HIGH DENSITY

CONCRETE

by
T. Pravinay
CONTENTS
 INTRODUCTION
 PROPERTIES OF HIGH DENSITY
CONCRETE.
 USES
 ADVANTAGES
 DISADVANTAGES
 CONCLUSION
INTRODUCTION
 Generally the density of normal
(conventional) concrete is 2400 kg/m3.
 These density of concrete is not
sufficient for heavy loading structures
and radiation emitting structures.
 In order to use the concrete under
extreme loads and shielding works the
density must be high so that its strength
will be high.
 So, the concrete which has high density
nearly 3360 to 3840 kg/m3 is known as “High
Density Concrete” or “Heavy Weight
Concrete”.
 The density of heavy weight concrete can be
obtained maximum up to 5200 to 6000
kg/m3 by using steel or iron shots as both
fine and coarse aggregates.
PROPERTIES OF HIGH DENSITY
CONCRETE
 The strength of this concrete measured on
standard cylinders has been found 42 MPa
at 28 days for a water/cement ratio 0.58
and 24 MPa at water/cement ratio 0.9.
 The coefficient of thermal expansion of
barite concrete measured in the range of
temperature of 4°C to 38°C is found about
twice that of normal concrete.
 Shrinkage of high density concrete is about
1/4 to 1/3 of the normal concrete.
AGGREGATES USED IN HIGH
DENSITY CONCRETE
 Aggregates having density of 3.5 to 4.0 and
higher can be used.
 Commonly used aggregates are,
Hematite,
Barite,
Magnetite etc..,.
 Artificial aggregates called steel or iron
shots can be used to get higher densities.
Steel shots
USES
 They can be used for shielding works for
radio active radiation and X-Rays
emitting structures in order to safeguard
their personnel.
 They can be used for massive concrete
projects.
 Precast blocks.
 Bridge counterweights.
 Ballast for ocean vessels.
ADVANTAGES
 Initial and maintenance cost is not that
much high for the service it gives.
 The duration or life period is high.
 Strength of this concrete is so high.
 They can be moulded into any required
shape.
DISADVANTAGES
 Heavy weight.
 Requires more space.
CONCLUSION
 So, the high density concrete can
withstand under heavy loading
conditions as its density is high.
 In modern days its importance is
increasing day by day due to its
beneficiable characteristics.