10. Volume fractions in self-compacting concrete - A review

Title: 10. Volume fractions in self-compacting concrete - A review
Author(s): S. Girish, J. Vengala, R.V. Ranganath
Paper category : conference
Book title: 5th International RILEM Symposium on Self-Compacting Concrete
Editor(s): G. De Schutter and V. Boel
Print-ISBN: 978-2-35158-047-9
e-ISBN: 978-2-35158-088-2
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Publication year: 2007
Pages: 73 - 81
Total Pages: 9
Nb references: 26
Language: English

Abstract: In the development of Self Compacting Concrete (SCC), the powder fraction has been given a high importance. In fact, the mix proportioning of SCC as developed in Japan starts with powder ratio.
Conventional concrete mix design starts with a different approach in that volume fraction of the constituent materials are given importance and mix design is developed accordingly even though for calculation purposes the volume fractions are often converted to mass. In this paper a study is made of the volume fractions of successfully developed SCC as reported in literature as well as from experiments conducted using fly ash and aggregates available in Bangalore, a part of INDIA.
Comparison is made of not only powder ratios but also volume fraction of paste, powder and other constituents. Significant commonness emerges which should enable rational procedures to be developed for the design of SCC.

Online publication: 2009-06-16
Publication type : full_text
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