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S. Marikunte and S. Nacer 1
INTERACTION OF SILICA FUME AND WATER CONTENT ON STRENGTH AND
PERMEABILITY OF CONCRETE
by
Shashi S. Marikunte and Samir Nacer
Shashi S. Marikunte, Ph.D., P.E., Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, School of Science,
Engineering and Technology, The Pennsylvania State University, 777 West Harrisburg Pike,
Middletown, PA 17057, Tel: (717) 948-6132, Fax: (717) 948-6502, E-mail: [email protected]
(Corresponding Author).
Samir Nacer, Project Manager, Thomad Engineering LLC, 4535 W. Russell Road, Suite 12, Las
Vegas, NV 89118, Tel: (702) 388-7755, Fax: (702) 388-7766, E-mail: [email protected].
Date Submitted: November 15, 2011
Word Count: 3,900 + 10 x 250 = 6,400
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ABSTRACT
Two critical factors for improved concrete performance are matrix (cementitious material) and
water content. Pozzolanic materials such as silica fume and fly ash are now commonly being
added to concrete mixtures to improve performance. This results in complex interaction of
pozzolan type/content and water-to-cementitious material ratio on performance. While a
relatively small number of data points may be sufficient to arrive at general conclusions, a
comprehensive experimental design with sufficient data points and strong statistical tools is
needed for development of accurate models to quantify the effect of individual responses. In this
experimental investigation, cement was partially replaced with pozzolanic admixture silica fume
to achieve improvement in strength and reduced permeability of concrete. Plain Portland cement
matrix was partially replaced with silica fume at 5, 10, and 15% by weight. For each silica fume
replacement, four different water-to-cementitious material ratios (0.35, 0.3, 0.25, and 0.2) were
selected to study their effect and interaction at various levels on compressive strength and
permeability. Statistical regression analysis was then performed on the comprehensive
experimental data generated in this investigation to develop an empirical model for compressive
strength as a function of water and silica fume content. The results indicate that the optimum
percentage of silica fume to achieve maximum compressive strength varies with the water
content. Also, permeability decreases with increased silica fume content and reduced water. This
paper presents the outcome of the comprehensive experimental investigation and statistical
analysis to achieve increased strength and reduced permeability in concrete with silica fume.
Keywords: cementitious material; compressive strength; concrete; empirical model;
permeability; pozzolan; regression analysis; silica fume.
INTRODUCTION
One of the main areas of research on concrete is the improvement of mechanical properties,
permeability, and durability. High-performance concrete is defined by The American Concrete
Institute (ACI) as “concrete meeting special performance and uniformity requirements, which
cannot be achieved routinely using only conventional constituents and normal mixing, placing,
and curing practices.” High-performance concrete is commonly used in bridge structures and
highway pavement. Most high-performance concretes will have supplementary cementitious
materials such as silica fume and fly ash, and a low water-to-cementitious material ratio. The
workability is often an issue with such a mixture design. Concrete that cannot be placed will not
meet the specifications of a high-performance concrete [1 - 2]. Another challenge to coming up
with a high-performance concrete design is to make it economical.
To obtain high-performance, several refinements are made to the selection of mix
ingredients and their proportions. The first approach is to reduce the water-to-cement ratio. The
single most parameter that has significant effect on strength and permeability of concrete is
water-to-cement ratio [3]. A decrease in w/c ratio results in increased strength and reduced
porosity in cement paste and, hence, the concrete becomes more impermeable. However, a
reduction in water content also creates a much dryer mix, and proper placement and compaction
could become difficult. This problem can be overcome through the addition of a high range
water-reducing admixture (superplasticizer). Water-reducers allow for less water to be added
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and, at the same time, help achieve proper workability. While water-to-cement ratio has
significant influence on strength and permeability of concrete, one can further achieve improved
performance through matrix modification. Pozzolanic materials such as silica fume, fly ash, and
metakaolin, are now commonly being added to concrete mixtures to improve performance [3 –
8]. Pozzolans play an important role as microfillers and help improve particle-packing density of
cementitious system, rheological properties in fresh state, mechanical properties, and durability.
The microstructure of the transition zone between the aggregate and the cement paste has
direct influence on the strength of concrete and its permeability. Another factor that significantly
influences strength and permeability of concrete is aging, due to densification of matrix. Thus,
performance of concrete is a function of the strength and permeability of cement paste, aging,
aggregate, and aggregate-cement paste interface (transition zone) [9 – 10]. The right combination
of water-to-cementitious material ratio, superplasticizer, and pozzolan can significantly improve
the concrete’s material property requirements into the range of high-performance.
