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Composition, Properties and Usage of Micro Concrete

Microconcrete is a dry, ready-mix material used for concrete repairs, especially in restricted spaces where conventional concrete cannot be used. It is a cementitious composite of cement, fine aggregate, shrinkage compensators, and dispersants that is mixed with water. Microconcrete has properties like reduced water requirements, fast drying time within a day, and develops compressive strength quickly. It is useful for repairs of heavily trafficked roads, thin sections, and areas with congested reinforcement, where normal concrete placement is difficult. Due to its rapid setting properties, microconcrete provides an effective solution for highway repairs that need to be completed quickly without long closures.

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Composition, Properties and Usage of Micro Concrete

Microconcrete is a dry, ready-mix material used for concrete repairs, especially in restricted spaces where conventional concrete cannot be used. It is a cementitious composite of cement, fine aggregate, shrinkage compensators, and dispersants that is mixed with water. Microconcrete has properties like reduced water requirements, fast drying time within a day, and develops compressive strength quickly. It is useful for repairs of heavily trafficked roads, thin sections, and areas with congested reinforcement, where normal concrete placement is difficult. Due to its rapid setting properties, microconcrete provides an effective solution for highway repairs that need to be completed quickly without long closures.

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Report On Composition, Properties and Usage of

Micro Concrete

Submitted By:
Rapolu Vyshnavi
AEE (civil), MoRTH
Introduction
Microconcrete is a dry ready mix Cementetious based composition
formulated for use in repairs of areas where the concrete is damaged &
the area is restricted in movement making the placement of conventional
concrete difficult. This is a cementious material, with additives, which
impart controlled expansions characteristics in the plastic state while
minimizing water demand. This is specially designed for repairs to
damaged reinforced concrete elements, particularly where areas is
restricted and where vibration of the placed material is difficult or
impossible.

Composition
Microconcrete is combination of cement, high quality graded fine
aggregate, shrinkage compensating agents and dispersion agents in
powder form marketed as dry powder in packets by construction
chemical companies. This is to be mixed with predetermined amount of
water depending on the consistency sought - trowelable or pourable.
Recommended compostion
2:1 Sand:Cement ratio with the following mix proportions
Cement 556 kg/ m³
Sand—Fine sharp washed. Zone 3 to 4 1,112 kg/ m³
Water (mixing water:cement ratio 0.7, 387 kg/ m³ varies to suit sand
grading)
Shrinkage compensating agents: calcium sulfo-aluminate or calcium
aluminate and calcium oxide.
Dispersion agents: sulfonated naphthalene formaldehyde condensate,
sulfonated melamine formaldehyde condensate, and polymer compounds
like polycarboxylate

Properties

Reduced Water Requirements

Micro concrete was initially developed to reduce the demand for water
compared to conventional concrete. As a result of its ease of use and
ability to adhere to other materials, the material became the product of
choice to effectively to repair cracked or ageing concrete structures.
Also, no pumping is needed which reduces the requirement of heavy
machinery. Not only does this reduce application costs, but it makes a
big difference when working areas with limited access.

Fast Drying

Micro concrete is often used because it drys quickly which gives


designers and those wanting to redecorate their homes a surface option
that causes minimal disruption. In fact, it dries so quickly that the
covered surface could be functional within 1 day. The quick drying time
means that the resultant surface also has a consistent controlled quality.
The following results were obtained at water: Powder ratio of 0.13@
30°C.
Usage
• Due to rapid setting properties, compressive strength and flexural
strength, the micro concrete is useful for the repairs of heavily
trafficked toll roads.
• Microconcrete is compatible for use with different concrete grades
and can be used for thin sections also.
• Micro concreteis widely used in repairs where conventional
concrete placing and vibrating is difficult due to congestion of
reinforcement.
• Microconcrete is an ideal material for structural strengthening of
columns, beams etc. by encasement or jacketing.
• Wide range of repairs, pavement and ramp.
• For Jacketing of RCC columns to increase load taking capacity
(strengthening of a vertical member)

Conclusion
Contours of the highway that climb sharply and high amounts of
rainfall, result in rapid erosion and other soil issues that cause damage to
the road bed and pavement surfaces, including collapsing, pumping, and
spalling. One of the main obstacles to performing effective repairs is the
requirement that these important highways should not be closed for very
long during the repair. Micro concreting is proven to be effective
solution due to its rapid setting properties and strength requirements

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