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.
Self-compacting concrete (SCC) was developed in Japan in the 1980s to solve issues with inadequate concrete compaction. SCC is highly flowable under its own weight and fills formwork without vibration. It was pioneered by Professor Hajime Okamura and has seen increasing use globally since 2000. The document discusses the constituents, properties, testing, and advantages of SCC compared to traditional vibrated concrete.
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.
This document discusses high-strength concrete (HSC). It defines HSC as concrete with a 28-day compressive strength of over 40 MPa. HSC uses a low water-cement ratio, smaller aggregate sizes, and admixtures like silica fume and superplasticizers. Compared to normal-strength concrete, HSC has higher resistance to pressure, modulus of elasticity, and strength gained at an earlier age. Some applications of HSC mentioned include bridges, high-rise buildings, power plants, and skyscrapers. The document concludes that interest in HSC is growing rapidly due to its advantages like reduced material needs and increased construction speeds.
Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is a highly flowable concrete that can spread and consolidate under its own weight without vibration or compaction. Researchers at the University of Tokyo developed SCC in the late 1980s to address labor shortages. By the early 1990s, Japan was using SCC without vibration, and its use spread to other countries. SCC offers benefits like reduced labor costs, faster construction, and improved safety and finishes. It requires special mix designs using superplasticizers, viscosity agents, and mineral admixtures to achieve flowability, passing ability through reinforcement, and resistance to segregation.
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.
This document discusses different types of light weight concrete, including light weight aggregate concrete, aerated concrete, and no-fines concrete. Light weight concrete has lower density than normal concrete, ranging from 300-1850 kg/m3 compared to 2200-2600 kg/m3. It has advantages like reduced dead load, improved workability, and applications in pre-stressed concrete and high-rise buildings. The main methods to produce light weight concrete are using porous aggregates, incorporating air bubbles, or omitting fine aggregates. Properties depend on the type and density, with compressive strengths ranging from 0.3-40 MPa.
This document provides an overview of self-compacting concrete (SCC), including its definition, properties, ingredients, tests to evaluate its performance, and applications. SCC is a concrete that can flow and consolidate under its own weight without any mechanical vibration. It has high filling ability, passing ability through reinforced bars without segregation, and resistance to segregation. The key ingredients in SCC include cement, fine and coarse aggregates, chemical and mineral admixtures, and water. A number of laboratory tests are used to evaluate the flow, passing ability, and segregation resistance of SCC, including slump flow, L-box, V-funnel, and J-ring tests. SCC has applications in concrete elements with
Self-compacting concrete (SCC) was developed in Japan in the 1980s to solve issues with inadequate concrete compaction. SCC is highly flowable under its own weight and fills formwork without vibration. It was pioneered by Professor Hajime Okamura and has seen increasing use globally since 2000. The document discusses the constituents, properties, testing, and advantages of SCC compared to traditional vibrated concrete.
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.
This document discusses high-strength concrete (HSC). It defines HSC as concrete with a 28-day compressive strength of over 40 MPa. HSC uses a low water-cement ratio, smaller aggregate sizes, and admixtures like silica fume and superplasticizers. Compared to normal-strength concrete, HSC has higher resistance to pressure, modulus of elasticity, and strength gained at an earlier age. Some applications of HSC mentioned include bridges, high-rise buildings, power plants, and skyscrapers. The document concludes that interest in HSC is growing rapidly due to its advantages like reduced material needs and increased construction speeds.
Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is a highly flowable concrete that can spread and consolidate under its own weight without vibration or compaction. Researchers at the University of Tokyo developed SCC in the late 1980s to address labor shortages. By the early 1990s, Japan was using SCC without vibration, and its use spread to other countries. SCC offers benefits like reduced labor costs, faster construction, and improved safety and finishes. It requires special mix designs using superplasticizers, viscosity agents, and mineral admixtures to achieve flowability, passing ability through reinforcement, and resistance to segregation.
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.
This document discusses different types of light weight concrete, including light weight aggregate concrete, aerated concrete, and no-fines concrete. Light weight concrete has lower density than normal concrete, ranging from 300-1850 kg/m3 compared to 2200-2600 kg/m3. It has advantages like reduced dead load, improved workability, and applications in pre-stressed concrete and high-rise buildings. The main methods to produce light weight concrete are using porous aggregates, incorporating air bubbles, or omitting fine aggregates. Properties depend on the type and density, with compressive strengths ranging from 0.3-40 MPa.
