abstract self compacting concrete (scc) is a new construction material in the world. the aim of this research is to construct self compacting concrete with high compressive strength using combination of nano silica and micro silica. for this purpose, nano silica, micro silica, portland cement type 2, superplasticizer (sp), and gravel and sand have been used. three different groups of samples wi...

This paper reports the results of an experimental work conducted to investigate the effect of curing conditions on the compressive strength of self-compacting geopolymer concrete prepared by using fly ash as base material and combination of sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate as alkaline activator. The experiments were conducted by varying the curing time and curing temperature in the range of...

Self-Compacting concrete (SCC) needs no external vibration and compacts fully under its self weight. This paper describes experimental work carried out to develop SCC and to study the effect of different sizes (i.e., 20mm; 16mm; 12.5mm and 10mm) of coarse aggregate (C.A) on the properties of SCC. Eight mixes were investigated for M30 grade concrete. The water-powder ratio was kept fixed through...

Based on appropriate assessment methods and indexes of self-compacting concrete proposed, properties of concrete made with river-sand and machine-made sand was firstly compared in different mix proportions. The techniques such as basic parameters optimization of mix proportion, admixture composition, large-volume mineral admixtures addition for preparing machine-made sand self-compacting concre...

Self Compacting concrete (SCC) is a flowing concrete that is able to consolidate under its own weight without any need for vibration. The high fluid nature of SCC makes it suitable for placing it in difficult conditions and in sections with congested reinforcement. Use of SCC overcomes the difficulties pertaining to casting conditions and reduces the man power required. Self compacting concrete...

in most cases, fiber reinforced self-compacting concrete (frscc) contains only one type of fiber. the use of two or more types of fibers in a suitable combination may potentially not only improve the overal properties of self-compacting concrete, but may also result in performance synergie. the combining of fibers, often called hybridization, is investigated in this paper for a cimentetious mat...

Given the development of construction industry and design and implementation of high rise buildings with complex sections and various geometrical forms, the use of self-compacting concretes has received the attention of construction engineers and provided great advantages. Due to the increasing air pollution in cities, governments encounter the important issue of repelling the pollutants in whi...

Despite the numerous advantages of using concrete with high strength capacity, the brittle behavior of high strength concrete (HSC) and higher production cost has limited its use in the construction industry. This research aims to develop a cost-effective approach for production of high strength self-compacting concrete with desirable performance in either compressive or tensile loading conditi...