Investigations of mixing technique on the rheological properties of self-compacting concrete

Huajian Li, Fali Huang, Zhonglai Yi, Zhen Wang, Yong Zhang*, Zhengxian Yang

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Abstract

Rheological properties are of significant importance in successful placement and performance of self-compacting concrete (SCC). In this work, the rheological properties of SCC, combined with a powder-viscosity modifying admixture, were investigated based on a series of experimental studies. The modified Bingham model was applied to determine the rheological parameters and shear thickening behavior of SCC. The effects of mixing procedures, including charging sequence, mixing time and mixing speed, were analyzed. The results show that the shear thickening of SCC is reduced by first mixing the aggregate and water and then adding other raw materials. The direct contact between aggregate and water leads to a large amount of free water to be adsorbed by the aggregate system, resulting in an increase of the yield stress. In order to ensure an excellent fluidity and a low shear thickening behavior of SCC, the mixing time should be controlled at 4-5 min and the mixing speed at 30-45 r/min.

Original languageEnglish
Article number5189
Number of pages13
JournalApplied Sciences (Switzerland)
Volume10
Issue number15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020

Keywords

  • Charging sequence
  • Mixing speed
  • Mixing time
  • Rheological properties
  • Self-compacting concrete

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