SILICA FUMES CONCRETE

CONTENTS
• Introduction to silica fume
• Function of silica fume in concrete
• Chemical composition
• Physical characteristics
• Available forms of silica fumes
• Properties of silica fume
• Applications of silica fume concrete
• Advantages and disadvantages of silica fume concrete
• conclusion
 INTRODUCTION OF SILICA FUME
Silica fume is a by product of producing silicon
metal or ferrosilicon alloys. One of the most
beneficial uses for silica fume is in concrete.
Because of its chemical and physical properties, it
is a very reactive pozzolan. Concrete containing
silica fume can have very high strength and can
be very durable. Silica fume is available from
suppliers of concrete admixtures and, when
specified, is simply added during concrete
production. Placing, finishing, and curing silica-
fume concrete require special attention on the
part of the concrete contractor.
SILICA FUME CONCRETE
 FUNCTION OF SILICA
FUME
• Silica fume works on two levels.
• The hydration of portland cement produces many
components, including silicate hydrates (CSH) and calcium
hydroxide (CH).
• The silica fume is added to the CH for produce the additional
CSH to obtain a very good compressive strength can exceed
15000 psi.
• The additional CSH produced by the silica fume is more
resistant to attack from aggressive chemicals then the
weaker CH.
 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
• Chemical composition depends on the product being made by the
furnace.
• Composition is also influenced by the furnace design.
• It is mostly made of silica having percentage of more than 80.
• The other chemical composition include Fe2O3, AL2O3,Cao,K2O in
small percentages.
• Unlike the other by products like fly ash, silica fume from a single
source has little or no variation in chemical composition from one day
to another.
 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
• It should be in premium white and standard grey colors.
• The specific gravity of the silica fume concrete is 2.2 .
• Its specific surface area is to be 20,000 sq. meter/kg.
• Particle size is less than 1 micron with average diameter of
0.1 micron.
• The shape of the particle is spherical.
• It should be in amorphous in nature.
 AVAILABLE FORMS IN SILICA
FUME
CONCRETE
• Undensified forms with a bulk density 200 – 300
kg/m3 .
• Densified forms with a bulk density 500 -600 kg/m3 .
• Pelletised forms with a bulk density 600 – 800 kg/m3 .
• Slurry form.
 Properties Of Silica Fume
• Silica fume has been recognized as a
pozzolanic admixture that is effective in
greatly enhancing mechanical properties.
• Cement reaction:
2 (3 CaO • SiO2) + 6 H2O = 3 CaO • SiO2 •
3 H2O + 3 Ca(OH)2
• Pozzolanic materials consume lime and form
A = Ca(OH)2
even more CSH binder phases: B = CSH
3 Ca(OH)2 + SiO2 = 3 CaO • SiO2 • 3 H2O C = CASH
 APPLICATIONS
• It is used to construct a new TJ ORN bridge in sweeden which
having the high strength, workability, durability and free
from any deformations and cracks.
• Girders using silica fume concrete.
• It is mostly used in high rise structures to increase the life
time of the structure without any effect.
• It is most widely used in important structures which had a
high strength when compared with another.
NEW TJ ORN BRIDGES IN SWEEDEN
ADVANTAGES OF SILICA FUME CONCRETE
• High early compressive strength
• High tensile flexural strength and modulus of elasticity
• Very low permeability to chloride and water intrusion
• Enhanced durability
• Increased toughness
• Increased abrasion resistance on decks, floors, overlays and marine
structures
• Superior resistance to chemical attack from chlorides, acids, nitrates
and sulphates and life-cycle cost efficiencies
• Higher bond strength
• High electrical resistivity and low permeability
 DISADVANTAGES OF SILICA FUME CONCRETE
1. Silica fume concrete is too viscous and difficult to apply.it is not easy to
wipe the surface.
2. Silica fume requires a high amount of water and needs to be used with a
superplasticizer.
3. The price of silica fume is relatively high compared to cement and fly ash.
In unnecessary situations, it does increase the cost; in the case of the value
of silica fume, better performance will reduce the overall cost.
4. Silica fume will increase the autogenous shrinkage of the cement slurry,
and the amount of inclusion will exceed 5%, which may increase the risk of
cracking.It is easy to cause cracks in mortar and concrete and need
concrete maintenance.
 CONCLUSION
• From the above discussion we have conclude the
points about silica fume concrete.
• Silica fume can be used to manufacturing of concrete
of very high strength at early age.
• Forms the backbone of modern day high
performance.
• Strengths upto 200 mpa can be achieved by using
silica fume.
Thank
you