Silica fume is a highly effective pozzolanic material due to its extreme fineness (0.1
microns) and consists primarily of amorphous (non-crystalline) silicon dioxide (SiO2). While
small particle size of silica fume is beneficial in particle-packing, it also results in increased
water demand to achieve workability needed for good compaction. It is essential to use the
proper amount of water-reducing admixture to keep the water requirement to a minimum in order
to maximize the benefit of silica fume in concrete. While the beneficial effects of pozzolans are
well known, researchers are yet to arrive at unique conclusions regarding the influence of silica
fume, especially when it comes to the quantifying the optimum amount of replacement needed to
achieve the best performance of the material in different conditions. Different researchers have
reported different replacement levels as optimum for obtaining superior performance. One major
reason for this discrepancy is that compressive strength of concrete is a function of the percent
replacement of cement with silica fume as well as water content [6]. Even though the mechanical
properties (strength) of concrete were observed to improve as a result of incorporating silica
fume by 10 – 15% (replacement of cement by weight), the optimal percent replacement needs
more investigation to achieve high strength with reduced permeability.
In this comprehensive experimental investigation, an effort was made to study the effect
of silica fume, water content, and their interaction, on compressive strength and permeability of
concrete. First, optimization of silica fume content to achieve impermeability was established for
mixtures with a relatively high water-to-binder ratio of 0.45 through comprehensive statistical
analysis. The mixtures were then refined to obtain high-performance concrete. Using statistical
regression analysis, a suitable quadratic empirical model was developed for compressive strength
as a function of water and silica fume content. Rapid chloride permeability test (ASTM C 1202),
used in this research, is an indirect measure of permeability of concrete, and the results have
been observed to correlate well with water permeability [11].
RESEARCH SIGNIFICANCE
The intent of this research is to expand on the previous knowledge of cement replacement with
silica fume and combine it with the benefits of low water-to-cementitious material ratios on
performance of concrete. In this comprehensive experimental investigation, two critical aspects
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of concrete performance were investigated, namely: compressive strength, and permeability.
While a relatively small number of data points may be sufficient to arrive at general conclusions,
a comprehensive experimental design with sufficient data points and strong statistical tools is
needed for optimization and development of accurate models to predict the effect of individual
responses. Extensive data collected, statistical analysis performed, and the empirical models
presented in this investigation quantify the effects of silica fume, water content, and their
interaction, on compressive strength and permeability of concrete.
EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAM
Test Series and Mixture Proportions The cementitious materials used in this investigation were ASTM C 150 Type I Portland cement
and silica fume (air-densified microsilica conforming to ASTM C-1240). Local river sand with a
fineness modulus of 2.97 and specific gravity of 2.68 was used as fine aggregate. Crushed
granite with a maximum nominal size of 6.25 mm (0.25 in) and a specific gravity of 2.7 was
used as coarse aggregate.
The mix proportions by weight were: 1: 1.14: 2 (binder: sand: coarse aggregate). Table 1
presents the details of the test series. The selection of the mixture proportions was based on
preliminary investigation and available data on high performance concrete. Sixteen mixes were
selected representing four different silica fume contents and water-to-binder ratios. Partial
replacement with silica fume was varied from 0 to 15%, by weight. Water-to-cementitious
material ratios were varied from 0.2 to 0.35. The amount of superplasticizer was varied for the
mixtures to achieve a workable and uniform concrete. Mixing was done in accordance with
ASTM C 192.
Curing and Sample Preparation
From each concrete mixture, cylinders of 102 mm (4 in.) diameter and 203 mm (8 in.) height
were cast. All the specimens were moist cured in water until the age of testing. Three specimens
of 102 mm (4 in.) diameter and 51 mm (2 in.) thick were cut from each cylinder using a diamond
saw, for rapid chloride permeability testing.
Experimental Procedure
Compressive strength tests were conducted according to ASTM C 39 using a hydraulic testing
machine with a digital display. Displacement rate was maintained constant for testing. Failure
mode for all the specimens was observed to be “columnar,” indicating a true compression failure.
