Department
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Major
Architectural Engineering
Research Advisor
Myers, John J.
Advisor's Department
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Funding Source
Coreslab Structures Inc. of Marshall Mo National University Transportation Center at Missouri S& T National Science Foundation Missouri S& T Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experiences (OURE) Program CIES CAREE Department at Missouri S&T
Abstract
Currently, the manufacturing and use of self-consolidating (or self-compacting) concrete (SCC) in the United States is very limited. It is mainly seen in pre-cast plants for architectural purposes due to its clean finish and its versatility. sec was first seen in Japan after being developed in the late 1980's and is now used for bridges, tunnels and buildings. SCC has also been on the scene recently in Europe. The purpose of this research project is to gain a better understanding of the properties attained by SCC and the effects of segregation on a mix so SCC can be utilized in any concrete structure it would benefit. Six beams were made using different mix weight ratios. Some were made with a normal sec mix design in mind and others were made to try to obtain segregation. These beams were tested using two point loads and the strength properties were monitored.
Biography
Mark Smedvig is a Senior undergraduate at Missouri University of Science & Technology studying Architectural Engineering.
Research Category
Engineering
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Location
Havener Center, Upper Atrium/Hallway
Presentation Date
9 April 2008, 9:00 am - 11:45 am
Strength Properties and the Effects of Segregation on Self Consolidating Concrete
Havener Center, Upper Atrium/Hallway
Currently, the manufacturing and use of self-consolidating (or self-compacting) concrete (SCC) in the United States is very limited. It is mainly seen in pre-cast plants for architectural purposes due to its clean finish and its versatility. sec was first seen in Japan after being developed in the late 1980's and is now used for bridges, tunnels and buildings. SCC has also been on the scene recently in Europe. The purpose of this research project is to gain a better understanding of the properties attained by SCC and the effects of segregation on a mix so SCC can be utilized in any concrete structure it would benefit. Six beams were made using different mix weight ratios. Some were made with a normal sec mix design in mind and others were made to try to obtain segregation. These beams were tested using two point loads and the strength properties were monitored.
