The current work developed Statistical
models to reach high-performance self compacting cement-based mortars for
structural purposes. A central composite
design approach was employed to describe
mortar fresh and hardened properties
(mechanical strength) in function of key
mortar mixture design parameters. The
fitted models allow to model and predict
flowability and viscosity properties and find
a range where self-compacting behavior
existed. Sand to mortar volume ratio
exhibited the main effect on flowability and
viscosity, with a positive effect, which is
explained by decreases in paste volume. As
expected, the water to cement volume ratio
had the highest effect on both flexure and
mechanical strength of mortars.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