Rapid chloride permeability test (RCPT) was used to measure permeability of concrete
(ASTM C 1202). The goal/purpose of this test is to measure the amount of electrical current
passed through the concrete sample over a fixed period of time. One end of the specimen was in
contact with a 3% by mass sodium chloride (NaCl) solution while the other end was in contact
with 0.3 N sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution. A potential difference of 60 V dc was applied
across the ends of each of the specimen and maintained for a period of six hours. The current (in
milliamps) was measured over six hours, and the ampere-seconds were calculated by integration
of the curve to obtain the Coulombs. The total charge passed (Coulombs), according to ASTM C
1202, is the measure of electrical conductance and is used to evaluate the permeability of
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concrete. Results obtained from RCPT correlate well with the results from conventional
methods. However, RCPT measures electrical conductance, and, as such, the results should be
analyzed carefully, especially for concrete with low permeability. Concrete with silica fume
tends to exhibit lower charges, compared to similar concrete without silica fume [3].
TABLE 1 Test series and mixture proportions: High-performance concrete
Mix
Water-to-
Cementitious
Material Ratio
Silica Fume,
%
Superplasticizer-to-
Cementitious Material
Ratio
Slump,
mm
Air Content,
%
1 0.35 0 0.0025 89 4.5
2 0.35 5 0.0039 152 3.3
3 0.35 10 0.0042 158 3.8
4 0.35 15 0.0058 178 4
5 0.3 0 0.0071 219 -
6 0.3 5 0.0068 152 2.5
7 0.3 10 0.0067 142 2.1
8 0.3 15 0.0078 125 2.1
9 0.25 0 0.0159 191 -
10 0.25 5 0.0112 155 1.9
11 0.25 10 0.0107 178 1.5
12 0.25 15 0.0109 127 2.1
13 0.2 0 0.0221 203 2.8
14 0.2 5 0.0161 163 3.8
14 0.2 10 0.0169 178 2.3
16 0.2 15 0.0166 135 2.2
EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS AND DATA ANALYSIS
The focus of this phase of investigation was to study the effect of silica fume and water content
to achieve high-performance in concrete. Replacement levels of cement with silica fume ranged
from 0 to 15%, based on preliminary investigation. Water-to-cementitious materials ratios
ranged from 0.35 to 0.20, to achieve higher compressive strengths and reduced permeability.
Compressive Strength Compressive strength of concrete modified with silica fume at different water-to-binder ratios is
presented in Table 2. Compressive strength value presented in the table is the average of six test
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specimens for any given series and testing condition. Concrete modified with silica fume showed
higher compressive strength than that of plain concrete for all water-to-cementitious material
ratios. Compressive strength increased with the increase in percentage replacement of cement
with silica fume. The use of low water-to-cementitious material ratio led to the highest
compressive strength (128 MPa). At water-to-binder ratio of 0.2 and silica fume content of 5 to
15%, compressive strength of more than 120 MPa was achieved. It was noted that, with the use
of silica fume, high strength could be achieved at relatively low water content. The maximum
strength of plain concrete with a water-to-cementitious material ratio of 0.2 could be achieved
using 5 to 15 percent silica fume with a water-to- cementitious material ratio of 0.25. This means
that concrete of equivalent strength could be made with higher water-to- cementitious material
ratios if silica fume is incorporated. For water-to- cementitious material ratio as low as 0.2, it
becomes extremely difficult to modify the binder content with high percentages of silica fume.
Results showed that, for water-to- cementitious material ratio of 0.2 and silica fume content of
5%, concrete achieved higher compressive strength than concrete modified with 10 and 15
percent silica fume. It could be interpreted that the amount of water is too low for the increased
amount of pozzolan used, which is a very fine powder and requires higher water content for
efficient placing and compaction. However, this can be overcome through the use of improved
high-range water-reducer.
TABLE 2 Effect of silica fume and water content on compressive strength of concrete
Water-to-Cementitious
Material Ratio
Compressive Strength, MPa
0% SF 5% SF 10% SF 15% SF
0.35 Mean 52.87 59.86 66.13 69.27
Std. Dev. 2.54 7.39 12.64 15.66
0.30 Mean 65.37 68.90 87.99 96.44
Std. Dev. 14.98 16.78 6.07 6.15
0.25 Mean 81.63 100.15 101.01 107.30
Std. Dev. 2.95 5.72 11.96 7.25
0.20 Mean 103.05 128.39 121.43 123.62
Std. Dev. 3.36 5.99 7.00 4.40
Figure 1 presents the variation of average compressive strength with percent replacement
of cement with silica fume. Average compressive strength values at different water-to-
cementitious material ratios at each silica fume replacement level are presented in Figure 2. The
results show that the optimum silica fume content is not a unique one but may vary with the
water content of the mix. Maximum values of compressive strength were obtained at 15%
replacement level and a water-to-cementitious material ratio of 0.35 through 0.25. However, the
maximum compressive strength at water-cementitious material ratio of 0.2 was obtained at 5%
replacement level (Table 1). This result supports similar findings obtained by other researchers,
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which indicated that the optimum silica fume percentage for the maximum strength varies with
the water content [6]. They found that increasing the water content (from 0.26 to 0.42) requires
higher silica fume content to achieve maximum compressive strength (from 15 to 25%).
