Authors: Vishal Ranjan, Dr. Jyoti Yadav
Abstract: High-Performance Concrete (HPC) is an advanced form of cement concrete where ingredients are selected and proportioned to enhance various properties of the concrete in both fresh and hardened states. One key feature of HPC is its higher strength, which offers significant structural advantages. The primary components contributing to the cost of a structural member are concrete, steel reinforcement, and formwork. This paper compares these components when higher-grade concrete, specifically HPC, is used, and highlights how high-strength concrete provides the most economical solution for designing load-bearing members, particularly in carrying vertical loads to the building foundation through columns. The mix design variables critical to concrete strength include the water-cementitious material ratio, total cementitious material, cement-admixture ratio, and superplasticizer dosage, which are analyzed to achieve the desired high-grade concrete mix.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18092124