This document provides an overview of self-compacting concrete (SCC), including its definition, properties, ingredients, tests to evaluate its performance, and applications. SCC is a concrete that can flow and consolidate under its own weight without any mechanical vibration. It has high filling ability, passing ability through reinforced bars without segregation, and resistance to segregation. The key ingredients in SCC include cement, fine and coarse aggregates, chemical and mineral admixtures, and water. A number of laboratory tests are used to evaluate the flow, passing ability, and segregation resistance of SCC, including slump flow, L-box, V-funnel, and J-ring tests. SCC has applications in concrete elements with
This document presents information on fiber reinforced concrete (FRC). It discusses that FRC adds fibers to concrete to control cracking from shrinkage and improve tensile strength. Common fiber types include steel, glass, and polymers. FRC has applications in thin sheets, pipes, precast elements, and floors where it improves durability and reduces cracking. The properties of FRC depend on fiber volume, aspect ratio, orientation, and the fiber-matrix bond. FRC provides benefits like increased strength, ductility, impact resistance, and reduced crack widths compared to plain concrete. However, it can reduce workability, especially with higher fiber volumes or aspect ratios.
High density concrete, high strength concrete and high performance concrete.shebina a
The document discusses high density concrete, its components, types of aggregates used, admixtures, applications, advantages and disadvantages. High density concrete has a density over 2600 kg/m3 and offers greater strength than regular concrete. Its main components are cement, water, aggregates and admixtures. Natural aggregates come from iron ores while man-made aggregates include iron shots, chilcon and synthetic aggregates. Admixtures like water reducers are used to increase workability and reduce cement and water requirements. High density concrete has applications in radiation shielding, precast blocks, bridges and more due to its high strength and durability.
The document discusses concrete mix design, including:
- Concrete is made from cement, aggregates, water, and sometimes admixtures.
- ACI and BIS methods are described for determining mix proportions based on factors like strength, workability, durability, and materials.
- A step-by-step example is provided to design a mix using the ACI method for a specified 30MPa strength, including determining water-cement ratio, volumes, and final proportions.
This document discusses steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC). SFRC increases the structural integrity of concrete by adding short, discrete steel fibers that are uniformly distributed and randomly oriented. The document outlines the materials used including cement, aggregates, water, and steel fibers. It describes the mix design process and percentages of steel fibers tested. Beams and cubes were cast with the concrete mixtures and cured before testing to determine the compressive and flexural strengths of the SFRC. The results and conclusions are summarized, with references provided.
This document provides details on concrete mix design according to Indian Standard IS 10262:2009. It discusses determining proportions of cement, water, fine aggregate, and coarse aggregate to produce concrete with specified properties like strength and durability at lowest cost. The key steps in mix design include: selecting water-cement ratio based on strength requirements; determining water content based on workability and aggregate type; calculating cement quantity based on water-cement ratio; estimating coarse and fine aggregate proportions; and conducting trial mixes to verify mix meets requirements. The end of document shows an example mix design calculation and results.
Introduction to Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete (SFRC)Zubayer Ibna Zahid
Steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) contains short, closely spaced steel fibers added to concrete to improve its tensile strength. The fibers are typically 0.2-2 inches long and have a variety of possible cross-sectional shapes, such as flat, deformed, hooked, or crimped. SFRC mixes typically contain 0.2-1.0% fiber volume fraction, with higher percentages for larger aggregate sizes. The steel fibers improve the ductility and toughness of the concrete to reduce cracking and increase its post-cracking residual strength capacity.
The document discusses fiber reinforced concrete (FRC), including different types of fibers used (steel, glass, synthetic), their properties, and applications. Steel fiber reinforced concrete uses thin steel wires to improve structural strength and reduce cracking. Glass fiber reinforced concrete uses fiberglass for insulation and crack prevention. Synthetic fibers like plastic and nylon improve properties like pumpability and prevent cracking and spalling. FRC provides benefits like increased tensile strength, energy absorption, impact resistance, and wear resistance. Common uses include highways, hydraulic structures, and precast applications.
This document discusses ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS), a byproduct of steel production that can be used in concrete production. It has several benefits over traditional Portland cement concrete including greater strength, durability, and sustainability. GGBFS concrete exhibits improved sulfate and chloride resistance, reduces temperatures in large pours, and results in a lighter colored, smoother finish. It also enhances workability and pumpability while requiring less water. Overall, incorporating GGBFS in concrete delivers higher performance while reducing costs and environmental impact.
