Research Article

Study on Fresh and Mechanical Properties of Polyblend Self-Compacting Concrete with Metakaolin, Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate, and SAP as Alternative Resources

Table 2

Material characteristics.

S. no.MaterialsSizeWater absorption (%)Specific gravity

1Cement3.15
2M-sand (fine)4.75 mm0.92.36
3Coarse aggregate12 mm1.2752.75
4Metakaolin1.5–2.5 microns2.6
5LECABelow 10 mm251.07
6SAP230–100 mesh350–500 g/cc