Self Compacting Concrete 1
Self Compacting Concrete 1
Self Compacting Concrete 1
CONCRETE
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Contents:
Introduction
Materials used for SCC
Requirements of SCC
Different Tests On SCC
Mix Proportioning Of SCC
Advantages and Dis-advantages of SCC
How Economical is SCC…?
Places where it is used
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1. INTRODUCTION:
o Self Compacting Concrete was first developed in Japan
in the year 1980.
o Prof. H.Okamura of University of Tokyo, Japan; is mainly
responsible for initiating and initial development of this
concrete and is now regarded as the Father of SCC.
o The need for the development of SCC arose from the
skilled labor and man power in Japan during 1980’s.
o It is a greatest technological advancement and the most
revolutionary development in concrete technology over
the years, at least from 1980 till date.
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Growth and development:
Though SCC was first developed to overcome
the deficiency of the skilled man power,
subsequently it is observed that SCC not only
reduces the requirement of man power, but it
also results in more durable concrete with the
excellent user friendly characteristics.
It has a big role to play because of the
sustainable benefits in construction both
quantitatively and qualitatively.
It is now used in many countries such as
Canada,Sweden,Netherlands,USA,Austria,
Korea etc. 4
Mechanism of achieving self compaction
Reduction of
water:binder ratio High segregation
resistance of
mortar and
Limitation of CA and
concrete. SELF
it’s maximum size
COMPACTING
CONCRETE.
Addition of mineral High
Admixtures deformability of
mortar and
Use of super concrete
Plasticizers and VMA
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Comparison Of SCC Over NC
NORMAL SELF COMPACTING
INGREDIENTS
CONCRETE CONCRETE
COARSE
46% 28%
AGGREGATES
ADMIXTURE - 0.01%
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2. MATERIALS USED FOR SCC:
• Cement: OPC of 43or 53 grade can be used.
• Aggregates: Agg. Of size ltd. to 20mm.
Congested Reinforcement:10 to 12mm
Well graded cubical or rounded aggregates.
FA can be either natural or manufactured and
of uniform grade.
Particle sizes <0.125mm are considered as
fines
• Water: It must be of the same quality used for that of RC
or Pre stressed concrete.
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2. MATERIALS USED FOR SCC:
• Chemical Admixtures: The new generation super plasticizers
termed termed as poly carboxylated ethers
is particularly used.
o VMA : For stability
o Air Entraining Agents : To improve Freeze-Thaw resistance
o Retarders : To control setting time
• Mineral Admixtures:
o GGBS : To improve Rheological Properties.
o Fly ash : To improve the quality and durability.
o Silica Fumes: To improve Mechanical Properties.
o Stone Powder: To increase the powder content.
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3.REQUIREMENTS OF SCC:
The main characteristics of SCC are the properties in
the Fresh state. The mixed design is focused on the
ability to flow under it’s own weight without
Vibration (FILLING ABILITY), and to retain homogeneity
(PASSING ABILITY) without segregation (SEGREGATION
RESISTANCE) .
A concrete mix can only be classified as SCC if it has the
above mentioned characteristics.
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4. DIFFERENT TESTS ON SCC:
Filling Ability Passing ability Segregation
Tests Tests resistance Test
Slump Flow Test J-Ring Test
V-funnel At T5minutes
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Slump Flow Test
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T50 Slump Flow Test
Test
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V-Funnel Test
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Orimet Test
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J-Ring Test
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L-box Test
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U-Box Test
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Fill Box Test
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V-Funnel Test At T5minutes
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Limits Of Various Tests
Slump Flow Test 650mm to 800mm
T50 slump flow 2sec to 5sec
J-ring Test 0 to 10mm
V-Funnel Test 8sec to 12sec
V-funnel at T5minutes +3 seconds
L-box Test H1/H2=0.80 to 1.0
U- Box Test H2-H1=30mm max.
Fill Box Test 90% to 100%
GTM Screen Stability Test 0 to 15%
Orimet Test 0 to 5%
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5. MIX PROPORTIONING OF SCC
CA <50%
Water: Powder 0.8 to 1.0
Total Paste 400 to 600 kg/m^3
Sand Content >40% of mortar
Sand <50% of paste volume
Sand >50% by weight of total aggregates
Free Water <200 liters.
Paste >40% of the volume of the mix
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Mix Design Procedure
1. Determine The Desired Water Content
2. Determine The Coarse Aggregate Volume
3. Determine The Sand Content
4. Determine The Paste Content
5. Determine The Optimum Water to Powder
Ratio and super plasticizer dosage in mortar
6. Finally the concrete properties are assessed
by the standard tests.
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Limiting Proportions of Ingredients by
Weight
Ingredients In Self Compacting
Normal Concrete
Kg/m^3 Concrete
400-600 310(cement)
Powder Binder
150-200 190
Water
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6. ADVANTAGES OF SCC
Reduced Permeability
Faster construction
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8. USES OF SCC
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9.Major constructions Using SCC
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Seating Benches Constructed Using SCC
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