Self-compacting concrete (SCC) was developed in Japan in the 1980s to achieve complete compaction without vibration. SCC flows under its own weight, fills formwork and passes through reinforced areas without segregation of ingredients. It consists of cement, fine and coarse aggregates, chemical and mineral admixtures. Superplasticizers and viscosity modifying agents provide workability and stability. Tests like slump flow, V-funnel, and J-ring evaluate filling ability, passing ability and resistance to segregation. SCC offers benefits of reduced labor, better compaction and surface finish compared to conventional concrete but requires more precise material proportions and quality control.
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Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is considered as a concrete which can be placed and compacted under its own weight with no vibration.
It is not affected by the skills of workers, the shape and amount of reinforcing bars or the arrangement of a structure.
Due to its high-fluidity and resistance to segregation, it can be pumped longer distances.
It consists of the same components as conventionally vibrated concrete, which is cement, aggregates, and water, with the addition of chemical and mineral admixtures in different proportions.
Usually, the chemical admixtures used are superplasticizers and viscosity-modifying agents.
SCC is especially useful in confined zones where vibrating compaction is difficult.
Here, I attach a PowerPoint presentation created by me for a competition held by UltraTech. Have a look at this and feel free to share your views with me.
Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is considered as a concrete which can be placed and compacted under its own weight with no vibration.
It is not affected by the skills of workers, the shape and amount of reinforcing bars or the arrangement of a structure.
Due to its high-fluidity and resistance to segregation, it can be pumped longer distances.
It consists of the same components as conventionally vibrated concrete, which is cement, aggregates, and water, with the addition of chemical and mineral admixtures in different proportions.
Usually, the chemical admixtures used are superplasticizers and viscosity-modifying agents.
SCC is especially useful in confined zones where vibrating compaction is difficult.
Aggregates: Review of types; sampling and testing; effects on properties of concrete, production of artificial aggregates.
Cements: Review of types of cements, chemical composition; properties and tests, chemical and physical process of hydration,Blended cements.Properties of fresh concrete - basics regarding fresh concrete –
mixing, workability, placement, consolidation, and curing,
segregation and bleeding
Chemical Admixtures: types and classification; actions and
interactions; usage; effects on properties of concrete
Mineral Admixtures: Flyash, ground granulated blast furnace slag,
metakaolin, rice-husk ash and
silica fume; chemical composition; physical characteristics; effects
on properties of concrete; advantages and disadvantages.
Proportioning of concrete mixtures: Factors considered in the design of mix . BIS Method, ACI method.,Properties of hardened concrete: Strength- compressive tensile
and flexure - Elastic properties - Modulus of elasticity - Creep-
factors affecting creep, effect of creep - shrinkage- factors affecting
shrinkage, plastic shrinkage, drying shrinkage, autogeneous
shrinkage, carbonation shrinkage ,Durability of concrete: Durability concept; factors affecting,
reinforcement corrosion; fire resistance; frost damage; sulfate
attack; alkali silica reaction; concrete in sea water, statistical quality
control, acceptance criteria as per BIS code.
Non-destructive testing of concrete: Surface Hardness, Ultrasonic,
Penetration resistance, Pull-out test, chemical testing for chloride
and carbonation- core cutting - measuring reinforcement cover
Special concretes - Lightweight concrete- description of various
types -High strength concrete - Self compacting concrete -Roller
compacted concrete – Ready mixed concrete – Fibre reinforced
concrete - polymer concrete
Special processes and technology for particular types of
structure - Sprayed concrete; underwater concrete, mass concrete;
slip form construction, Prefabrication technology
Quality Control in Concrete and Durability factors : An overview by by RAJESH PRASAD,IRSE, CPM/M, RVNL. KOLKATA. An interesting and informative presentation....
