Research Article
Experimental Investigation and Theoretical Modeling of Nanosilica Activity in Concrete
Table 3
Mixing proportions of cement-nanosilica paste specimens.
| | | Water-to-binder ratio (%) | Mixing proportions (kg/m3) | | | Water | Cement | Nanosilica | AE water reducing agent |
| | OPC | 30 | 486 | 1619 | — | | | 50 | 612 | 1224 | — | |
| | OPC + NS 3 | 30 | 486 | 1570 | 49 | Binder * 0.8% | | 50 | 612 | 1187 | 37 | Binder * 0.5% |
| | OPC + NS 6 | 30 | 486 | 1522 | 97 | Binder * 1.6% | | 50 | 612 | 1151 | 73 | Binder * 1.0% |
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