Self-compacting concrete was developed in Japan in the 1980s to solve problems with inadequate compaction of traditional concrete. It uses a high paste content and superplasticizers to create a concrete that can flow and consolidate under its own weight without vibration. Tests were developed to evaluate properties like filling ability, passing ability, and segregation resistance. Self-compacting concrete provides benefits like easier placement, faster construction, better surface finish, and improved durability. However, it also has higher costs associated with materials and mix design development.
a brief overview of Fiber Reinforced Concrete (FRC) by Milad Nourizadeh from Civil engineering department of the University of Tabriz.
I've introduce some types of fiber with their historical backgrounds and their mechanical properties as well as their advantages and this advantages.
I also present some applications of FRC all over the world.
Finally, I hope you enjoy that!
Errata: Let's Begin in second slide
Lightweight concrete, also known as autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), is a construction material that is lighter than traditional concrete due to the inclusion of air pockets. It was invented in 1923 and contains aggregates smaller than sand, cement, and other binding agents. When mixed and cured, chemical reactions cause it to be 20% lighter than normal concrete while maintaining compressive strength. Lightweight concrete is used widely in construction due to benefits like reduced weight, insulation, durability, and lower environmental impact.
Concrete is the most widely used construction material in India with annual consumption exceeding 100 million cubic meters.
High performance concrete is a concrete in which certain characteristics are developed for a particular application and environment, so that it will give excellent performance in the structure in which it will be placed.
A high-strength concrete is always a high performance concrete, but a high-performance concrete is not always a high-strength concrete.
you would be aware about the different types of special concrete being used in india.All these types of concrete are being produced by ultratech concrete, for more details visit www.ultratechconcrete.com/concrete_types.html
This document provides information on concrete, including:
- Concrete is a mixture of cement, water, and aggregates that hardens over time into a strong building material.
- Proper mixing, placing, and curing of the concrete allows it to gain strength through a process called hydration as it ages.
- Factors like the water-cement ratio, type of aggregates, compaction, and curing affect the properties and strength of hardened concrete.
This document discusses self-compacting concrete (SCC), which does not require vibration for compaction. It can be designed to have good filling ability, passing ability, and segregation resistance. The document outlines the objectives, specifications, advantages, applications, characteristics, and test methods for SCC. It also reviews literature on using fibers or fly ash to improve properties of hardened SCC and its alkaline resistance.
This document discusses polymers used for concrete repair. It describes two main types of polymers: those used to modify cementitious systems and thermosetting resin systems like epoxy, polyester, and acrylic. Polymer latexes are used as admixtures in cementitious systems where they improve properties like strength, permeability, and bonding. Resin repair mortars are used for smaller repairs under 12mm and rely on impermeability for steel protection. Epoxy, polyester, and acrylic resins are discussed in more detail regarding their chemical curing processes and appropriate uses in concrete repair.
Project report on self compacting concreterajhoney
This project report summarizes research conducted on developing self-compacting concrete using industrial waste. A group of students conducted the research under the guidance of Prof. M. B. Kumthekar to fulfill requirements for a B.E. in Civil Engineering from Shivaji University, Kolhapur. The report documents the need for self-compacting concrete to improve construction efficiency and concrete quality. It describes tests conducted to utilize red mud and foundry waste sand as partial replacements for cement in self-compacting concrete mixtures and analyze the results.
Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is a highly fluid concrete that can spread and consolidate under its own weight without vibration. It was developed in Japan in the 1980s to solve issues with vibration and ensure durable concrete structures. SCC spreads easily and fills forms completely, even around dense reinforcement. This eliminates the need for vibration and ensures uniform consolidation, but it requires precise material proportions and testing. While allowing for complex designs and construction time savings, SCC is also more expensive than traditional concrete due to material and testing costs. It therefore provides benefits for certain applications but cannot be used universally.
This document presents information on fiber reinforced concrete (FRC). It discusses that FRC adds fibers to concrete to control cracking from shrinkage and improve tensile strength. Common fiber types include steel, glass, and polymers. FRC has applications in thin sheets, pipes, precast elements, and floors where it improves durability and reduces cracking. The properties of FRC depend on fiber volume, aspect ratio, orientation, and the fiber-matrix bond. FRC provides benefits like increased strength, ductility, impact resistance, and reduced crack widths compared to plain concrete. However, it can reduce workability, especially with higher fiber volumes or aspect ratios.
