High performance concrete (HPC) has been defined as concrete that which possesses high workability, high strength

and high durability. ACI (American Concrete Institute) has defined HPC as a concrete in which certain characteristics are developed for a particular application and environment.

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The High Performance Concrete is normally designed for parameters (one or more) falling under the Strength criterion or/and under the Durability criterion, as tabulated below:
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STRENGTH CRITERIA
Compressive Strength Modulus of Elasticity Shrinkage Creep

DURABILITY CRITERIA
Freeze-Thaw Scaling Abrasion Chloride Permeability

High early strength High strength High modulus of elasticity High abrasion resistance High durability and long life in severe environments Low permeability and diffusion Resistance to chemical attack Toughness and impact resistance Volume stability Ease of placement Compaction without segregation Inhibition of bacterial and mold growth

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MATERIALS USED IN HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETE

MATERIAL Portland cement Blended cement PRIMARY CONTRIBUTION/DESIRED PROPERTY Cementing material / Durability Cementing material / Durability / High strength Flowability Reduce water-cement ratio Control setting

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Fly ash / Slag / Silica fume

Calcined clay/ Metakaolin Calcined shale Superplasticizers High-range water reducers Hydration control admix.

MATERIAL Retarders Accelerators Corrosion inhibitors Water reducers Shrinkage reducers ASR inhibitors
Optimally graded aggregate

PRIMARY CONTRIBUTION/DESIRED PROPERTY Control setting Accelerate setting Control steel corrosion Reduce cement and water content Reduce shrinkage Control alkali-silica activity Improve workability/reduce paste Durability

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Polymer/latex modifiers

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HIGH WORKABILITY CONCRETE

The workability of fresh concrete should be suitable for each specific application to ensure that the operations of handling, placing and compaction can be undertaken efficiently. The handling and placing properties of concrete mixes can be improved considerably by the use of cement replacement materials such as pulverized fuel ash or ground granulated blastfurnace slag. Furthermore, the use of admixtures such as water reducers and superplasticisers have beneficial effects on workability without compromising other concrete properties. They are especially suitable in the following applications: Inaccessible locations Large flat areas Underwater applications Pumping concrete over long distances HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETE

TYPES OF HIGH WORKABILITY CONCRETE

Self-compacting concrete Foamed Concrete

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Lightweight concretes can either be Lightweight Aggregate concrete, Foamed concrete or Autoclaved Aerated concrete (AAC). Such lightweight concrete blocks are often used in house construction.
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The definition of high strength concretes is continually developing. In the 1950s, 34MPa was considered high strength, and in the 1960s compressive strengths of up to 52MPa were being used commercially. More recently, compressive strengths approaching 138MPa have been used in cast-in-place buildings. High-strength concrete columns can hold more weight and therefore be made slimmer than regular strength concrete columns, which allows for more usable space, especially in the lower floors of buildings.

SPRAYED CONCRETE
There are many applications where traditional formwork is not a suitable method of supporting concrete ,so sprayed concretes can be used. These applications include: Shell roofs and domes Retaining walls Diaphragm walls Blast proof structures Bank vaults Underground Construction Tunnel linings Sea and river walls Reservoirs and dams
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ROLLER COMPACTED CONCRETE

Roller compacted concrete, a durable paving material that carries heavy loads. It is now developing as a fast, economical construction method for dams, off-highway pavement projects, heavy-duty parking and storage areas, and as a base for conventional pavement. It is a stiff, no-slump concrete mixture comprising of local aggregates or crushed recycled concrete, portland cement, and water. The mixture is placed and roller compacted with the same commonly available equipment used for asphalt pavement construction. The process requires no forms, finishing, surface texturing, or joint sawing and sealing.

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M60 grade performance concrete for superstructure was specified Target 28-days compressive srength-74N/mm Slump obtained was 120mm and 28-day compressive strength in the field was 75.16N/mm

 M7O grade was supplied from a readymade mix concrete plant, Target strength-83.2Mpa Slump required was 130 to 180 mm Field strength obtained were 79.6Mpa at 28 days and 94 Mpa at 365days.

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 THE CONFEDERATION BRIDGE IN CANADA (1997)

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 High Performance Concrete (HPC) is designed to provide several benefits in the construction of concrete structures as tabulated below:

PERFORMANCE BENEFITS
Ease of placement and consolidation without affecting strength Long-term mechanical properties Early high strength

COST & OTHER BENEFITS

Less material Fewer beams Reduced maintenance

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Toughness Volume stability Longer life in severe environments

Extended life cycle

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