Self-Compacting Concrete or Self Consolidating Concrete (SCC) is a highly flowable, stable concrete which flows readily into place, filling formwork without any consolidation and without undergoing any significant segregation. The use of SCC eliminates the need for compaction therefore saving time, reducing labor costs and conserving energy.Fresh SCC must possess the key properties including filling ability, passing ability and resistance to segregation at required levels. The filling ability is the ability of the SCC to flow into all spaces within the formwork under its own weight. Without vibrating the concrete, SCC has to fill any space within the formwork and it has to flow in horizontal and vertical directions without keeping air entrapped inside the concrete or at the surface. Passing ability is the ability of the SCC to flow through tight openings such as spaces between steel reinforcing bars, under its own weight. Passing ability is required to guarantee a homogenous distribution of the components of SCC in the vicinity of obstacles. The resistance to segregation is the resistance of the components of SCC to migration or separation and remains uniform throughout the process of transport and placing.
this slide about new Technics design sefl compecting concrete. it dose not required for compaction. its best to apply where compaction is not possible or critical.
Vacuum concrete is the type of concrete in which the excess water is removed for improving concrete strength.
The water is removed by use of vacuum mats connected to a vacuum pump.
The main aim of this technique is to extract extra water from concrete surface using vacuum dewatering.
Aggregates: Review of types; sampling and testing; effects on properties of concrete, production of artificial aggregates.
Cements: Review of types of cements, chemical composition; properties and tests, chemical and physical process of hydration,Blended cements.Properties of fresh concrete - basics regarding fresh concrete –
mixing, workability, placement, consolidation, and curing,
segregation and bleeding
Chemical Admixtures: types and classification; actions and
interactions; usage; effects on properties of concrete
Mineral Admixtures: Flyash, ground granulated blast furnace slag,
metakaolin, rice-husk ash and
silica fume; chemical composition; physical characteristics; effects
on properties of concrete; advantages and disadvantages.
Proportioning of concrete mixtures: Factors considered in the design of mix . BIS Method, ACI method.,Properties of hardened concrete: Strength- compressive tensile
and flexure - Elastic properties - Modulus of elasticity - Creep-
factors affecting creep, effect of creep - shrinkage- factors affecting
shrinkage, plastic shrinkage, drying shrinkage, autogeneous
shrinkage, carbonation shrinkage ,Durability of concrete: Durability concept; factors affecting,
reinforcement corrosion; fire resistance; frost damage; sulfate
attack; alkali silica reaction; concrete in sea water, statistical quality
control, acceptance criteria as per BIS code.
Non-destructive testing of concrete: Surface Hardness, Ultrasonic,
Penetration resistance, Pull-out test, chemical testing for chloride
and carbonation- core cutting - measuring reinforcement cover
Special concretes - Lightweight concrete- description of various
types -High strength concrete - Self compacting concrete -Roller
compacted concrete – Ready mixed concrete – Fibre reinforced
concrete - polymer concrete
Special processes and technology for particular types of
structure - Sprayed concrete; underwater concrete, mass concrete;
slip form construction, Prefabrication technology
Quality Control in Concrete and Durability factors : An overview by by RAJESH PRASAD,IRSE, CPM/M, RVNL. KOLKATA. An interesting and informative presentation....
Self-Compacting Concrete or Self Consolidating Concrete (SCC) is a highly flowable, stable concrete which flows readily into place, filling formwork without any consolidation and without undergoing any significant segregation. The use of SCC eliminates the need for compaction therefore saving time, reducing labor costs and conserving energy.Fresh SCC must possess the key properties including filling ability, passing ability and resistance to segregation at required levels. The filling ability is the ability of the SCC to flow into all spaces within the formwork under its own weight. Without vibrating the concrete, SCC has to fill any space within the formwork and it has to flow in horizontal and vertical directions without keeping air entrapped inside the concrete or at the surface. Passing ability is the ability of the SCC to flow through tight openings such as spaces between steel reinforcing bars, under its own weight. Passing ability is required to guarantee a homogenous distribution of the components of SCC in the vicinity of obstacles. The resistance to segregation is the resistance of the components of SCC to migration or separation and remains uniform throughout the process of transport and placing.
this slide about new Technics design sefl compecting concrete. it dose not required for compaction. its best to apply where compaction is not possible or critical.
Vacuum concrete is the type of concrete in which the excess water is removed for improving concrete strength.
The water is removed by use of vacuum mats connected to a vacuum pump.
The main aim of this technique is to extract extra water from concrete surface using vacuum dewatering.
Paste Viscosity!
