University of Alberta Biochar-Concrete Beam Test Results
Description
This database contains raw data from biochar-concrete beams tested at the University of Alberta in 2025. Specific details regarding the specific dimensions, materials, and test setup/instrumentation is available in the MSc Thesis "Experimental Evaluation of Biochar as Supplementary Cementitious Material in Reinforced Concrete" by Hafiz Asher Muhammad (current access link: https://ualberta.scholaris.ca/items/eccb2570-5776-45c7-b133-06de18676bd2).
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Steps to reproduce
See "Experimental Evaluation of Biochar as Supplementary Cementitious Material in Reinforced Concrete" for specific details on the test plan and photos of the construction/testing process. - Concrete batched in-house using 250L high shear mixer. Beyond biochar materials, all other concrete ingredients sourced locally (Edmonton, Alberta). Trial batching of concrete was performed previously to assess viable mixtures. - Reinforcement cages and forms were constructed by student with stirrups bent by bar supplier. - Beams tested under four-point bending using displacement control. A 6100 kN capacity machine was utilized for this task as it was available. - Sensors (load cell, strain gauges, cable-transducers, and LVDTs) calibrated per manufacturer instructions with a computer DAQ system.
Institutions
- University of AlbertaAB, Edmonton