High density concrete, high strength concrete and high performance concrete.shebina a
The document discusses high density concrete, its components, types of aggregates used, admixtures, applications, advantages and disadvantages. High density concrete has a density over 2600 kg/m3 and offers greater strength than regular concrete. Its main components are cement, water, aggregates and admixtures. Natural aggregates come from iron ores while man-made aggregates include iron shots, chilcon and synthetic aggregates. Admixtures like water reducers are used to increase workability and reduce cement and water requirements. High density concrete has applications in radiation shielding, precast blocks, bridges and more due to its high strength and durability.
The document discusses concrete mix design, including:
- Concrete is made from cement, aggregates, water, and sometimes admixtures.
- ACI and BIS methods are described for determining mix proportions based on factors like strength, workability, durability, and materials.
- A step-by-step example is provided to design a mix using the ACI method for a specified 30MPa strength, including determining water-cement ratio, volumes, and final proportions.
This document discusses steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC). SFRC increases the structural integrity of concrete by adding short, discrete steel fibers that are uniformly distributed and randomly oriented. The document outlines the materials used including cement, aggregates, water, and steel fibers. It describes the mix design process and percentages of steel fibers tested. Beams and cubes were cast with the concrete mixtures and cured before testing to determine the compressive and flexural strengths of the SFRC. The results and conclusions are summarized, with references provided.
This document provides details on concrete mix design according to Indian Standard IS 10262:2009. It discusses determining proportions of cement, water, fine aggregate, and coarse aggregate to produce concrete with specified properties like strength and durability at lowest cost. The key steps in mix design include: selecting water-cement ratio based on strength requirements; determining water content based on workability and aggregate type; calculating cement quantity based on water-cement ratio; estimating coarse and fine aggregate proportions; and conducting trial mixes to verify mix meets requirements. The end of document shows an example mix design calculation and results.
Introduction to Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete (SFRC)Zubayer Ibna Zahid
Steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) contains short, closely spaced steel fibers added to concrete to improve its tensile strength. The fibers are typically 0.2-2 inches long and have a variety of possible cross-sectional shapes, such as flat, deformed, hooked, or crimped. SFRC mixes typically contain 0.2-1.0% fiber volume fraction, with higher percentages for larger aggregate sizes. The steel fibers improve the ductility and toughness of the concrete to reduce cracking and increase its post-cracking residual strength capacity.
The document discusses fiber reinforced concrete (FRC), including different types of fibers used (steel, glass, synthetic), their properties, and applications. Steel fiber reinforced concrete uses thin steel wires to improve structural strength and reduce cracking. Glass fiber reinforced concrete uses fiberglass for insulation and crack prevention. Synthetic fibers like plastic and nylon improve properties like pumpability and prevent cracking and spalling. FRC provides benefits like increased tensile strength, energy absorption, impact resistance, and wear resistance. Common uses include highways, hydraulic structures, and precast applications.
This document discusses ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS), a byproduct of steel production that can be used in concrete production. It has several benefits over traditional Portland cement concrete including greater strength, durability, and sustainability. GGBFS concrete exhibits improved sulfate and chloride resistance, reduces temperatures in large pours, and results in a lighter colored, smoother finish. It also enhances workability and pumpability while requiring less water. Overall, incorporating GGBFS in concrete delivers higher performance while reducing costs and environmental impact.
Self-compacting concrete was developed in Japan in the 1980s to solve problems with inadequate compaction of traditional concrete. It uses a high paste content and superplasticizers to create a concrete that can flow and consolidate under its own weight without vibration. Tests were developed to evaluate properties like filling ability, passing ability, and segregation resistance. Self-compacting concrete provides benefits like easier placement, faster construction, better surface finish, and improved durability. However, it also has higher costs associated with materials and mix design development.
a brief overview of Fiber Reinforced Concrete (FRC) by Milad Nourizadeh from Civil engineering department of the University of Tabriz.
I've introduce some types of fiber with their historical backgrounds and their mechanical properties as well as their advantages and this advantages.
I also present some applications of FRC all over the world.
Finally, I hope you enjoy that!
Errata: Let's Begin in second slide
Lightweight concrete, also known as autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), is a construction material that is lighter than traditional concrete due to the inclusion of air pockets. It was invented in 1923 and contains aggregates smaller than sand, cement, and other binding agents. When mixed and cured, chemical reactions cause it to be 20% lighter than normal concrete while maintaining compressive strength. Lightweight concrete is used widely in construction due to benefits like reduced weight, insulation, durability, and lower environmental impact.
