Rheological properties of self-compacting concrete with 3-dimensional fibres

J. Ramli*, B. Nagaratnam, K. Poologanathan, W. M. Cheung, T. Suntharalingam, A. Richardson

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Abstract

This study investigates the effect of 3-dimensional (3D) fibres on the rheological properties of self-compacting concrete (SCC) using three different fibre volume fractions (1%, 2% and 3%). Two different sizes of 3D fibres with perimeters of 115 mm and 220 mm were considered. Rheological properties were determined through slump flow, J-ring, V-funnel and sieve segregation tests. The test results reveal that the addition of 3D fibres decreases the workability of the SCC. 3D fibres with a perimeter of 220 mm have a more adverse effect on the rheological properties of SCC than 3D fibres with a perimeter 115 mm. The balling effect occurred when 2% and 3% fibre volume fractions of 3D fibres with a perimeter of 220 mm were added to the mixture, compromising the workability of SCC.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 5th World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering
Place of PublicationOrléans
PublisherAvestia
Pages123-1-123-9
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9781927877746
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 Oct 2020
Event5th World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering, CSEE 2020 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 18 Oct 202020 Oct 2020

Publication series

NameWorld Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering
PublisherAvestia
ISSN (Electronic)2371-5294

Conference

Conference5th World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering, CSEE 2020
CityVirtual, Online
Period18/10/2020/10/20

Keywords

  • 3-dimensional fibres
  • Rheological properties
  • Self-compacting concrete
  • Workability

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