Effects of Induced Vibrations on Early Age Concrete

The purpose of this investigation was to conduct a laboratory test program on how much induced vibrations on concrete during the period between initial set and final set affect the attainable strength of concrete. To achieve this purpose, a laboratory test program was conducted. The laboratory program consisted of casting 144 76mm by 152mm(3×6in.) concrete cylinders and subjecting them to one of two levels of vibration for either 1 or 2min at five different ages ranging in time from before, during, and after the setting period for the concrete. The levels of vibration correspond to typical frequencies of vibratory soil compactors and the peak particle velocity produced by the compactors. Both compression and splitting tensile tests were performed. The results of the laboratory study indicate that vibratory soil compaction should not be considered a significant hazard to foundation strength as long as the vibrations are within the limits in this study.