Study of Reactive Powder Concrete and Its Characteristics

Author(s):

Mohammed Bandukwala , G.H Raisoni College of Engineering; Hemant Sonkusare, G.H Raisoni College of Engineering

Keywords:

Reactive Powder Concrete, Durability, Ductility, Ultra-High Strength

Abstract:

Reactive powder concrete (RPC) is the cement based material which is one of the type of ultra-high performance concrete or we can say that it is an ultra-high strength concrete with an excellent durability. Reactive powder concrete is a new member in concrete family developed in 1990‘s with high ductility composite material and possess superior mechanical property. In this experimental investigation we study the functioning of Reactive Powder Concrete (RPC) with different curing techniques, normal water curing of 25oC and accelerated steam curing at 90 oC due to its different material properties and configuration and also comparison of compressive strength between them. Elements of Reactive Powder Concrete used in this investigation are Cement (ordinary Portland cement), crushed Quartz sand of 100 – 200 mesh and 250 mesh, fine sand , micro silica , steel fibers , aggregate (8mm) , admixture , pure water. Mix proportion in this paper is based on trial and error method and as according to the chemical composition of ingredients. Compressive strength of reactive powder concrete goes up to 45-80 MPA in the present investigation.

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	IJSTEV2I7059
Published in	:	Volume : 2, Issue : 7
Publication Date	:	01/02/2016
Page(s)	:	77-79

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