Mechanical and Microstructural Analysis of Self-Compacting Concrete

Abstract
Concrete possesses pores and the propensity to develop microcracks, both of which are very undesirable since they facilitate the penetration through water along with additional harmful elements into the building element. Using Microbiologically Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP), the Bacterial Self Compacting technique is a potential way to fill concrete fractures. To promote the deposition of calcium carbonate within the concrete material, microorganisms use the urease enzyme in this process. Bacterial remediation is a long-term, ecologically safe, and bio-based treatment that works better than other approaches. Concrete has to have a high pH and be mixed mechanically for microorganisms to provide resistance. In high-performance construction, MICP-induced concrete has emerged as a major area of research. The uses of bacteria to produce bacterial SCC and the long-term qualities of these combinations have not been given enough consideration in India. M60 grade bacterial self-compacting concrete that has silica fume, fly ash, and bacteria added as an additive. The workability, durability, microanalysis, and mechanical characteristics of bacterial self-compacting concrete are the main topics of this investigation. The test results for bacterial selfcompacting concrete show that bacteria with a size of 106 yield the best results.
Keywords: Bacterial Self-Compacting Concrete, Durability, Microanalysis, Workability

Author(s): Balasubramaniam N*, Boobalan SC, Prabakaran E, Rajeshkumar V
Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Pages: 1486-1497
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47857/irjms.2025.v06i01.02121