Nkoue EE, et al. Impact of Vibrations on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Concrete: Case Study of Constructions in the City of Douala Cameroon. J Civ Constr Environ Eng. 2024;9(1):9-26. doi: 10.11648/jccee.20240901.12

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AU  - Fabien Kenmogne
AU  - Martial Nde Ngnihamye
AU  - Blaise Ngwem Bayiha
AU  - Ekoum Ewandjo Nkoue
AU  - Roger Eno
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VL  - 9
IS  - 1
ER  -

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