A simple mix design method for self-compacting concrete

By N. Su, K. Hsu, H. W. Chai. 2001

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This paper proposes a new mix design method for self-compacting concrete (SCC). First, the amount of aggregates required is determined, and the paste of binders is then filled into the voids of aggregates to ensure that the concrete thus obtained has flowability, self-compacting ability and other desired SCC properties. The amount of aggregates, binders and mixing water, as well as type and dosage of superplasticizer (SP) to be used are the major factors influencing the properties of SCC. Slump flow, V-funnel, L-flow, U-box and compressive strength tests were carried out to examine the performance of SCC, and the results indicate that the proposed method could produce successfully SCC of high quality. Compared to the method developed by the Japanese Ready-Mixed Concrete Association (JRMCA), this method is simpler, easier for implementation and less time-consuming, requires a smaller amount of binders and saves cost.

Subfields: Building and Construction, Civil and Structural Engineering

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Cracking Control of Concretes Modified with Short AR-glass Fibers at Early Age. Experimental Results on Standard Concrete and SCC (2007, background): “The typical dosage parameters of SCC are a cement content of 350–400 kg/m, 180–250 kg/m of water, a maximum amount of aggregate of 60% of total volume, filler or additive between 25 and 100% of cement weight and a HRWRA between 1–2% of cement weight [12], and some optimization procedures have been p”
Self-Compacting Concrete: Theoretical and Experimental Study (2005, methodology): “[6] and Su and Miao [7] developed an alternative method for composing SCC, henceforth referred to as Chinese Method.”
A review of the fresh/hardened properties and applications for plain- (PRC) and self-compacting rubberised concrete (SCRC) (2010, background): “Self compacting concrete was developed in Japan between the late 1980s [6,7] and early 1990s [8–10].”