Experimental Study on the Presence of Mineral Admixtures and Steel Fiber on the Elastic Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC)

Abstract

The elastic properties like young’s modulus and poison’s ratio are critical issues in the design of concrete structures. This technical paper focuses on the influence of the mineral admixtures like flyash and condensed silica fume along with percentage of steel fibers on the compressive strength and elastic properties of self-compacting concrete (SCC). The flow ability, passing ability along with the segregation resistance tests were conducted. Designed the M40 grade of SCC as per American concrete institute (ACI) provisions. The cement is mingle with flyash(FA) at 20% and condensed silica fume(CSF) at 10% as partial replacement by weight. The steel fiber of diameter 1mm and aspect ratio of 40 mixed at 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8 percentages by volume of the concrete. The Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio are resolved as per American standard for testing materials (ASTM) specifications. Based on the experimental investigation, conclusions drawn on the contribution of mineral admixtures and steel fiber on the compressive strength and elastic properties of SCC. A mathematical model developed and checked the validity of the equation with the experimental results.