Smart Concrete Strength Measurement Device

The compressive strength is overall measure of concrete quality. Generally, UTM (Universal Testing Machine) is used to find the strength of concrete. For that standard cubes or cylinders are cast and tested at different curing ages (i.e., 7, 14, 28, 90 days). This is time consuming process and waste

Project Title

Smart Concrete Strength Measurement Device

Project Area of Specialization

Artificial Intelligence

Project Summary

The compressive strength is overall measure of concrete quality. Generally, UTM (Universal Testing Machine) is used to find the strength of concrete. For that standard cubes or cylinders are cast and tested at different curing ages (i.e., 7, 14, 28, 90 days). This is time consuming process and wastes lots of materials and produces environmental pollution. Therefore, there is need of smart system that can reduces the material wastage and gives reliable results based on machine learning. This project aims to design the ARM Microcontroller based smart device that can measures the compressive strength of concrete mix based on ANN (Artificial Neural Network). This system will be able to measure the fixed compressive strength of concrete by varying different proportion of its ingredients (i.e. cement, coarse aggregates fine aggregates, and water).For that, historical concrete mix data from Concrete and Structural Laboratory of Mehran UET Jamshoro will be collected and sorted out as per ANN requirement. The ANN based algorithm will be trained, tested and validated on historical data with high accuracy. Finally, a hardware prototype device (ARM microcontroller with keypad and LCD) in which trained data and algorithm will be implemented. The system will be connected to cloud storage network to gather data and have easy accessibility.  This device will help construction industry to make quick decision about projects and save material wastage.

Project Objectives

The main objectives of this project are;

• To collect and sort the experimental data from Concrete and Structural Laboratory, MUET.
• To conduct the numerical investigation as per proposed methodology.
• To design the smart ARM microcontroller-based device, to find the compressive strength of concrete and required proportions of ingredients.
• To upload data on cloud that can be accessible from anywhere.

Project Implementation Method

This project is divided in to 4 main phases:

• Phase-1: Collect the data from Concrete and Structure Laboratory of Civil Engineering Department, MUET and sort out the different parameters that effect the strength of concrete.
• Phase-2: Choose the suitable processing device (ARM Microcontroller). In addition to it, train, test and validate the data (from Phase-1) using artificial neural network at different input parameters (concrete ingredients).
• Phase-3: Design the prototype device in which ARM microcontroller is connected to keypad and LCD.
• Phase-4: Store data on Cloud which can be accessible from anywhere who has approach to the smart device. Further, cloud data will be connected with smart device; every time device is used to compute the required strength, then cloud data will be updated, which will increase the data points and hence accuracy of system with time.

Benefits of the Project

The major benefit is time savage. As it require clients and construction contractor to wait more than 28 days to have compressive strength results, in normal practice. However, the smart device will tell the strength in few minutes by inputting the required parameters with more accuracy. In addition to time efficient, the smart device will be user friendly; it can be easily used and handled by anyone which eliminates the need of a technical person that is essential otherwise, if concrete is tested conventionally. This project will support local technology development, research and innovation in developing countries and will reduce waste generation through prevention and  reduction through machine learning.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

The final product will be smart ARM microcontroller-based device that will measure compressive strength of concrete and display strength on LCD. This device will be designed by using Keypad, ARM microcontroller and LCD.

This application will

• Display compressive strength of concrete
• Help in responsible consumption  and production
• Upload data on cloud that can be accessible from anywhere

Final Deliverable of the Project

HW/SW integrated system

Core Industry

IT

Other Industries

Education , Manufacturing

Core Technology

Artificial Intelligence(AI)

Other Technologies

Internet of Things (IoT)

Sustainable Development Goals

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action

Required Resources

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