Study of Reactive Powder Concrete and itsCharacteristics

Mohammed Bandukwala H.G.Sonkusare

M. Tech. Student Assistant ProfessorGHRCE, Nagpur GHRCE, Nagpur

Abstract

Reactive powder concrete (RPC) is the cement based material which is one of the type of ultra-high
performance concrete or wecan say that it is an ultra-high strength concrete with an excellent durability.
Reactive powder concrete is a new member inconcr
ete family developed in 1990‘s with high ductility composite material and possess superior mechanical
property. In this
experimental investigation we study the functioning of Reactive Powder Concrete (RPC) with different
curing techniques,normal water curing of 25oC and accelerated steam curing at 90 oC due to its different
material properties and configuration andalso comparison of compressive strength between them.
Elements of Reactive Powder Concrete used in this investigation areCement (ordinary Portland cement),
crushed Quartz sand of 100
–
200 mesh and 250 mesh, fine sand , micro silica , steel fibers ,aggregate (8mm) , admixture , pure water.
Mix proportion in this paper is based on trial and error method and as according tothe chemical
composition of ingredients. Compressive strength of reactive powder concrete goes up to 45-80 MPA in
the presentinvestigation.
Keywords: Reactive Powder Concrete, Durability, Ductility, Ultra-High Strength