Attained by one of three means:
High cement content
High content of Fly Ash, Silica Fume etc
Use of Viscosity Modifying Admixture
Also low water content using HRWR
The presentation about the historical background about the history of admixtures used in concrete that is helpful for doing assignments on concrete technology subject for civil engineering students
DETAILED STUDY OF FOAM CONCRETE
1- MATERIALS USED
2- MACHINE USED( HAND MAKING WORKABLE EQUIPMENT FOR MIXING)
3-TESTING PROCEDURE
4- YOU GUYZ CAN ALSO LEARN THROUGH THE PHOTOGRAPHS
Event Management System Vb Net Project Report.pdfKamal Acharya
In present era, the scopes of information technology growing with a very fast .We do not see any are untouched from this industry. The scope of information technology has become wider includes: Business and industry. Household Business, Communication, Education, Entertainment, Science, Medicine, Engineering, Distance Learning, Weather Forecasting. Carrier Searching and so on.
My project named “Event Management System” is software that store and maintained all events coordinated in college. It also helpful to print related reports. My project will help to record the events coordinated by faculties with their Name, Event subject, date & details in an efficient & effective ways.
In my system we have to make a system by which a user can record all events coordinated by a particular faculty. In our proposed system some more featured are added which differs it from the existing system such as security.
Welcome to WIPAC Monthly the magazine brought to you by the LinkedIn Group Water Industry Process Automation & Control.
In this month's edition, along with this month's industry news to celebrate the 13 years since the group was created we have articles including
A case study of the used of Advanced Process Control at the Wastewater Treatment works at Lleida in Spain
A look back on an article on smart wastewater networks in order to see how the industry has measured up in the interim around the adoption of Digital Transformation in the Water Industry.
Cosmetic shop management system project report.pdfKamal Acharya
Buying new cosmetic products is difficult. It can even be scary for those who have sensitive skin and are prone to skin trouble. The information needed to alleviate this problem is on the back of each product, but it's thought to interpret those ingredient lists unless you have a background in chemistry.
Instead of buying and hoping for the best, we can use data science to help us predict which products may be good fits for us. It includes various function programs to do the above mentioned tasks.
Data file handling has been effectively used in the program.
The automated cosmetic shop management system should deal with the automation of general workflow and administration process of the shop. The main processes of the system focus on customer's request where the system is able to search the most appropriate products and deliver it to the customers. It should help the employees to quickly identify the list of cosmetic product that have reached the minimum quantity and also keep a track of expired date for each cosmetic product. It should help the employees to find the rack number in which the product is placed.It is also Faster and more efficient way.
COLLEGE BUS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT REPORT.pdfKamal Acharya
The College Bus Management system is completely developed by Visual Basic .NET Version. The application is connect with most secured database language MS SQL Server. The application is develop by using best combination of front-end and back-end languages. The application is totally design like flat user interface. This flat user interface is more attractive user interface in 2017. The application is gives more important to the system functionality. The application is to manage the student’s details, driver’s details, bus details, bus route details, bus fees details and more. The application has only one unit for admin. The admin can manage the entire application. The admin can login into the application by using username and password of the admin. The application is develop for big and small colleges. It is more user friendly for non-computer person. Even they can easily learn how to manage the application within hours. The application is more secure by the admin. The system will give an effective output for the VB.Net and SQL Server given as input to the system. The compiled java program given as input to the system, after scanning the program will generate different reports. The application generates the report for users. The admin can view and download the report of the data. The application deliver the excel format reports. Because, excel formatted reports is very easy to understand the income and expense of the college bus. This application is mainly develop for windows operating system users. In 2017, 73% of people enterprises are using windows operating system. So the application will easily install for all the windows operating system users. The application-developed size is very low. The application consumes very low space in disk. Therefore, the user can allocate very minimum local disk space for this application.
