Study on Graphene Oxide Incorporated Concrete

Abstract

This paper aims to compare the analytical results of the conventional concrete beam with a concrete beam that is incorporated with graphene oxide. Finite element analysis is an ideal approach for obtaining precise results. Software like ANSYS, ABAQUS, Sims Cale, etc… follows finite element analysis. In this paper, ANSYS (analysis of system) is used due to its quick, accurate and wide range of results. It also enables the import of models from other sources and the performance of the analysis in ANSYS. The linear analysis of the simply supported beam with two-point loads is carried out. The response of the beam depends on various parameters like material properties, size of meshing, supports and loading condition, etc… the outcome of this paper is to show the improved performance of concrete with graphene oxide over conventional concrete.