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Self Compacting Concrete under Local Conditions
Department of Civil Engineering, Ferhat Abbas University, Setif, Algeria
Department of Civil Engineering, Constantine 1 University, Constantine, Algeria
Department of Civil Engineering, Constantine 1 University, Constantine, Algeria
Department of Civil Engineering, Constantine 1 University, Constantine, Algeria
- 1 Department of Civil Engineering, Ferhat Abbas University, Setif, Algeria
- 2 Department of Civil Engineering, Constantine 1 University, Constantine, Algeria
- 3 Department of Civil Engineering, Constantine 1 University, Constantine, Algeria
- 4 Department of Civil Engineering, Constantine 1 University, Constantine, Algeria
Open Journal of Civil Engineering·Volume 03 (2013)·Pages 119–125·Published 30 May 2013·DOI10.4236/ojce.2013.32014
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Abstract
This paper presents the results of experimental investigations on mechanical properties of self compacting concrete made with local materials. The used materials were cement, aggregate and super plasticizer. Limestone powder, silica fume and blast furnace slag have been used as adjuvant in self compacting concrete (SCC). Self compacting concrete properties in fresh and hardened state are characterized and analyzed. The test results indicate the possibility to manufacture SCC with good rheological and mechanical properties using local materials.
KeywordsSelf Compacting Concrete (SCC)Mineral AdditionsSuper PlasticizerWorkabilityCompressive Strength and Tensile Strength
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