Shrinkage of SCC with different Mineral Admixtures

Abstract

SCC is a new generation concrete which has a wide application for the construction. But the presence of more amounts of fines in the SCC leads to more shrinkage of concrete. The present study deals with the experimental investigation on shrinkage of SCC. The seven mixes of SCC containing three different mineral admixtures and their % replacement are used in the experiment. The study reveals that the replacement of cement with GGBS is effective in reducing shrinkage whereas the Fly Ash and Silica fume increases the shrinkage with increase in % replacement.