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 6

SCC fresh properties tests: consistency class as per EFNARC 2005 guidelines.

Test methodsUnitConsistency classThe typical range of values

Slump flow testmmSlump flow class:
SF1550–650
SF2660–750
SF3760–850

T-500 testsViscosity class:
VS1≤2
VS2>2

V-funnel testsViscosity class:
VF1≤8
VF29 to 25

L-box testH2/H1 ratioPassing ability class:
PA1≥0.80 with 2 rebars
PA2≥0.80 with 3 rebars