Investigation of self-compacting concrete utilizing different supplementary pozzolanic materials for cement replacement                  	              
           
  
        
            
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                    | Author | C. Rajamallu, Durga Chaitanya Kumar Jagarapu, M. Karthik Kumar, Arunchaitanya Sambangi, S. Sai Charan, Chiranjeevi Rahul Rollakanti and Shalin Prince | 
                
                    | e-ISSN | 1819-6608 | 
                
                    | On Pages | 815-827 | 
                
                    | Volume No. | 19 | 
                
                    | Issue No. | 13 | 
                
                    | Issue Date | September 20, 2024 | 
                
                
                    | DOI | https://doi.org/10.59018/072412 | 
                
                    | Keywords | GGBS, silica fume, fly ash, bentonite, Auromix 300 plus, self-compacting concretes. | 
            
        
        
         
            
            Abstract
            
        
This study enhances self-compacting concrete (SCC) properties by adjusting the mix design, reducing the water-to-cement ratio, and adding permeability-reducing admixtures (GGBS, fly ash, silica fume, bentonite). Different admixture proportions were tested to improve mechanical characteristics. Four SCC mixtures were formulated, varying GGBS and fly ash (0-70%) and silica fume and bentonite (0-20%). Auromix 300 plus (0.6% by weight of cement) was used as a chemical admixture. Strength properties (compressive, flexural, split tensile, elastic modulus) were evaluated on specimens cured normally for 28 days, then in NaCl for 56-112 days. Optimal mixtures were found: GGBS 30% for compressive strength, bentonite 10% for flexural and split tensile strength. Results indicate increased strength and reduced porosity by incorporating these materials.
                
                
               
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