Research Article

Crack Risk Evaluation of Submerged Concrete Tunnel during Hardening Phase

Table 1

Concrete compositions and mechanical properties at 28 days.

MaterialsConcrete fraction (kg/m3), nominal values
SV4040% BFS60% BFS40% FA60% FA

Norcem Anleggsement (c)404.1263.4232.5263.7232.9
Silica fume (s)20.213.211.613.211.6
Fly ash (FA)105.5139.6
Blast furnace slag (BFS)105.4139.5
Water (w)178
Norstone 0–8 mm910995994965958
Norstone 8–16 mm880
Sikament 921.9

Measured values: fresh concrete
Air (%)4.31.61.61.41.1
Density (kg/m3)23702410241024102370
Slump (mm)70125140150160

Binder composition (ratio and volumes)
s/c ratio0.05
FA or BFS/c ratio0.400.600.400.60
Binder and water volume (ltr)317305306316321
w/(c + 2s + FA + BFS) ratio0.400.450.450.450.45