Effects of Silica Fume Addition on Properties of Fresh Mortar
- 4 March 2021
- journal article
- Published by Trans Tech Publications, Ltd. in Materials Science Forum
- Vol. 1023, 127-134
- https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.1023.127
Abstract
In recent years, concrete structures have tended to be taller and larger than before. With that trend, concrete as a material has diversified, and various kinds have been developed to meet differing quality requirements. In particular, the need for high-strength concrete is increasing. In general, high-strength concrete has a low water-binder ratio, so its workability is inferior to general concrete. Including admixtures such as silica fume is one way to remedy this problem. Previous studies have discussed the quality and hardening characteristics achievable using silica fume. Nevertheless, expected increasing demand for high-strength concrete dictates the need to understand not only its properties when fresh, but also to have an accurate picture of its vibration compaction properties on construction sites. In this study, the effect of adding silica fume on the workability of mortar was investigated by evaluating its fresh properties, plastic viscosity, and vibration propagation characteristics. Changes to mortar’s fresh properties due to pressure were also investigated to clarify its behavior in pumping environments. The study confirmed that the addition of silica fume decreases plastic viscosity and increases vibration propagation characteristics, and that increased plastic viscosity due to pressurization can be reduced.This publication has 6 references indexed in Scilit:
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