Influence of Silica Fume on the Properties of Self Compacting Concrete
A self-compacting concrete (SCC) is the one that can
be placed in the form and can go through obstructions by its own
weight and without the need of vibration. Since its first development
in Japan in 1988, SCC has gained wider acceptance in Japan, Europe
and USA due to its inherent distinct advantages. Although there are
visible signs of its gradual acceptance in the North Africa through its
limited use in construction, Libya has yet to explore the feasibility
and applicability of SCC in new construction. The contributing
factors to this reluctance appear to be lack of any supportive
evidence of its suitability with local aggregates and the harsh
environmental conditions. The primary aim of this study is to explore
the feasibility of using SCC made with local aggregates of Eastern
Province of Libya by examining its basic properties characteristics.
This research consists of: (i) Development of a suitable mix for SCC
such as the effect of water to cement ratio, limestone and silica fume
that would satisfy the requirements of the plastic state; (ii) Casting of
concrete samples and testing them for compressive strength and unit
weight. Local aggregates, cement, admixtures and industrial waste
materials were used in this research.
The significance of this research lies in its attempt to provide
some performance data of SCC made in the Eastern Province of
Libya so as to draw attention to the possible use of SCC.
[1] J. M., Bartos, "Measurement of Key Properties of Fresh Self-compacting
Concrete", CEN/PNR Workshop, Paris, 2000.
[2] H., Okamura, "Self-Compacting High-Performance Concrete", Concrete
International, pp. 50-54, 1997.
[3] K. Ozawa, K., Maekawa, M., Kunishima, and H. Okamura,
"Development of High Performance Concrete Based on the Durability
Design of Concrete Structures", Proceedings of the Second East-Asia
and Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction
(EASEC-2), Vol. 1, pp. 445-450, January 1989.
[4] C. F., Ferraris, Brower, J. Daczko., Ozyldirim, C., "Workability of Self-
Compacting Concrete", Journal of Research of NIST, Vol. 104, No. 5,
pp.461-478, 1999.
[5] EFNARC, "Specifications and Guidelines for Self-Compacting
Concrete", EFNARC, UK (www.efnarc.org), pp. 1-32, February 2002.
[1] J. M., Bartos, "Measurement of Key Properties of Fresh Self-compacting
Concrete", CEN/PNR Workshop, Paris, 2000.
[2] H., Okamura, "Self-Compacting High-Performance Concrete", Concrete
International, pp. 50-54, 1997.
[3] K. Ozawa, K., Maekawa, M., Kunishima, and H. Okamura,
"Development of High Performance Concrete Based on the Durability
Design of Concrete Structures", Proceedings of the Second East-Asia
and Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction
(EASEC-2), Vol. 1, pp. 445-450, January 1989.
[4] C. F., Ferraris, Brower, J. Daczko., Ozyldirim, C., "Workability of Self-
Compacting Concrete", Journal of Research of NIST, Vol. 104, No. 5,
pp.461-478, 1999.
[5] EFNARC, "Specifications and Guidelines for Self-Compacting
Concrete", EFNARC, UK (www.efnarc.org), pp. 1-32, February 2002.
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be placed in the form and can go through obstructions by its own
weight and without the need of vibration. Since its first development
in Japan in 1988, SCC has gained wider acceptance in Japan, Europe
and USA due to its inherent distinct advantages. Although there are
visible signs of its gradual acceptance in the North Africa through its
limited use in construction, Libya has yet to explore the feasibility
and applicability of SCC in new construction. The contributing
factors to this reluctance appear to be lack of any supportive
evidence of its suitability with local aggregates and the harsh
environmental conditions. The primary aim of this study is to explore
the feasibility of using SCC made with local aggregates of Eastern
Province of Libya by examining its basic properties characteristics.
This research consists of: (i) Development of a suitable mix for SCC
such as the effect of water to cement ratio, limestone and silica fume
that would satisfy the requirements of the plastic state; (ii) Casting of
concrete samples and testing them for compressive strength and unit
weight. Local aggregates, cement, admixtures and industrial waste
materials were used in this research.
The significance of this research lies in its attempt to provide
some performance data of SCC made in the Eastern Province of
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