Aluminum in concrete?
Aluminum in concrete?
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I am looking for alternative uses for an aluminum alloy metal that is particularly difficult to recycle using normal methods. I understand that there is a certain percentage of Alumina utilized in some concrete mixtures. Would it be feasible to substitute Aluminum solids for the Alumina?





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Dik
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It helps to increase the volume by a significant amount (normal concrete at 145 pcf and 40 to 65 pcf for AAC). This aluminum is in a different form (podered). The scrap aluminum is much larger, but the chemistry is the same.
Dick
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R.A. Hassett, P.E.
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Your professor actually allowed you to use aluminum in the canoe competition?
The last guidelines I saw pointed out the problems with reinforcement other than "normal" steel.
I bet is was a real learning experience!! Were you actually able to get it to the water? Many of the steel reinforced canoes never get to the water because of the weight distribution and strength out of the water even though they have the strength in the water.
I never had the chance to do the competition, but sounded like good fun. All we ever did was put rebars and sugar into cylinders during the lab.
Dick