Effect of Magnetisation of Sulphate Water in Concrete

Abstract

This paper presents a technique which can make water containing salts beyond limits prescribed by IS-456:2000 suitable for a concrete mix called Magnetisation of water. The prominent salts present in sea water that effect concrete are Chlorides and Sulphates. Magnetisation effect on water rich in sulphates which was used in concrete has been studied. The magnetisation of salt water changes the nanostructure of water molecule which helps in increase of strength of concrete. The compressive strength test results conducted on concrete cubes shown a definite increase in compressive strength of concrete by using magnetised water in concrete mix. This method is helpful in making unfit water fit for concrete mix. There by, this method can be adopted when there is a crisis of potable water.