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Eric Koehler
W.R. Grace & Co.
SCC Rheology
• Specification
• Design
• Management
Case Studies
• Formwork pressure
• Segregation resistance
• Pumpability
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Concrete Rheology
Rheology is the scientific description of
flow.
The rheology of concrete is measured
with a concrete rheometer, which
determines the resistance of concrete
to shear flow at various shear rates.
Concrete rheology measurements are
typically expressed in terms of the Results
Bingham model, which is a function of:
• Yield stress: the minimum stress to initiate Flow Curve
Shear Stress, (Pa)
or maintain flow (related to slump)
The Bingham Model
• Plastic viscosity: the resistance to flow once 0
yield stress is exceeded (related to
stickiness) slope = plastic viscosity ()
Concrete rheology provides many
insights into concrete workability.
intercept = yield stress (0)
• Slump and slump flow are a function of
concrete rheology.
(1/s)
Shear Rate,
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Workability and Rheology
Workability: “The ease with which ACI 238.1R-08 report describes 69
[concrete] can be mixed, placed, workability and rheology tests.
consolidated, and finished to a
homogenous condition.” (ACI
Definition)
Workability tests are typically
empirical
• Tests simulate placement condition and
measure value (such as distance or
time) that is specific to the test method
• Difficult to compare results from one test
to another
• Multiple tests needed to describe
different aspects of workability
Rheology provides a fundamental
measurement
• Results from different rheometers have
been shown to be correlated
• Results can be used to describe multiple
aspects or workability
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Concrete Flow Curves (Constitutive Models)
Flow curves represent shear stress vs. shear rate
Bingham model is applicable to majority of concrete
Other models are available and can be useful for specific
applications (e.g. pumping)
Very stiff concrete behaves more as a solid than a liquid. Such
mixtures are not described by these models.
0 a b
0
0 a0
b
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0 a0
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Concrete Rheology: Non-Steady State
Flow Curve Test
concrete sheared at various rates
change in shear stress per change in shear maximum stress from rest
rate, above yield stress = static yield stress
Torque (Nm)
Thixotropy
reversible, time-dependent reduction in
viscosity in material subject to shear
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Thixotropy Manifestation in Concrete Delivery
Placement
Concrete is in formwork;
at-rest structure rebuilds
and static yield stress
increases
Dynamic Yield Stress
Full Breakdown,
No Thixotropy
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Rheology Measurement: Typical Geometry
Rheometers must be uniquely designed for concrete (primarily
due to large aggregate size)
Results can be expressed in relative units (torque vs. speed) or
absolute units (shear stress vs. shear rate)
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Concrete Rheometers
Tattersall Two-Point Rheometer IBB Rheometer ICAR Rheometer
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ICAR Rheometer
ICAR rheometer was used for the case studies described in this presentation.
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SCC Rheology
Conventional
SCC is designed to flow under its own
Concrete
Yield stress is the main difference between SCC and conventional concrete.
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SCC: Specification
SCC workability is described in terms of the following:
• Filling ability
• Passing ability
• Segregation resistance (stability)
Static segregation resistance
Dynamic segregation resistance
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SCC: Specification
ASTM tests are available to measure the three SCC properties independently.
Filling Ability Passing Ability Segregation Resistance
Slump Flow J-Ring Column Segregation
ASTM C 1611 ASTM C 1621 ASTM C 1610
By confirming robustness in lab and closely controlling materials, fewer tests may be needed in field.
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SCC: Specification
Empirical workability tests are a function of rheology.
Rheology provides greater insight into workability.
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Reference: Koehler, E.P., Fowler, D.W. (2008). “Comparison of Workability Test
Methods for Self-Consolidating Concrete” Submitted to Journal of ASTM International.
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SCC: Design
Compared to conventional concrete, SCC proportions typically
exhibit:
• Lower coarse aggregate content (S/A = 0.50 vs. 0.40)
• Smaller maximum aggregate size (3/4” or less vs. up to 1 ½”)
• Higher paste volume (28-40% vs. 25-30%)
• Higher powder content (cementitious and non-cementitious, >700 lb/yd3)
• Low water/powder ratio (0.30-0.40)
• Polycarboxylate-based HRWR (to achieve high slump flow)
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SCC: Design
Both the mixture proportions and the admixture can be tailored to
the application.