Concrete is the most widely used construction material in India with annual consumption exceeding 100 million cubic meters.
High performance concrete is a concrete in which certain characteristics are developed for a particular application and environment, so that it will give excellent performance in the structure in which it will be placed.
A high-strength concrete is always a high performance concrete, but a high-performance concrete is not always a high-strength concrete.
you would be aware about the different types of special concrete being used in india.All these types of concrete are being produced by ultratech concrete, for more details visit www.ultratechconcrete.com/concrete_types.html
This document provides information on concrete, including:
- Concrete is a mixture of cement, water, and aggregates that hardens over time into a strong building material.
- Proper mixing, placing, and curing of the concrete allows it to gain strength through a process called hydration as it ages.
- Factors like the water-cement ratio, type of aggregates, compaction, and curing affect the properties and strength of hardened concrete.
This document discusses self-compacting concrete (SCC), which does not require vibration for compaction. It can be designed to have good filling ability, passing ability, and segregation resistance. The document outlines the objectives, specifications, advantages, applications, characteristics, and test methods for SCC. It also reviews literature on using fibers or fly ash to improve properties of hardened SCC and its alkaline resistance.
This document discusses polymers used for concrete repair. It describes two main types of polymers: those used to modify cementitious systems and thermosetting resin systems like epoxy, polyester, and acrylic. Polymer latexes are used as admixtures in cementitious systems where they improve properties like strength, permeability, and bonding. Resin repair mortars are used for smaller repairs under 12mm and rely on impermeability for steel protection. Epoxy, polyester, and acrylic resins are discussed in more detail regarding their chemical curing processes and appropriate uses in concrete repair.
Project report on self compacting concreterajhoney
This project report summarizes research conducted on developing self-compacting concrete using industrial waste. A group of students conducted the research under the guidance of Prof. M. B. Kumthekar to fulfill requirements for a B.E. in Civil Engineering from Shivaji University, Kolhapur. The report documents the need for self-compacting concrete to improve construction efficiency and concrete quality. It describes tests conducted to utilize red mud and foundry waste sand as partial replacements for cement in self-compacting concrete mixtures and analyze the results.
Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is a highly fluid concrete that can spread and consolidate under its own weight without vibration. It was developed in Japan in the 1980s to solve issues with vibration and ensure durable concrete structures. SCC spreads easily and fills forms completely, even around dense reinforcement. This eliminates the need for vibration and ensures uniform consolidation, but it requires precise material proportions and testing. While allowing for complex designs and construction time savings, SCC is also more expensive than traditional concrete due to material and testing costs. It therefore provides benefits for certain applications but cannot be used universally.
Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is a highly flowable concrete that can spread into place and fill formwork without mechanical vibration. SCC has a slump flow ranging from 1 to 32 inches depending on project requirements. It is used to allow faster placement without vibration, improve surface finish, ease placement in restricted areas, and improve consolidation around reinforcement. SCC achieves its flowability through superplasticizers and stability through a higher paste volume, less coarse aggregates, and a higher sand-to-coarse aggregate ratio than conventional concrete. Proper testing ensures SCC does not segregate or bleed once placed.
This document provides information about ready-mix concrete from an educational presentation. It introduces the topic and defines ready-mix concrete. It then discusses the main ingredients of concrete - cement, sand, coarse aggregate, water and admixtures - describing each in more detail. The document also covers the manufacturing process of ready-mix concrete, advantages, status and challenges in India, as well as some common quality problems and their causes.
Use of chemical admixtures and mineral additives in various kinds of high performance and high strength concrete is essential. I have explained how it works.
This document discusses ready mix concrete. It defines ready mix concrete as concrete whose components are proportioned off-site and delivered by truck in a ready-to-use condition. It provides a brief history of ready mix concrete, noting it was first used in the US in 1913 and established in Bangladesh in the 1990s. It also lists some of the major ready mix concrete companies operating in Bangladesh and discusses the manufacturing process and transportation considerations for ready mix concrete.
This document defines and describes lightweight concrete. It discusses three main types of lightweight concrete: porous concrete, concrete without fine aggregate, and lightweight aggregate concrete.
Porous concrete contains air bubbles that make it lightweight. Concrete without fine aggregate uses only cement, water, and coarse aggregates. Lightweight aggregate concrete uses lightweight aggregates like pumice or expanded clay instead of regular aggregates.
