Experimental Work on Effect of Magnetized Water on Concrete by Partial Replacement of Cement with Dolomite Powder

Abstract

In this research study, the effect of magnetized water on mechanical properties of concrete like compressive strength, split tensile strength and flexural strength by partial replacement of cement with dolomite powder is studied. From past studies, the magnetic fields can change the structure and behaviour of water moleculesand so, itshows the impact onthe mechanical properties of concrete. In this experimental work, water which is used, is magnetized by placing water on high strength magnets of one Tesla for 24 hoursand is used for the mixing of concrete. Initially, 5 mixes of M25 with normal tap water are prepared and the percentage of cement replaced by weight with dolomite is varied from 0 to 40%. Another 5 mixes of M25 with magnetized waterare prepared and the percentage of cement replacement by weight with dolomite powderisvaried from 0 to 40%. The outcomesdemonstratedthat mixes prepared with magnetic water give higher strengths when compared to those preparedwith the normal tap water.

 Keywords: Magnetized Water, Normal Water, High Strength Magnets, Dolomite