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SCC: Design
Effects of Materials and Mixture Proportions on Rheology
Yield Plastic
Stress Viscosity
Aggregate max. size (increase)
Plastic Viscosity (Pa.s)
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SCC: Design
3 Different HRWRs | Same Slump Flow | Same Mix Design | Different Rheology
w/c = 0.35 w/c = 0.35
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30 PC 068
PC 059
25 PC 915
Reference: Jeknavorian, A., Koehler, E.P., Geary, D., Malone, J. (2008).
“Concrete Rheology with High-Range Water-Reducers with Extended
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Slump Flow Retention” Proceedings of SCC 2008, Chicago, Illinois.
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w/c = 0.35
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SCC: Design
Concrete can be modeled as a concentration suspension. These model can
be used to design mixture proportions.
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SCC: Management
The workability box is an effective
way to ensure production Example
consistency
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Low Flow
Definition: Zone of rheology
45 Good
associated with acceptable workability Requires Vibration
Segregation
(self-flow and segregation resistance) 40
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SCC Case Studies
Formwork pressure
Segregation resistance
Pumpability
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SCC Case Study: Formwork Pressure
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SCC Case Study: Formwork Pressure
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Reference: Koehler, E.P., Keller, L., and Gardner, N.J. (2007). “Field Measurements of
SCC Rheology and Formwork Pressure” Proceedings of SCC 2007, Ghent, Belgium
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SCC Case Study: Formwork Pressure
Options to Reduce SCC Formwork Pressure
Select concrete with fast build-up of static yield stress
• Attributable to thixotropy
• Must achieve concurrent with low dynamic yield stress
Place concrete in lifts to allow build-up of thixotropic structure
Limit pour heights and rates based on concrete rheology
Do not vibrate concrete
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SCC Case Study: Segregation Resistance
SCC consists of aggregates suspended in a thixotropic, Bingham
paste
Paste must exhibit proper rheology to suspend a particular set of
aggregates
• Static yield stress > minimum static yield stress: no segregation
• Static yield stress < minimum static yield stress: rate of descent of aggregate
depends on paste yield stress and viscosity
Gravitational Force
-Aggregate density
-Aggregate size Equations relating descent of sphere to rheology
Reference Equation
Beris, A. N., Tsamopoulos, J.A., Armstrong,
R.C., and Brown, R.A. (1985). “Creeping motion
of a sphere through a Bingham plastic”, Journal
0 (0.09533) g sphere fluid R
of Fluid Mech., 158, 219-244.
-Neighboring aggregates (lattice Reference: Koehler, E.P., and Fowler, D.W. (2008). “Static and Dynamic
effect) Yield Stress Measurements of SCC” Proceedings of SCC 2008, Chicago, IL.
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SCC Case Study: Segregation Resistance
50 0.20
Plastic Viscosity, 0 min. (Pa.s)
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30 0.10
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10 0.00
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Dynamic Yield Stress, 0 min. (Pa) Dynamic Yield Stress, 0 min. (Pa)
Q 1
• Blockage can result in significant 8L 3 w 3 w
jobsite delays
Q flow rate P pressure
R tube radius L tube length
w shear stress at wall
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SCC Case Study: Pumpability
Duke Energy Building, Charlotte, NC
• 52 Story Office Tower (764 ft) with 9 story building
annex
• 8 Story Parking Structure 95 ft below street level
Concrete Mixture Requirements
• Compressive Strength
5,000 psi to 18,000 psi (35 to 124 MPa)
• Modulus of Elasticity
4.6 to 8.0 x 106 psi (32 to 55 GPa)
• Workability
27 +/- 2 inch spread (690 +/- 50 mm)
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SCC Case Study: Pumpability
Duke Energy Building, Charlotte, NC
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SCC Case Study: Pumpability
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Conclusions
Concrete rheology is a useful tool for specifying, designing, and
managing SCC.
• Static yield stress – important for at-rest conditions
• Dynamic yield stress – important for flowing conditions
• Plastic viscosity – important for stickiness and cohesion
• Thixotropy – important for at-rest conditions
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