Mahmoud M. Reda Taha

J. Hays

R. Grahn

A. K. Reinhardt

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.

Examining Short and Long Term Properties of Self-consolidating Concrete (SCC)

This volume collects the proceedings from the International Congress of Polymers in Concrete 2018 (ICPIC), held under the theme “Polymers for Resilient and Sustainable Concrete Infrastructure.” ICPIC 2018 provides an opportunity for researchers and specialists working in the fields of polymers to exchange ideas and follow the latest progress in the use of polymers in concrete infrastructure. It also showcases the use of polymers and polymer concrete in sustainable and resilient development, and provides a platform for local and overseas suppliers, developers, manufacturers and contractors using polymers, polymer concrete and polymer composites in concrete structures to develop new business opportunities and follow the latest developments in the field. The International Congress of Polymers in Concrete is an international forum that has taken place every three years for the last 40 years with the objective of following progress in the field of polymers and their use in concrete and construction. Following 15 successful congresses held in London (1975), Austin (1978), Koriyama (1981), Darmstadt (1984), Brighton (1987), Shanghai (1990), Moscow (1992), Oostende (1995), Bologna (1998), Honolulu (2001), Berlin (2004), Chuncheon (2007), Funchal (2010), Shanghai (2013) and Singapore (2015), the 16th ICPIC will take place in Washington, DC, from April 29 to May 1st, 2018.

Mahmoud M. Reda Taha

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