Hybrid optimization of pumped hydro system and solar- Engr. Abdul-Azeez.pdffxintegritypublishin
Advancements in technology unveil a myriad of electrical and electronic breakthroughs geared towards efficiently harnessing limited resources to meet human energy demands. The optimization of hybrid solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems plays a pivotal role in utilizing natural resources effectively. This initiative not only benefits humanity but also fosters environmental sustainability. The study investigated the design optimization of these hybrid systems, focusing on understanding solar radiation patterns, identifying geographical influences on solar radiation, formulating a mathematical model for system optimization, and determining the optimal configuration of PV panels and pumped hydro storage. Through a comparative analysis approach and eight weeks of data collection, the study addressed key research questions related to solar radiation patterns and optimal system design. The findings highlighted regions with heightened solar radiation levels, showcasing substantial potential for power generation and emphasizing the system's efficiency. Optimizing system design significantly boosted power generation, promoted renewable energy utilization, and enhanced energy storage capacity. The study underscored the benefits of optimizing hybrid solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems for sustainable energy usage. Optimizing the design of solar PV panels and pumped hydro energy supply systems as examined across diverse climatic conditions in a developing country, not only enhances power generation but also improves the integration of renewable energy sources and boosts energy storage capacities, particularly beneficial for less economically prosperous regions. Additionally, the study provides valuable insights for advancing energy research in economically viable areas. Recommendations included conducting site-specific assessments, utilizing advanced modeling tools, implementing regular maintenance protocols, and enhancing communication among system components.
Vaccine management system project report documentation..pdfKamal Acharya
The Division of Vaccine and Immunization is facing increasing difficulty monitoring vaccines and other commodities distribution once they have been distributed from the national stores. With the introduction of new vaccines, more challenges have been anticipated with this additions posing serious threat to the already over strained vaccine supply chain system in Kenya.
CFD Simulation of By-pass Flow in a HRSG module by R&R Consult.pptxR&R Consult
CFD analysis is incredibly effective at solving mysteries and improving the performance of complex systems!
Here's a great example: At a large natural gas-fired power plant, where they use waste heat to generate steam and energy, they were puzzled that their boiler wasn't producing as much steam as expected.
R&R and Tetra Engineering Group Inc. were asked to solve the issue with reduced steam production.
An inspection had shown that a significant amount of hot flue gas was bypassing the boiler tubes, where the heat was supposed to be transferred.
R&R Consult conducted a CFD analysis, which revealed that 6.3% of the flue gas was bypassing the boiler tubes without transferring heat. The analysis also showed that the flue gas was instead being directed along the sides of the boiler and between the modules that were supposed to capture the heat. This was the cause of the reduced performance.
Based on our results, Tetra Engineering installed covering plates to reduce the bypass flow. This improved the boiler's performance and increased electricity production.
It is always satisfying when we can help solve complex challenges like this. Do your systems also need a check-up or optimization? Give us a call!
Work done in cooperation with James Malloy and David Moelling from Tetra Engineering.
More examples of our work https://www.r-r-consult.dk/en/cases-en/
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Immunizing Image Classifiers Against Localized Adversary Attacksgerogepatton
This paper addresses the vulnerability of deep learning models, particularly convolutional neural networks
(CNN)s, to adversarial attacks and presents a proactive training technique designed to counter them. We
introduce a novel volumization algorithm, which transforms 2D images into 3D volumetric representations.
When combined with 3D convolution and deep curriculum learning optimization (CLO), itsignificantly improves
the immunity of models against localized universal attacks by up to 40%. We evaluate our proposed approach
using contemporary CNN architectures and the modified Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR-10
and CIFAR-100) and ImageNet Large Scale Visual Recognition Challenge (ILSVRC12) datasets, showcasing
accuracy improvements over previous techniques. The results indicate that the combination of the volumetric
input and curriculum learning holds significant promise for mitigating adversarial attacks without necessitating
adversary training.
2. • By the early 1990’s,japan has developed and used
SCC.
• SCC is a modern innovation-does not require
vibration for placement and compaction
• flowing consistency ,high performance , uniform
quality
•Present day SCC is classified as advanced
construction material
3. • In 1983, the problem of the durabity of the concrete
structures was a major topic of interest in Japan.
• The creation of durable concrete structures
requires adequate compaction by skilled workers
Solution :-
- to achieve a durable concrete
- dense compaction is needed in every nooks and
corners(to avoid honeycombs )
- self compacting concrete
concrete degrades due to lack of compaction-by the
employment of SCC –it can be avoided.
Present day SCC is classified as advanced
construction material
6. CONSTITUENTS OF SCC
SCC consists of the same components as
conventionally vibrated concrete has
1. Cement
2. Aggregates
3. Water
4. Chemical admixtures(super plasticizers ,viscosity
modifying agents)
5. Mineral admixtures (fly ash, silica fumes,GGBS)
8. CEMENT
Ordinary portland cement of 43 or 53 grade can
used.
