COMPREHENSIVE ENHANCEMENT OF STRENGTH AND DURABILITY OF SELF COMPACTED CONCRETE- A REVIEW
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https://doi.org/10.26662/ijiert.v13i6.pp22-28Keywords:
Self-Compacting Concrete, Mechanical Properties, Flexural Toughness, Ductility Performance.Abstract
This project report presents a comprehensive experimental investigation into the structural performance of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) enhanced with Ferrocement wire mesh. SCC resolves consolidation issues in congested reinforcement, but its brittle nature requires effective tensile reinforcement.
This study evaluates the synergistic effects of combining SCC with varying layers and configurations of galvanized woven and welded ferrocement wire mesh.Fresh properties of the SCC mix design were verified using slump flow, L-box, and V-funnel tests to ensure compliance with EFNARC guidelines. Hardened concrete properties were evaluated through compressive, split tensile, and flexural strength tests on standard specimens. Experimental results indicate that integrating ferrocement wire mesh significantly improves the post-cracking behavior, ductility, and energy absorption capacity of SCC elements compared to conventional SCC. Flexural strength increased progressively with the number of mesh layers, which effectively arrested micro-cracks and distributed structural stresses. The report concludes that ferrocement-infused SCC provides a highly durable, high-performance solution for thin-shell structures, retrofitting, and precast concrete applications.
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