Exploring High-Strength Concrete with Varied Materials: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

Natural resources are rapidly dwindling due to the escalating pace of urbanization and
infrastructure development. The swift expansion of urban areas necessitates the continual
construction of transportation and residential facilities to accommodate the growing population.
This leads to the creation of dense structures that demand high-quality concrete. High-strength
concrete presents a potential solution to meet the demands of such constructions. Thanks to
material technology advancements, high-strength concrete is more feasible than ever. However, the
crucial focus lies in optimizing available resources to achieve and sustain superior construction
quality at an affordable cost, warranting further study. Exploring various concrete mixtures to
identify the most effective ones for attaining the desired strength is imperative. Incorporating fly
ash and silica fume as supplementary cementitious materials offers a promising avenue to enhance
concrete durability while mitigating CO2 emissions from cement production. Due to their fine
particle size, fly ash and silica fume bolster concrete's long-term strength and reduce permeability
and shrinkage. This study aims to evaluate the mechanical properties of fresh concrete and
compare them with the hardened concrete's mechanical qualities, focusing on strength parameters
and cost considerations.