Research Article

Understandings on the Performance of Concrete-Filled Steel Tube with Different Kinds of Concrete Infill

Table 1

Details of mix proportions.

Type of concreteCement (kg)Fine aggregate (kg)Coarse aggregate (kg)Water (lit)Other ingredients
20 mm (60%)12.5 mm (40%)

Conventional concrete(CC)437.78650.25661.5441197Nil
Steel fiber-reinforced concrete (SC)437.78650.25661.5441197Hook type steel fibers 0.75% by volume of concrete (18 kg)
Geopolymer concrete (GC)Nil650.25661.5441NilFA and GGBS each 50% by weight of cement, 5 M NaOH and sodium silicate (197 litres)
Expansive cement (EC)437.78650.25661.5441197Cebex 100, 0.45% by weight of cement