Research Article

Effect of Elevated Temperature on the Properties of Self-Compacting Mortar Containing Nanomaterials and Zircon Sand

Table 4

Cost analysis and economic index of SCM specimens.

Materials used (INR/kg)Mix idCost (INR)Economical index
27°C200°C400°C600°C800°C

Cement (410/50 kg bag)SCM78800.00480.00490.00380.00250.0020
River sand (90/cft)SCM-Z25115750.00340.00420.00350.00280.0025
Nanosilica (525/kg)SCM-Z50152680.00250.00310.00270.00220.0019
Nanoalumina (900/kg)SCM-Z75189620.00190.00240.00220.00180.0016
Zircon sand (110/cft)SCM-Z100226560.00150.00190.00170.00140.0013