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@article{166944,
        author = {P VAMSIKALYAN and P NARENDRA BABU},
        title = {ASSESSMENT ON CHARACTERISTICS OF HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETE USING CALCIUM BENTONITE AND SILICA FUME},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {3},
        pages = {11-16},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=166944},
        abstract = {Concrete is a widely utilized building material that has played a significant role in human civilization for centuries. Known for its strength, concrete is capable of withstanding substantial damage and is highly resilient, with the ability to endure for many years without deteriorating or disintegrating. In addition to its durability, concrete is cost-effective and relatively simple to manufacture. Consequently, concrete has been employed in a variety of construction projects, ranging from residential dwellings to towering skyscrapers, despite its drawbacks. Concrete has the drawback of causing air pollution during production and certain uses. Additionally, it is not environmentally friendly as it demands significant energy for manufacture. Consequently, it is crucial to decrease ordinary Portland cement consumption by replacing it partially. This research centers on identifying the ideal percentage for substituting OPC with calcium bentonite powder. The study involves the Examination of cube and beam samples containing different proportions (5%, 10%, 15%) of calcium bentonite powder and 5% Silica Fume based on the weight of cement. The research examines the fresh and hardened properties of concrete, such as workability, compressive strength, flexural strength, and water absorption. Additionally, the durability of the concrete is assessed through an acid attack test. It was observed that the specimens with 10% calcium bentonite and 5% silica fume demonstrated superior strength and durability performance.},
        keywords = {Calcium Bentonite, High Strength Concrete, Compressive Strength, Flexure Strength, Water Absorption.},
        month = {July},
        }