Mineral Admixtures : Silica fume - Part 1: Introduction

The lecture covers various concepts related to using silica fume as a supplementary cementitious material. The source, production process and the material properties of silica fume are discussed in detail. The benefits and challenges in using silica fume are addressed in the video. The effects of silica fume in the fresh and hardened properties of concrete are also adressed in the lecture.