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Effect of magnetic pole direction on the properties of magnetized water concrete

Temple Nwofor, D.D. ALABINTEI

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This project aimed to study the variations in properties of concrete when magnetized water was being used instead of normal water, and also compare the effect of the magnetic pole on magnetized water concrete. In this research, based on reviewed literature, magnetized water was prepared by filling a glass beaker with water and then placing magnets at the sides of the container for the required number of hours. Sieve analysis and magnetic strength tests were carried out to determine the properties of the materials used, while slump test, compressive strength test and water absorption test were done to determine the properties of concrete. The result shows that the use of magnetized water in the production of concrete increased the slump, water absorption rate and compressive strength by 30%, 7.6% and 15% respectively. Furthermore, magnetized water produced using mixed poles i.e. north plus south, had a slump value of 65mm, water absorption rate of 10.02% and a compressive strength of 27.22N/mm2 which is higher than the magnetized water concrete produced using single poles.


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