Development of hybrid fibre reinforced self-compacting concrete as per Nan Su criteria

Abstract

This paper studies the development of hybrid fibre reinforced self-compacting concrete as per Nan Su criteria. Results predicted that various packing factors adopted in the study are 1.12, 1.14, 1.16 and 1.18. Fine aggregate /Total aggregate ratios (s/a ratio) adopted in the study are 0.5, 0.53 and 0.57. The optimum combinations of packing factor and s/a ratio are found to be 1.12 & 0.53 and 1.14 & 0.57 for M30 grade SCC mixes because these optimum PF and s/a ratio combination gives comparatively better particle packing density in SCC mixes. Better particle packing density enhances the microstructure of SCC mix subsequently more strength and durability can be achieved. As PF increases powder content decreases and aggregate content increases requiring more paste to make the SCC mix workable. Less value PF will have high particle packing density yielding more strength due to improved microstructure of SCC mixes. At PF & s/a combinations of 1.12 & 0.53 and 1.14 & 0.57, the workability of SCC mixes is superior because of high paste volume and less aggregate content. Compressive, split-tensile and flexural of M30 grade SCC mixes made with optimum combinations of packing factor and s/a ratios are found to be high.