Authors : Sagar R. Rau, Pratik H. Rathod and Vikas R. Bankar
Page Nos : 45-49
Description :
Most researchers are continuously looking for increasing the compressive strength of concrete by using various methods like use of mineral admixtures, chemical admixtures, Plasticizers, self curing agents, blending cement with pozolana, GGBS, silica fumes etc. The cost of these methods are not comparable with their advantages, thus most researchers concentrate their attention on producing economical concrete with higher strength using new philosophies in design methods and through modern techniques. It is experimentally proved that using magnetic water (MW) for manufacturing of concrete by passing water through a magnetic field, some of its physical properties change and as a result of such changes, the number of molecules in the water cluster decrease from 13 to 5 or 6, which causes a decrease in the bond angle in water molecular structure and increases the surface area of water in unit volume and which enhances the hydration of cement. Using magnetized water in concrete mix causes an improvement in the workability and compressive strength of concrete. Also, this processed water causes a reduction in the cement content required for the specified compressive strength value. The current study is review of work done by some researchers on use of magnetic water in concrete.
