Examining Short & Long Term Properties of Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC)

This report provides the results of a research study requested by New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and conducted by University of New Mexico. The research team examined developing and characterizing self-consolidating concrete (SCC) produced using local New Mexico materials. It also includes a brief review on the state of the art of SCC. Five SCC mixes were produced using local New Mexico aggregate from two sources in New Mexico. SCC mixes are compared to normal vibrated concrete (NVC) mixes typically used in NMDOT highway projects and they were produced using the same local aggregate. Mix designs of the SCC and NVC mixes are described in detail. The plastic properties of fresh concrete are reported and discussed. Complete details on all strength and durability characteristics of SCC examined up to one year of age are discussed. The strength characteristics include compressive and flexural strength and static and dynamic modulus of elasticity. Creep and shrinkage of SCC are also studied as well as durability properties including chloride ion resistance, freeze-thaw durability, and the potential for alkali-silica reaction (ASR). The report concludes with a suggested implementation plan for using SCC in highway projects in New Mexico.

• Record URL:
  http://archives.elpalacio.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p267801coll5/id/4315/rec/2
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• Corporate Authors:

  University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

  Department of Civil Engineering
  Albuquerque, NM  United States  87131-0001

  New Mexico Department of Transportation

  Research Bureau, 7500B Pan American Freeway, P.O. Box 94690
  Albuquerque, NM  United States  87199-4690

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Taha, M M Reda
  • Grahn, R
  • Hays, J
  • Reinhart, A K
• Publication Date: 2011-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Edition: Final Project Report
• Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 377p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Admixtures; Alkali silica reactions; Compressive strength; Creep; Durability; Flexural strength; Freeze thaw durability; Fresh concrete; Mechanical properties; Mix design; Modulus of elasticity; Plan implementation; Resistance (Mechanics); Self compacting concrete; Shrinkage
• Geographic Terms: New Mexico
• Subject Areas: Highways; Materials; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01352638
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: NM09MSC-02
• Contract Numbers: C05253
• Files: TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Sep 27 2011 8:16AM