Synergistic effects of pozzolan and carbon fibers on the performance of self-consolidating concrete under plastic shrinkage and dynamic loading

Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC) is widely used in infrastructure development, but challenges with cracking persist, largely due to its high cement content. While extensive research has been conducted on various types of concrete shrinkage, the phenomenon of plastic shrinkage in SCC remains insufficiently addressed. Additionally, concrete structures' susceptibility to transient dynamic loads, such as impacts, highlights the need for a deeper understanding of concrete behavior under such conditions. Concrete's response to short-term dynamic loads like impacts from projectiles, seismic activities, and strong winds significantly differs from its static condition response. This study aims to investigate SCC with the incorporation of various pozzolans as partial cement substitutes, along with carbon fibers to enhance concrete reinforcement. Specifically, zeolite was introduced with substitution ratios of 5