The document outlines the characteristics and advantages of lightweight concrete, including better thermal and fire insulation, durability in various environments, lower water absorption, and acoustic properties. It also notes some disadvantages like increased sensitivity to water content and difficulty in placement and finishing.
Chemical admixtures are added to concrete to modify properties in either the fresh or hardened state. Common admixtures include air-entraining admixtures, which introduce tiny air bubbles that improve freeze-thaw resistance; water-reducing admixtures, which lower the water content needed for a given workability; and superplasticizers, also called high-range water reducers, which make very flowable, self-consolidating concrete. Admixtures function through adsorption, de-flocculation, or chemical interaction with hydrating cement. They are used to reduce construction costs, achieve desired concrete properties, and maintain quality in adverse conditions.
1. Admixtures are added to concrete to modify properties in both fresh and hardened states by reducing water content or increasing workability.
2. This study evaluated two superplasticizers on concrete workability and strength properties.
3. The results showed that both superplasticizers increased compressive, tensile, and flexural strengths at various mix ratios and water-cement ratios compared to plain concrete. Rheobuild 561M performed better than Rheobuild 1100 in most tests.
A POWERPOINT PRESENTAION ON READY-MIX CONCRETEkuntansourav
The document provides information on ready-mix concrete (RMC), including its introduction and history in India, advantages, disadvantages, mixing processes, and uses of admixtures. Some key points:
- RMC was first used in India in the 1950s for dam construction projects.
- It involves weighing ingredients at a central plant and delivering fresh concrete to sites within the requisite time. This provides consistency and reduces waste.
- However, longer transport times can be an issue, and access for trucks must be considered. Concrete must also be placed within 2 hours of mixing.
- Mixing can be done in transit, at the central plant, or on-site for more remote locations. Proper mixing is important
This presentation discusses the mix design procedure for ready mix concrete. It begins with an introduction to ready mix concrete, including its history. It then discusses the materials used - aggregates, cement, admixtures and fly ash. The equipment, mixing processes, specifications from customers, and quality checks are also outlined. Finally, the benefits of ready mix concrete are noted as consistent quality, strength, and reduced human error due to mechanization.
Admixtures are materials added to concrete mixes to modify properties. There are two main types - chemical and mineral. Chemical admixtures include plasticizers, superplasticizers, retarders, accelerators, and air-entraining agents. Mineral admixtures include fly ash, slag, and silica fume. Admixtures are used to increase workability, strength, and durability while decreasing water demand and permeability. Common admixtures like plasticizers and superplasticizers work by dispersing cement particles and lubricating the mix to increase flowability.
Fiber reinforced concrete is a composite material made of cement, mortar or concrete with closely spaced fibers added. The fibers, which can include glass, carbon, polypropylene or nylon, increase the tensile strength and crack resistance of the concrete.
Fiberglass reinforced concrete (GFRC) specifically uses glass fibers in the mix. It provides an ultra-strong yet flexible concrete that protects against environmental damage. GFRC is lightweight, durable, and can be cast into complex shapes.
Some key properties and applications of fiber reinforced concrete include increased tensile strength, impact resistance, limited crack growth, use in pavement overlays, industrial floors, bridges, canal linings, blast resistant structures, and pre
Ch. Gopi Chand presented on fiber reinforced concrete at Sri Venkateswara Engineering College. Fiber reinforced concrete was developed as a replacement for asbestos fibers in concrete. It involves adding short discrete fibers uniformly throughout a concrete mix. These fibers increase the tensile strength and cracking resistance of concrete. Fiber reinforced concrete has applications in thin sheets, pipes, precast elements, and transparent panels and partitions due to its improved strength and durability properties.
This presentation gives a brief introduction on FRC's history, definition and why is it used. Types of FRC's and it's applications is explained in detail in later stages.Also, it covers various properties that affects FRC and a Case study in end.
