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Durability of High Performance Concrete Containing Supplementary Cementing Materials Using Rapid Chloride Permeability Test

M. Vijaya Sekhar Reddy1, I. V. Ramana Reddy 2, K. Madan Mohan Reddy 1, and Abibasheer Basheerudeen 3
1. Department of Civil Engineering, Srikalahasteeswara Institute of Technology, Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh, India.
2. Department of Civil Engineering, Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.
3. Department of Civil Engineering, MES Institute of Technology and Management, Chathanoor, Kollam.

Abstract—High Performance Concrete (HPC) has become an object of intensive research due to its growing use in the construction practice. In the last decade the use of Supplementary Cementing Materials (SCM) has become an integral part of high strength and high performance concrete mix design. The addition of SCM to concrete reduces the heat of hydration and extends the service life in structures by improving both long term durability and strength. Some of the commonly used SCMs are Flyash, Silica fume, Blast furnace slag and Metakaoline. This paper presents results of the durability characteristic properties of M 80 and M 90 grade of high performance concrete with and without SCMs. The durability was evaluated using Rapid Chloride Permeability Test.

Index Terms—High Performance Concrete (HPC), Supplementary Cementing Materials (SCMs), Superplasticizer, Durability, Rapid chloride permeability test

Cite: M. Vijaya Sekhar Reddy, I. V. Ramana Reddy, K. Madan Mohan Reddy, and Abibasheer Basheerudeen, "Durability of High Performance Concrete Containing Supplementary Cementing Materials Using Rapid Chloride Permeability Test," International Journal of Structural and Civil Engineering Research, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 92-98, November 2012.