Simple and Rational Methodology for the Formulation of Self-Compacting Concrete Mixes
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 28, Issue 2
Abstract
The increasing use of self-compacting concrete (SCC) in the construction industry should be assured by the development of mix designs adequate to improve their fresh/hardened state properties and their economy. This paper presents a methodology for the formulation of SCC that achieves some of these developmental goals without reliance on extensive laboratory testing and batch trials. Applications, results in the fresh and hardened state, and discussion of the SCC obtained are presented. The proposed method can provide lower costs when compared to a current SCC mix design method and the literature used for comparison.
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Volume 28 • Issue 2 • February 2016
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Received: Jan 19, 2015
Accepted: May 14, 2015
Published online: Jul 31, 2015
Discussion open until: Dec 31, 2015
Published in print: Feb 1, 2016
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