• Journal of the Korea Institute of Building Construction
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.119-125
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• 2017

Due to the processing cost, there were some reports on distribution of unrefined fly ash. Hence, in this research, the possibility of fly ash quality evaluation by measuring the density of various qualities of coal ash suspensions with hydrometer. According to the experimental results, the appropriate test conditions were determined with 1,000cc capacity mass cylinder for 1,000cc of water with 100g of fly ash. From the evaluating performance of various coal ashes, based on a good correlation between fineness and quality of the coal ashes, it was possible to evaluate the quality of coal ash by measuring different density of suspension with hydrometer. In this research conditions, the suggestable measuring time of density variation was three minute for fly ash quality related with fineness.

• Journal of the Korea Institute of Building Construction
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• v.18 no.5
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• pp.429-437
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• 2018

The aim of the research is to analyze a feasibility of rapid evaluation method for cement fineness by the relation analysis between density measurement using hydrometer and fineness of ordinary Portland cement. Additionally, based on the commercially available cement product, relation between a series of fundamental properties of cement mortar and fineness of cement powder was analyzed. As an experimental result, the actually measured fineness value of cement powder showed a good correlation with the fineness value obtained by hydrometer while there was poor correlation with the fineness value on specification. Especially, the density measurement in three minutes showed the closest relation with cement powder fineness, thus rapid quality evaluation of cement powder can be possible by using the regression equation obtained from the three minutes density measurement. Additionally, there was a high relation between cement powder fineness with a fundamental properties of the cement mortar such as fluidity, air content, setting time, and strength development.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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• 2018.11a
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• pp.85-86
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• 2018

In this study, we previously conducted a quick evaluation of cement powder map using mesiline and hydrometer. The experiment also confirmed the possibility of rapid quality evaluation of cement powder. In this study, further studies have been conducted to apply speed and cost more economical than conventional methods, and the possibility of applying this research is to be analyzed. The result of the experiment was 500 mL of a bottled water bottle with a solid edge for measurement convenience, and the hydrometer was determined to be B type. In addition, density values of each other by powder during the same time period are considered to be measurable, indicating large differences.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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• 2017.11a
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• pp.167-168
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• 2017

In this research, the blast-furnace slag powder using the hydrometer also attempted to analysis the influence factor due to the temperature change of water and sample, and the number of upside down turns at the time of rapid evaluation. As a result, the influence of the number of turn was not large, but was the temperature of the water and sample are greatly affected.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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• 2017.05a
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• pp.167-168
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• 2017

With the recent increase in demand for construction there has been an increase in the use of the raw material cement when mixing concrete; managing quality of cement powder, therefore, is most important. Therefore this study sought at first to develop a rapid appraisal using the Hydrometer method researched previously, for it was thought that when suspending cement in a solution and applying the Hydrometer method to it the temperature changes in the solution would have a great effect on the density value of the Hydrometer method; yet there has been no report of such influence factors. Therefore after analyzing the influence factors that the type of suspending solution and changes in temperature could have on rapid appraisal of fineness, using the Hydrometer method, this study was able to determine that using water at 20℃ was the most appropriate, and with every temperature increase of 10℃ the value of fineness should also be increased above or below 7% as well.

• Journal of the Korean Recycled Construction Resources Institute
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• v.6 no.1
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• pp.43-49
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• 2018

The aim of the research is to analyze the feasibility of rapid quality evaluation method for blast furnace slag using hydrometer based on the former research of the prediction method for concrete compressive strength using hydrometer. Using this method, it is expected to provide a new application for blast furnace slag quality evaluation easily and rapidly during the receiving inspection. According to the experimental results, the settling time period of hydrometer was delayed with increased fineness of blast furnace slag. By using the regression equation of y = 198 120 x - 193 936(R=0.9398) obtained from the correlation between density of suspension at three minutes and fineness, it was possible to evaluate the quality of blast furnace slag fineness rapidly. Therefore, for ready-mixed concrete receiving inspection, the suggested method can be used as a cheap, a simple, and a rapid inspection method.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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• 2018.05a
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• pp.87-88
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• 2018

The change in the degree of powder in cement is very important because it plays a major role in the reaction in the concrete. In this study, we intend to apply the principle of early estimation of concrete strength using the non-middling method previously conducted to the quality evaluation of cement powder. In other words, it is proposed to analyze the potential of Hydrometer density values and the data of temperature variation in the trust solution to propose a method of acceptance inspection. According to the experimental results, the quick evaluation of the cement distributorship will be possible if the resulting regression results are used : y = 161867.4 x₁ + 117.953 x₂ - 165437 (R = 0.9158).

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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• 2017.05a
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• pp.226-227
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• 2017

Basic lot tests via textile and visual examinations are conducted on FA carried into in-service RMCs. The system of evaluating quality by taking samples from each lot and examining them, or evaluating quality based on the score reports submitted by the deliverer during in-service training have on some instances been called into doubt as to their reliability in evaluating the quality of FA. Therefore this study sought to measure the density value of FA that is actually delivered to RMC companies according to the Hydrometer method and analyze its correlation to its test scores, to in turn analyze the reliability of the test reports and the characteristics of the quality of FA. The results led to the conclusion that the fineness and density marked on the score reports were problematic, and therefore accurate experiments and adjustment of significant digits on the test report are necessary.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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• 2016.10a
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• pp.54-55
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• 2016

Recently in the construction industry, industrial by-product admixtures like blast-furnace slag fine particles (BS henceforth) are being used as binding material, reducing the use of cement, and measures to reduce CO₂ emissions are being examined on various levels. However, the BS being used domestically varies depending on the origin of resources, and by circulating BS that is inappropriate to the KS standard, problems are occurring in terms of changes and declines in the quality of concrete which uses it. Therefore in this study the liquid densimeter principle was used to assess various BS fineness qualities; with 100 g/L fixed, a 1,000cc mass cylinder was most appropriate for assessing the quality of cement fineness.

• Journal of the Architectural Institute of Korea Structure & Construction
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• v.34 no.6
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• pp.29-34
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• 2018

In this research, regarding the cement supplied to ready mixed concrete plant, the feasibility of rapid acquisition test for cement fineness using hydrometer which used for early strength evaluation of concrete was analyzed. Additionally, regarding the rapid test with hydrometer control factors were provided. As a result of analysis, quality control using hydrometer was possible with the regressive equation obtained in five minute between density of suspension and fineness of cement powder. As the control factors, dispersing admixture, replacing kerosene as a medium, and temperature of cement and water were evaluated. According to the control factor evaluation, the tap water was optimum as a medium and calibration of keeping the temperature of water to $20^{\circ}C$ or correction factor was needed for density results. Finally, it is considered that the suggested rapid quality evaluation method using hydrometer is cheaper and easier method than currently used Blaine test.