Effect of Super Plasticizer on the Mechanical and Durable Properties of High Volume Cementitious Concrete

Author(s):

Er. Prem Gandhi , Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana; Dr. Harpal Singh, Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana; Er. Varinder Singh, Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana; Er. Kanwardeep Singh, Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana

Keywords:

Self Compacting Concrete, Cementitious Concrete, Mechanical Strength, Durability, Super Plasticizer

Abstract:

Water reducing admixtures often called super plasticizers are used in the concrete to enhance the performance of the concrete. Design Mix of M40 grade having High volume cementitious concrete (HVCC) was prepared having cementitious content equal to that of self-compacting concrete. Mechanical, Durable properties and shear strength of concrete was calculated. Then Poly carboxylic ether (PCE) based super plasticizer (Glenium sky 8777) was added to HVCC to convert it into high volume self-compacting concrete (HVSCC). Again tests were done for mechanical, durable strength of HVSCC. Water cement ratio was kept constant for the entire study. The results showed that there is increase in the mechanical and durable properties of HVSCC when compared to HVCC.

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	IJSTEV3I1172
Published in	:	Volume : 3, Issue : 1
Publication Date	:	01/08/2016
Page(s)	:	450-453

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