Self-Compacting Concrete - Procedure for Mix Design

TLDR: In this paper, an experimental procedure for the design of self-compacting concrete mixes is presented and the test results for acceptance characteristics of self compacting concrete such as slump flow; J-ring, V-funnel and L-box are presented.

Abstract: Self-compacting concrete is a fluid mixture suitable for placing in structures with congested reinforcement without vibration. Self-compacting concrete development must ensure a good balance between deformability and stability. Also, compactibility is affected by the characteristics of materials and the mix proportions; it becomes necessary to evolve a procedure for mix design of SCC. The paper presents an experimental procedure for the design of selfcompacting concrete mixes. The test results for acceptance characteristics of self-compacting concrete such as slump flow; J-ring, V-funnel and L-Box are presented. Further, compressive strength at the ages of 7, 28, and 90 days was also determined and results are included here.