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Self-compacting light-weight concrete; mix design and proportions

  • Vakhshouri, Behnam (Centre for Built Infrastructure Research (CBIR), Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT), University of Technology Sydney (UTS)) ;
  • Nejadi, Shami (Centre for Built Infrastructure Research (CBIR), Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT), University of Technology Sydney (UTS))
  • Received : 2015.08.23
  • Accepted : 2016.02.13
  • Published : 2016.04.10
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Abstract

Utilization of mineral and chemical admixtures in concrete technology has led to changes in the formulation and mix design in recent decades, which has, in turn, made the concrete stronger and more durable. Lightweight concrete is an excellent solution in terms of decreasing the dead load of the structure, while self-compacting concrete eases the pouring and removes the construction problems. Combining the advantages of lightweight concrete and self-compacting concrete is a new and interesting research topic. Considering its light weight of structure and ease of placement, self-compacting lightweight concrete may be the answer to the increasing construction requirements of slender and more heavily reinforced structural elements. Twenty one laboratory experimental investigations published on the mix proportion, density and mechanical properties of lightweight self-compacting concrete from the last 12 years are analyzed in this study. The collected information is used to investigate the mix proportions including the chemical and mineral admixtures, light weight and normal weight aggregates, fillers, cement and water. Analyzed results are presented in terms of statistical expressions. It is very helpful for future research to choose the proper components with different ratios and curing conditions to attain the desired concrete grade according to the planned application.

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