摘要
Concrete is extensively used construction material in the infrastructure development industry.With increase in technical knowhow,the need of research for high performance concretes such as self-compacting concrete(SCC)has increased in the last decade.The adaptability of SCC is due to its fluidic behavior in fresh state.However,to develop SCC using indigenous materials,the lack of standardized mix design procedures is the biggest impediment.Although with the advent of chemical admixtures,it is possible to achieve concrete with high fluidity,but at the same time durability issues require more attention.To have these fresh state properties SCC mixes are typically designed with high powder contents,and chemical admixtures.Proportioning and optimization of these materials is a key issue in the mix design of SCC.This paper focuses mainly on experimental study to optimize dosages of superplasticizer for mortar of SCC and then in concrete mixture itself.