IRJET- Self-Compacting Concrete - Procedure and Mix DesignIRJET Journal
This document presents a procedure for designing self-compacting concrete mixes. It describes testing various mix designs to achieve the required properties of self-compacting concrete, including adequate flowability, passing ability, and resistance to segregation. A series of trial mixes were conducted by varying the proportions of coarse and fine aggregates, water-cement ratio, and superplasticizer dosage. The optimal mix was determined to have 34% coarse aggregate, 57% fine aggregate, a water-cement ratio of 0.50, and 1.15% superplasticizer. This mix met all acceptance criteria for self-compacting concrete based on slump flow, V-funnel, and L-box tests. Compressive strength results
The document discusses self-compacting concrete (SCC), which is a special type of concrete that can be cast without compaction or vibration due to its high resistance to segregation. SCC was first developed in Japan in 1988 in response to problems with concrete durability and labor shortages. SCC achieves self-compacting behavior through adjustments to the aggregate content and use of chemical and mineral admixtures. Tests are used to evaluate properties like flowability, passing ability, and segregation resistance. Benefits of SCC include reduced labor costs, faster placement, improved surface finish, and better consolidation around reinforcement.
This study evaluated the effect of calcium nitrite as a corrosion inhibitor in quarry dust concrete. Concrete cubes, beams, and cylinders were cast with 0-4% calcium nitrite additions. Strength tests at 3, 7, and 28 days showed maximum improvements of 8.75% in compression, 5.26% in splitting tension, and 3.53% in flexure at 2% calcium nitrite. Impressed voltage and rapid chloride permeability tests indicated corrosion initiation was delayed up to 288 hours and permeability decreased up to 97.87% at 2% addition. Weight loss measurements also showed maximum corrosion resistance at 2% calcium nitrite. The study demonstrated that quarry dust concrete with 2% calcium nitrite exhibited improved strength and
STUDY ON STRENGTH OF CONCRETE BY PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF CEMENT WITH ALKALI RE...IRJET Journal
The document studies the effect of partially replacing cement with alkali-resistant glass fibers in M20 concrete. Tests were conducted to determine the compressive and split tensile strengths of concrete with 1.5% and 3% glass fiber replacement at 7 and 28 days. Results showed the compressive strength increased 13-19% and split tensile strength increased 17-21% with glass fiber concrete compared to ordinary concrete at 28 days. Adding glass fibers reduced bleeding and improved surface integrity, reducing cracks. In conclusion, partial replacement of cement with glass fibers enhances the strength properties of concrete.
The document presents a study on the design of M30 grade self-compacting concrete (SCC) mixes using different sizes of coarse aggregate. Tests were conducted on fresh and hardened SCC to evaluate flowability, passing ability, segregation resistance, compressive strength, flexural strength, and split tensile strength. The results showed that SCC mixes with 10mm, 12.5mm, 16mm, and 20mm coarse aggregates met acceptance criteria for workability and strength. The study achieved M30 grade SCC mixes suitable for use with different coarse aggregate sizes.
To Study the Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete Using Recycled Aggregate ...paperpublications3
Abstract: This paper investigates the study of workability and durability characteristics of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) with Viscosity Modifying Admixture (VMA), and containing fly ash. The mix design for SCC was arrived as per the Guidelines of European Federation of National Associations Representing for Concrete (EFNARC). In this investigation, SCC was made by usual ingredients such as cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, water, mineral admixture fly ash and demolished concrete at various replacement levels (5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%). To enhance the property of SCC made with the use of demolish concrete and fly ash, glass fiber has been added to the mix. Glass fiber in various % (i.e. 0.15%, 0.20% 0.30%, of Wt. of cement) has been added in the mix which contain demolish concrete and gave highest strength i.e. (10% demolish concrete).
Study of Boundary Value Analysis in Structural Engineering and Fluid Mechanic...ijtsrd
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2. Introduction
Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC), which
flows under its own weight and does not
require any external vibration for
compaction, has revolutionized concrete
placement.
SCC, was first introduced in the late 1980’s
by Japanese researchers, is highly
workable concrete that can flow under its
own weight through restricted sections
without segregation and bleeding.
4. Materials Used
Cement
Ordinary Portland cement (Grade 43)
was used. Its physical properties are as
given in Table 1.
Physical property Results obtained IS: 8112-1989 [4] specifications
Fineness (retained on 90-mm sieve) 8.0 10mm
Normal Consistency 28% -
Vicat initial setting time (minutes) 75 30 minm
Vicat final setting time (minutes) 215 600 maxm
Compressive strength 3-days (MPa) 23 22.0 minm
Compressive strength 7-days (MPa) 36 33.0 minm
Compressive strength 28days(MPa) 45 43.0 minm
Specific gravity 3.15 -
Table 1. Physical Properties of Cement
5. Conti…
Fly ash
Class F Fly ash obtained from “Panipat
Thermal Power Station, Haryana, India.
The physical and chemical properties of
fly ash are given in the Table 2 and
Table 3, respectively.
