EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS ON STRENGTH ASPECTS OF HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETE AND SBR LATEX MODIFIED CONCRETE

Sadath Ali Khan Zai, Akshay Halyal

Abstract: Gradually the conventional concrete is being replaced by High Performance Concrete (HPC) in major and heavy constructions, this is due to constant evolution in the field of concrete technology wherein a more efficient form of concrete has been developed like High Performance Concrete (M-60) which possesses excellent strength and durability properties. HPC contains mineral and chemical admixtures which increases the strength and durability of the concrete. Whereas inclusion of SBR latex in HPC enhances the flexural strength. This research includes experimental studies on compression, split tensile and flexure tests on HPC and Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) latex modified concrete (M60+SBR).The test specimens are cubes, cylinders and prisms as per IS 456:2000 and are tested for compression, split tensile and flexure strength respectively. The results show that the flexure strength is significantly increased with integration of SBR latex modified concrete(M60+SBR.)

Keywords: High Performance Concrete (HPC); Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) Latex Concrete; Compressive Strength; Split Tensile Strength; Flexure Strength.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15623/ijret.2016.0511020