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
0% 5% 10% 15%
Ave
rag
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om
pre
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tre
ng
th (
MP
a)
Silica Fume Percentage
FIGURE 1 Average compressive strength of high-performance concrete at select silica
fume content.
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
0.350.30.250.2
Ave
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Water-to-Cementitious Material Ratio
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FIGURE 2 Average compressive strength of high-performance concrete at select water-to-
cementitious material ratio.
The concrete with silica fume contents of 5, 10, and 15% showed 18, 24, and 31% more
strength, respectively, compared to plain concrete. The average compressive strength for
concretes made with 0.3, 0.25, and 0.2 water-to-cementitious material ratios showed an increase
of about 28, 57, and 92%, respectively, when compared with concrete made with 0.35 water-to-
cementitious material ratio. The average compressive strength was also proportional to silica
fume percentage.
Correlation of Compressive Strength with Silica Fume and Water Contents
“Design Expert” software version 7.0.0 was used to analyze the data generated from the
experimental results. All the data points were included in the statistical analysis, except the ones
for which the test was incomplete. In this statistical analysis water-to-cementitious material ratio
and silica fume content were the factors used in a two-factor factorial design to analyze the
response (compressive strength). The model that best fits the data is presented by the following
quadratic equation:
Y = a + b X1+ c X2 + d X22 [1]
Where:
Y is the compressive strength, MPa
X1 is the water to cementitious material ratio
X2 is the silica fume content
a, b, c, and d are regression variables
The values of a, b, c, and d for the proposed regression model are:
a = 184.2214, b = -3.93803, c = 3.149244, d = -0.1162
The Model F-value of 149.06 obtained from analysis of variances (ANOVA) table
implies the model is significant. There is only a 0.01% chance that a "Model F-Value" this large
could occur due to noise. In this case X1, X2, and X22 are significant model terms. Insignificant
terms were eliminated in the analysis process. The "Pred R-Squared" of 0.8300 is in reasonable
agreement with the "Adj R-Squared" of 0.8394.
The final equation in terms of actual factors is:
Compressive Strength = 184.22136 - 3.93803 W/CM+3.14924 SF - 0.11620 SF2 [2]
Where, W/CM and SF are water-to-cementitious material ratio and silica fume
percentages, respectively.
Figures 3 and 4 show the contour and 3-D representation of the compressive strength as
function of both water-to-cementitious material ratio and silica fume to binder ratio. They
represent the way compressive strength develops from low values (bottom right corner) to the
optimum (top left corner) as a result of the interaction of water and silica fume contents.
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Interaction of silica fume content and water-to-cementitious material ratios on compressive
strength is represented in Figure 5. The two parallel lines in the figure represent the lower and
the higher values of silica fume percentage (e.g. 0 and 15).
Design-Expert® Sof tware
Compressiv e strengthDesign Points134.031
45.1226
X1 = A: w/cX2 = B: SF
20.00 23.75 27.50 31.25 35.00
0.00
3.75
7.50
11.25
15.00Compressive strength
A: w/c
B:
SF
59.7914
73.192786.593999.9952
113.396
44446666665555555555
6666664444666666666666
666666555555555555555
66666666666666666655555
FIGURE 3 Contour of compressive strength model.
Design-Expert® Sof tware
Compressiv e strength134.031
45.1226
X1 = A: w/cX2 = B: SF
20.00
23.75
27.50
31.25
35.00 0.00 3.75
7.50 11.25
15.00
45
67.5
90
112.5
135
Co
mp
ress
ive
str
en
gth
A: w/c
B: SF
FIGURE 4 3-D Representation of compressive strength model.
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Design-Expert® Sof tware
Compressiv e strength
Design Points
B- 0.000B+ 15.000
X1 = A: w/cX2 = B: SF
B: SF
20.00 23.75 27.50 31.25 35.00
Interaction
A: w/c
Com
pres
sive
str
engt
h
42
65.25
88.5
111.75
135
2
222
22
22
2
2
2
3
2
23
2
2
2
2
22
32
3
22
2
22
33
222
222
2
FIGURE 5 Interaction of factors affecting compressive strength of concrete.
