Compatibility matrix of superplasticizers in Ultra-High-Performance concrete for material sustainability

Arun, M and Abdul Aleem Mohamed, I and Deepasree, S (2023) Compatibility matrix of superplasticizers in Ultra-High-Performance concrete for material sustainability. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 8 (10). ISSN 2364-4176

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Abstract

The research work aims at outbreaking the fundamentals by distinguishing the varying superplasticizers by its workability, strength, and behavior on Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC). The UHPC works under a low water-binder ratio where the workability is maintained through the addition of superplasticizers. Superplasticizers are of four types, namely Sulphonated Naphthalene Formaldehyde (SNF), Sulphonated Melamine Formaldehyde (SMF), Sulphonated Acetone Formaldehyde (SAF), and Polycarboxylate Ether (PC). The present research work is a comprehensive study focusing on the influence of superplasticizers such as type, dosage, fresh, and hardened state properties on UHPC. With this background, the present study was carried out to analyze the performance of UHPC through three types of superplasticizers such as SNF based—Hi-plast S50, SMF based—BPC—M20, and PC based—Master Glenium 51 at a consistent dosage of 0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2%, respectively, with a constant percentage of glass fiber (2.5%) and silica fume (15%) to the weight of cement. Out of three superplasticizers, PC-based admixture showed a good impact with moderate workability retention and water reduction of 20–35%. The saturation dosage was attained at 1.5% of PC-based admixture. The outcome of the present study is expected to break through the fundamentals of superplasticizers and their applications in UHPC. Based on the observation, it is recommended that PC-based admixtures are more prominent than sulphonated superplasticizers in terms of water reduction, workability, and strength aspects.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Ductility; Glass fiber; Load–deflection; Superplasticizers; Ultra high performance concrete; Workability
Subjects: B Civil Engineering > Structural engineering
Divisions: Civil Engineering
Depositing User: Users 5 not found.
Date Deposited: 08 Jul 2024 10:44
Last Modified: 08 Jul 2024 10:44
URI: https://ir.psgitech.ac.in/id/eprint/729

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