COARSE AGGREGATE
Crushed granite aggregate with nominal size
<12.5mm and specific gravity 2.56
FINE AGGREGATE
Zone III sand passing through 4.75 mm sieve of
specific gravity 2.56
9. CHEMICAL ADMIXTURES
Super plasticizers :-
provide necessary workability
Viscosity Modifying Agents(VMA):-
provide stability
Air entraining agents :-
improve freezing and thawing resistanc
MINERALADMIXTURES
Fly ash :-
improve the quality and durability
Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag(GGBFS)
Silica fume:-
improve mechanical properties of SCC
10. Stone powder:-
finely crushed lime stone,dolomite or
granite(improves by 20%)
30%-GGBS and 15% of limestone gives maximum
compressive strength
Fibre:-
enhances the properties of SCC
MIXING WATER
ordinary potable water of ph ranging
from 7 to 8.5
13. PROPERTIES OF SCC
In fresh state ,SCC has
Filling ability(excellent deformability)-
flows easily at suitable speed into formwork
Passing ability –
ability to pass reinforcement without blocking
High resistance to segregation-
the distribution of aggregate particles
remains homogenous in both vertical and horizontal
directions
14. THE REQUIREMENT OF SCC
SCC should have
*low coarse aggregate content
*increased paste content
*low water powder ratio
*increased super plasticizer dosage
*viscosity modifying agents
SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE CAN BE
DISTINGUISHED
Powder type
Increased the powder content
Viscosity Modifying agents type
Adding viscosity modifying admixtures
Combined type
Increased the powder content and using VMA
16. TEST METHODS FOR
COMPACTIBILITY
Filling Ability:-
Slump flow test,T50 cm slump flow test , v-
funnel test
Passing ability:-
j-ring test, u-box test, l-box test
Segregation potential:-
settlement column test , sieve stability test ,
penetration test
17. SLUMP FLOW TEST
*Slump flow test is used to find the filling ability of SCC.
*The SCC sample is poured in to the slump cone than the
slump flow diameter is measured
*The flow time is measured and that is known as T50 slump
time
*The higher the slump flow value , the greater its ability to fill
formwork under its own weight
23. V-funnel test:-
*The v-funnel is used to find the segregation resistance
of SCC.
*The SCC sample is poured into the v-funnel
apparatus, now its allowed to flow by its weight
*The emptying time of v-funnel is noted
*This test measured the ease of flow of the concrete,
shorter flow times indicate greater flow ability.
*After 5 minutes of setting,segregation of concrete will
show a less continuous flow with an increase in flow
time
26. TEST ON HARDENED CONCRETE
*Compressive strength test
*Split tensile strength test
Split cylinder test
Standard beam test
*Flexural strength test
27. DISCUSSION ON TEST RESULTS
*Slump flow increases with the increase of
water/cement ratio
*T500 time,v-funnel time,T5 time and U-box values
are decreases with increases of w/c ratio
*l-box value increases with w/c ratio and
compressive strength, tensile strength and flexural
strengths are decreasing as the w/c ratio increases
*marginal increases in the compressive strength at
28 days of concrete as the w/c ratio decreases
28.
29.
30. ADVANTAGES OF SCC
*Elimination of problems associated with vibration
*Faster construction
*Greater freedom in designs
*Less noise from vibrators and reduced danger from
hand-arm vibration syndrome(HAVS)
*Ease of placement results in cost savings through
reduced equipment and labour requirement
31. *Improves the quality,durability and reliability
of concrete structures due to better compaction
and homogeneity of concrete
*Reduced wear and tear on forms of vibrations
*Reduced permeability
*Better surface finish
*Reduced site man power
32. *Bond to reinforcing steel
*Flows into complex forms
*Minimizes voids in highly reinforced areas
33. DISADVANTAGES OF SCC
*Costly than conventional concrete
*Lack of globally accepted test standards and mix desings
*More precise measurement and monitoring of the
constituent materials
34. OUR ROLE
As an engineer:
*Maximum application of self compacting concrete
*Learning and guiding workers to implement the
self compacting concrete
As a researcher:
*To identify test methods for SCC to improve its
workability
*Forming IS codes for the self compacting concrete