The model developed is valid for the water-to-cementitious material ratios and silica
fume contents for the aggregate proportion used in this investigation. Additional test data are
required to refine this model to include the effect of aggregate proportion on compressive
strength of concrete. Maximum amount of silica fume (15% replacement of cement) selected in
this investigation is within acceptable level in construction industry. Typically for bridges, 10 –
15% replacement of cement with silica fume is specified. If the amount of silica fume is
increased beyond 15%, it may be harmful, unless proper precautions are taken to ensure adequate
workability.
Chloride Permeability
Table 3 presents the electrical charges passed through concrete specimens of different water-to-
binder ratios and silica fume contents. Figure 6 presents the change in permeability of silica fume
modified concrete compared to plain concrete. The total charges passed through concrete
specimens reduced as the silica fume content increased. At a water-to-cementitious material ratio
of 0.35, the permeability of concrete reduced by 73, 85, and 90%, respectively, at 5, 10, and 15%
silica fume content. Similar trend was observed with lower water-to-binder ratios. At a water-to-
cementitious material ratio of 0.3 the permeability was reduced by 78, 87, and 87%, respectively,
at 5, 10 and 15% silica fume content.
Figure 7 presents the change in permeability (charges passed in coulombs) due to change
in water-to-cementitious material ratio. For plain concrete, permeability is reduced by 45% when
water-to-cementitious material ratio was reduced from 0.35 to 0.25. A similar trend was
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observed for concrete with silica fume. When water-to-cementitious material ratio was reduced
from 0.35 to 0.25 for concrete modified with silica fume, the charges passed were reduced by 63,
54, and 44%, respectively, at 5, 10, and 15% silica fume content. A combination of low water
content (0.25) and 15% silica fume replacement results in lowest permeability (94% reduction in
charges passed).
TABLE 3 Effect of silica fume and water content on permeability of concrete
Water-to-Cementitious
Material Ratio
Charges Passed, Coulombs
0% SF 5% SF 10% SF 15% SF
0.35 Mean 1983 537 303 195
Std. Dev. 395 109 20 7
0.30 Mean 1420 311 180 188
Std. Dev. 639 59 6 35
0.25 Mean 1095 200 140 128
Std. Dev. 36 6 32 15
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16%
Cha
rge
s P
asse
d (
Cou
lom
bs
)
Percentage oF Silica Fume
W/C = 0.35
W/C = 0.3
W/C =0.25
FIGURE 6 Effect of silica fume content on permeability of concrete.
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0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.4
Ch
arg
es P
asse
d (
Cou
lom
bs)
Water-to-Cementitious Material Ratio
0% SF
5% SF
10% SF
15% SF
FIGURE 7 Effect of water content on permeability of high-performance concrete.
Despite the fact that concrete modified with silica fume requires more water to achieve
decent workability, the results obtained show that the increase in silica fume content did not lead
to higher permeability. This could be attributed to the use of high-range water-reducing
admixture (superplasticizer), which provided the needed workability for the desired water-to-
cementitious material ratio. This reduction could be primarily attributed to the increased density
of the matrix in the presence of silica fume. Addition of silica fume reduces the pores in the paste
as well as the permeability at the interface between cement paste and aggregate. As a result,
concrete becomes almost impermeable.
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
Based on the data generated and analysis performed, the following conclusions were made on the
effect of silica fume content and water on two critical aspects of concrete performance, namely
compressive strength and permeability.
The use of pozzolan silica fume in concrete reduces the permeability of concrete. The
permeability of concrete reduces with an increase in silica fume replacement.
The compressive strength of concrete increases with increased silica fume content for
most water-to-cementitious material ratios. A combination of low water-to-cementitious
material ratio and presence of silica fume provides the highest compressive strength.
However, at a very low water-to- cementitious material ratio of 0.2, concrete becomes
sensitive to increased silica fume content.
Optimum percentage of silica fume to achieve maximum compressive strength varies
with the water content. On compressive strength, the nonlinear quadratic regression
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model presented in this paper provides the effect and interaction of these parameters at
various levels.
Permeability decreases with increased silica fume content and reduced water. A
combination of low water content (0.25) and 15% silica fume replacement results in
lowest permeability (94% reduction in charges passed).
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This research was carried out at the Materials Testing Research Laboratory, Southern Illinois
University – Carbondale. Financial support for this research was provided by the Materials
Technology Center at SIUC through a grant from Federal Highway Administration. Material
support provided by Elkem Materials Inc., Sika Corporation, and Cresset Corporation, is greatly
appreciated.
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