Producing Self-Compacting Concrete Using Locally Available Materials in Bangladesh

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10.2991/978-94-6463-884-4_53How to use a DOI?

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Self-Compacting Concrete; EFNARC Guidelines; Locally Available Materials

Abstract

The demand for self-compacting concrete (SCC) has been growing due to its superior workability and ability to flow and fill complex molds without mechanical vibration. This research investigates the production of SCC using locally available materials in Bangladesh, focusing on generating a volume-based mix ratio of SCC that follows the European Federation of National Associations Representing Producers and Applicators of Specialist Building Products for Concrete (EFNARC) guidelines, determining its compressive strength, and observing the failure patterns under applied loads. In methodology, the Slump Flow and T500 tests were conducted to evaluate the flowability of SCC, crucial for dense reinforcement structures without the need for mechanical compaction. The V Funnel and L-Box tests further measured the flowability and blockage ratio, the ability of SSC to maintain homogeneity while flowing through obstacles. Compressive strength tests, performed according to ASTM standards, determined the material's capacity. Results indicated differing flowability and strength characteristics based on the water-cement ratio and aggregate size used in the mixes. V-funnel results showed reduced flow time with increased water. Trial mixes with a 0.47 water-cement ratio satisfied EFNARC criteria, indicating good flowability, and passed concrete in dense reinforcement structures. However, compressive strength was lower than that of conventional concrete, reaching 2810 psi at 28 days. The compressive strength could be optimized by modifying the water-cement ratio, aggregate size, and incorporating water-reducing agents or viscosity-modifying agents. In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights into the possibility of producing SCC with locally available materials in Bangladesh.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Md. Nazrul Islam Kazi
AU  - Syed Samsudduha Bijoy
AU  - Tasnim Nishat Aishee
AU  - Md. Jamil Mahmud Abdullah
AU  - Mahiman Zinnurain
AU  - Rupak Mutsuddy
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/11/18
TI  - Producing Self-Compacting Concrete Using Locally Available Materials in Bangladesh
BT  - Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation, and Education 2025 (ICERIE 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 443
EP  - 451
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-884-4_53
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-884-4_53
ID  - Kazi2025
ER  -