SEMINAR REPORT ON REACTIVE POWDER CONCRETE

-:Presented By:Subhendu Rana Department of Civil Engineering University Roll no- 10301310058 Haldia Institute of Technology

Introduction
A composite material & ultra high strength with mechanical

properties.
Mixture of fiber reinforced, super plasticized, silica fume,

cement & quartz sand with very low water cement ratio.
Quartz sand used instead of ordinary aggregate. Therefore

increases compressive strength.

COMPOSITION Composition
It is composed of similar modulus of elasticity and size increasing homogeneity reducing differential tensile strain. The material having the largest particle size in RPC is the sand. The higher the density, the greater the strength & lower the permeability. Water cement ratio used in RPC ranges from 0.15 to 0.25 Strength more than 200MPa achieved , cured at 90 degree celsious.

Components with function parameters

Components
Sand
Cement Quartz powder Silica fume Steel fibers Superplasticiser

Function parameters
Give strength to aggregate Binding material Maximum reactivity during heat-treating Filling the voids Improve ductility Reduce water binding

Properties of RPC
1. COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH

Higher compressive strength than HPC

It is a factor linked with durability of material.

Maximum
compressive approximately 200MPa. strength of RPC is

2. Flextural Strength

Plane RPC possess high flextural strength than HPC By introducing steel fibers, RPC can achieve high flextural strength.

3. Water Absorption

4. Water Permeability

5. RESISTANCE TO CHLORIDE ION PENETRATION: Increases when heat curing is done in concrete Heat cured RPC show higher value than normal cured RPC.
6. HOMOGENITY: Improved by eliminating all coarse aggregates. Dry components for use in RPC is less than 600 micro meter.

7. COMPACTNESS: Application of pressure before and during concrete setting period. 8. MICROSTRUCTURE: Microstructure of the cement hydrate can be changed by applying heat treatment during curing. 9. MATERIAL DUCTILITY: Material ductility can be improved through the addition of short steel fibres.

Applications
1. SHERBROOKE PEDESTRAIN BRIDGE

Containment of Nuclear Waste

Used for isolation and containment of nuclear wastes.

It has been used for blocking & stabilization of containment waste.

Benefits
It has the potential to structurally compete with steel.

Superior strength combined with higher shear capacity result

in significant dead load reduction. RPC can be used to resist all but direct primary tensile stress. Improved seismic performance by reducing inertia load with lighter member. Low &non-interconnected porosity diminishes mass transfer, making penetration of liquid/gas non-existent.

Limitations of RPC
Least costly components of conventional concrete are eliminated by more expensive elements.

RPC replace steel in compression members where durability issues risk. So long term properties are not yet known.

Conclusion

It has immense potential in construction due to its superior, mechanical &durability properties.
RPC has ultra dense micro structure , giving advantageous water proofing &durability characteristics.

References

Abouzar Sadrekarimi, Development of a lightweight reactive powder concrete, journal of advanced concrete technology, No. 3, vol. 2 A.S.Dili & Manu Santhanam, Investigation on RPC:A developing ultra high strength technology, The Indian concrete journal, April 2004. M S Shetty , concrete technology S. Chand & company LTD, Ram Nagar New Delhi. www.wikipedia.org