Albuquerque, NM 87109 NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION In Cooperation with: The US Department of Transportation Federal Highway RRES AdministrationEARCH BBUREAU Innovation in Transportation EXAMINING SHORT & LONG TERM PROPERTIES OF SELF-CONSOLIDATING CONCRETE (SCC) Prepared by: University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131 Prepared for: New Mexico Department of Transportation Research Bureau 7500B Pan American Freeway NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 In cooperation with: The US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Report NM09MSC-02 MAY 2011 USDOT FHWA SUMMARY PAGE 1. Report No. 2. Government Accession No. 3. Recipient’s Catalog No. NM09MSC-02 4. Title and Subtitle 5. Report Date Examining Short & Long Term Properties of May 2011 Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC) 6. Performing Organization Code. 7. Author(s) 8. Performing Organization Report No. M.M. Reda Taha, R. Grahn, J. Hays, A.K. Reinhart 9. Performing Organization Name and Address 10. Work Unit No. (TRAIS) University of New Mexico Department of Civil Engineering 11. Contract or Grant No. Albuquerque, NM 87131 C05253 12. Sponsoring Agency Name and Address 13. Type of Report and Period Covered NMDOT Research Bureau Final Report 7500B Pan American Freeway March 31, 2009 - May 30, 2011 PO Box 94690 14. Sponsoring Agency Code Albuquerque, NM 87199-4690 15. Supplementary Notes 16. Abstract This report provides the results of a research study requested by New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and conducted by University of New Mexico. The research team examined developing and characterizing self-consolidating concrete (SCC) produced using local New Mexico materials. It also includes a brief review on the state of the art of SCC. Five SCC mixes were produced using local New Mexico aggregate from two sources in New Mexico. SCC mixes are compared to normal vibrated concrete (NVC) mixes typically used in NMDOT highway projects and they were produced using the same local aggregate. Mix designs of the SCC and NVC mixes are described in detail. The plastic properties of fresh concrete are reported and discussed. Complete details on all strength and durability characteristics of SCC examined up to one year of age are discussed. The strength characteristics include compressive and flexural strength and static and dynamic modulus of elasticity. Creep and shrinkage of SCC are also studied as well as durability properties including chloride ion resistance, freeze-thaw durability, and the potential for alkali-silica reaction (ASR). The report concludes with a suggested implementation plan for using SCC in highway projects in New Mexico. 17. Key Words 18. Distribution Statement Self-Consolidating Concrete, Mechanical Available from NMDOT Research Bureau Properties, Durability 19. Security Classi. (of this report) 20. Security Classif. (of this page) 21. No. of Pages 22. Price None None 361 Form DOT F 1700.7 (8-72) EXAMINING SHORT & LONG TERM PROPERTIES OF SELF-CONSOLIDATING CONCRETE (SCC ) by M.M. Reda Taha R. Grahn J. Hays A.K. Reinhardt University of New Mexico Department of Civil Engineering Report NM09MSC-02 A Report on Research Sponsored by New Mexico Department of Transportation Research Bureau In Cooperation with The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration May 2011 NMDOT, Research Bureau 7500-B Pan American Freeway NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 PO Box 94690 Albuquerque, Nm 87199-4690 (505) 841-9145 http://nmshtd.state.nm.us/main.asp?secid=11071 [email protected] © New Mexico Department of Transportation PREFACE This report provides information on the mix design and short and long term properties of self-consolidating concrete (SCC) produced using local New Mexico materials. A brief review on the state of the art of SCC is included. Final mix designs, the fresh and hardened concrete properties including the mechanical and durability characteristics of SCC tested up to one year of age are described in detail. The report also provides an implementation plan for using SCC in future projects in New Mexico. NOTICE The United States Government and the State of New Mexico do not endorse products or manufacturers. Trade or manufacturers’ names appear herein solely because they are considered essential to the object of this report. This information is available in alternative accessible formats. To obtain an alternative format, contact the NMDOT Research Bureau, 7500-B Pan American Freeway NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 (PO Box 94690, Albuquerque, NM 87199-4690) or by telephone (505) 841-9150. DISCLAIMER This report presents the results of research conducted by the authors and does not necessarily reflect the views of the New Mexico Department of Transportation. This report does not constitute a standard or specification. i ABSTRACT This report provides the results of a research study requested by New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and conducted by University of New Mexico. The research team examined developing and characterizing self-consolidating concrete (SCC) produced using local New Mexico materials. It also includes a brief review on the state of the art of SCC. Five SCC mixes were produced using local New Mexico aggregate from two sources in New Mexico. SCC mixes are compared to normal vibrated concrete (NVC) mixes typically used in NMDOT highway projects and they were produced using the same local aggregate. Mix designs of the SCC and NVC mixes are described in detail. The plastic properties of fresh concrete are reported and discussed. Complete details on all strength and durability characteristics of SCC examined up to one year of age are discussed. The strength characteristics include compressive and flexural strength and static and dynamic modulus of elasticity. Creep and shrinkage of SCC are also studied as well as durability properties including chloride ion resistance, freeze-thaw durability, and the potential for alkali-silica reaction (ASR). The report concludes with a suggested implementation plan for using SCC in highway projects in New Mexico. ii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This work is funded by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) to University of New Mexico (UNM). The authors greatly acknowledge this support. The research team at UNM would like to extend special thanks to Virgil Valdez, Bryce Simons, Jimmy Camp, Thomas Brown, Sherman Peterson, Raymond Trujillo and Eric Lowe and other members of the Technical Committee for their advice and constructive comments throughout the course of this study. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE............................................................................................................................ i ABSTRACT........................................................................................................................ ii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS .................................................................................................iii TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................... iv LIST OF TABLES.............................................................................................................. v LIST OF FIGURES ........................................................................................................... vi LIST OF APPENDICES..................................................................................................... x CHAPTER 1 OBJECTIVE............................................................................................ 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 1 METHODS OF PRODUCING SCC .............................................................................. 1 SCC FRESH PROPERTIES........................................................................................... 3 MICROSTRUCTURE CHARACTERISTICS OF SCC................................................ 8 STRENGTH CHARACTERISTICS OF SCC............................................................... 9 CREEP AND SHRINKAGE OF SCC.......................................................................... 11 FRACTURE OF SCC................................................................................................... 14 DURABILITY CHARACTERISTICS OF SCC.......................................................... 14 FIELD APPLICATIONS OF SCC ............................................................................... 17 COST OF SCC.............................................................................................................. 17 CONCLUSION................................................................................................................. 18 CHAPTER 2 OBJECTIVE ......................................................................................... 19 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 19 RESULTS AND ANALYSIS........................................................................................... 20 MATERIALS................................................................................................................ 20 AGGREGATE TESTING AND OPTIMIZATION ..................................................... 20 TRIAL MIXES ............................................................................................................. 24 FINAL MIXES ............................................................................................................. 31 TESTING NVC