Sr. No. Physical Properties Test Results
1. Colour Grey (Blackish)
2. Specific Gravity 2.13
3. Lime Reactivity -average compressive strength
after 28 days of mixture ‘A’
4.90 MPa
Table 2. Physical Properties of Fly Ash
6. Sr. No. Constituents Percent by Weight
1. Loss on ignition 4.17
2. Silica (SiO2) 58.55
3. Iron Oxide (Fe2 O3) 3.44
4. Alumina (Al2 O3) 28.20
5. Calcium Oxide (CaO) 2.23
6. Magnesium Oxide (MgO) 0.32
7. Total Sulphur (SO3) 0.07
8. Insoluble residue -
9. Alkalies a) Sodium Oxide (Na2O)
b) Potassium Oxide (K2O)
0.58
1.26
Table 3. Chemical Properties of Fly Ash
• The properties of fly ash conform to IS: 3812-2003.
7. Conti…
Admixtures
A polycarboxylic ether based superplasticizer complying with
ASTM C-494 type F, was used.
Aggregates
Locally available natural sand with 4.75 mm maximum size was
used as fine aggregate, having specific gravity, fineness
modulus and unit weight as given in Table 4 and crushed stone
with 16mm maximum size having specific gravity, fineness
modulus and unit weight as given in Table 4 was used as
coarse aggregate.
Both fine aggregate and coarse aggregate conformed to Indian
Standard Specifications IS: 383-1970.
Table 4 gives the physical properties of the coarse and fine
aggregates.
8. Physical tests Coarse aggregate Fine aggregate
Specific gravity 2.67 2.66
Fineness modulus 6.86 2.32
Bulk density (kg/m3) 1540 1780
Table 4. Physical Properties of Coarse and Fine Aggregates
9. Test Methods
Self- Compacting Concrete is
characterized by filling ability, passing
ability and resistance to segregation.
Many different methods have been
developed to characterize the properties of
SCC.
No single method has been found until
date, which characterizes all the relevant
workability aspects, and hence, each mix
has been tested by more than one test
method for the different workability
parameters.
10. Conti…
Table 5 gives the recommended values
for different tests given by different
researchers for mix to be characterized
as SCC mix.
Sr. No. Property Range
1. Slump Flow Diameter 500-700 mm [7]
2. T50cm 2-5 sec [7]
3. V-funnel 6-12 sec [8]
4. L-Box H2/H1 0.8 [9]
Table 5. Recommended Limits for Different Properties
11. Figure 1. Slump Flow
Test
The slump flow test is used to
assess the horizontal free flow of
SCC in the absence of
obstructions.
On lifting the slump cone, filled
with concrete, the concrete
flows.
The average diameter of the
concrete circle is a measure for
the filling ability of the concrete.
The time T50cm is a secondary
indication of flow.
It measures the time taken in
seconds from the instant the
cone is lifted to the instant when
horizontal flow reaches diameter
of 500mm.
12. Figure 2. V-funnel test
The flowability of the fresh
concrete can be tested with the
V-funnel test, whereby the flow
time is measured, figure 2.
The funnel is filled with about
12 litres of concrete and the time
taken for it to flow through the
apparatus is measured.
Further, T 5min is also
measured with V-funnel, which
indicates the tendency for
segregation, wherein the funnel
can be refilled with concrete and
left for 5 minutes to settle.
If the concrete shows
segregation, the flow time will
increase significantly.
According to Khayat and
Manai, a funnel test flow time
less than 6s is recommended for
a concrete to qualify for an SCC.
13. Figure 3. L-Box test
The passing ability is
determined using the L- box
test as shown in Fig 3.
The vertical section of the
L-Box is filled with concrete,
and then the gate lifted to let
the concrete flow into the
horizontal section.
The height of the concrete
at the end of the horizontal
section is expressed as a
proportion of that remaining
in the vertical section
(H2/H1).
This is an indication of
passing ability. The specified
requisite is the ratio between
the heights of the concrete at
each end or blocking ratio to
be ³ 0.8.
14. Conclusions
At the water/powder ratio of 1.180 to
1.215, slump flow test, V-funnel test and
L-box test results were found to be
satisfactory, i.e. passing ability, filling
ability and segregation resistance are
well within the limits.
15. References
Expert Lecture held in Ambuja House by
A.K.Doshi.
www.wekipedia.com/SCC/test
www.googleimage.com/selfcompactingc
oncrete/1324