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Optimization of mix proportions for high performance concrete using TOPSIS method

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This paper presents the TOPSIS (technique for order preference by similarity to Ideal solution) method to determine the optimal mix proportions of bagasse ash blended high performance concrete (HPC). This method is used to combine all experimentally identified performance criteria of the system into single value, which can be utilized as distinct performance in the multi-criteria optimization problems. In this study, five types of proportions were selected as alternatives and fifteen different test data as criteria. The performance criteria are categorized into three parameters (1) mechanical properties: compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, flexural strength, modulus of elasticity, poison’s ratio (2) workability properties: slump value and air content (3) durability properties: saturated water absorption, porosity, sorptivity, alkalinity measurement (pH), impact strength, drying shrinkage, sea water resistance and acid resistance. The required data for formulating decision matrix are obtained from experimental study carried out on mechanical, workability and durability properties of high performance concrete. TOPSIS method is then used to reduce multiple-criteria performance into single value based on ranking to smooth the progress of decision-making process. Later on, the alternatives were ranked and the optimum mix proportions were obtained.

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The authors wish to thank UGC, New Delhi, for their financial support under minor research project and Dr. K.Prakasan, Principal, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore for the facilities and support provided in carrying out this research work at Advanced Concrete Research Laboratory.

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Praveenkumar, S., Sankarasubramanian, G. Optimization of mix proportions for high performance concrete using TOPSIS method. J Build Rehabil 6, 39 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41024-021-00135-0

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