RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article T1 Models for compressive strength estimation through non-destructive testing of highly self-compacting concrete containing recycled concrete aggregate and slag-based binder A1 Revilla Cuesta, Víctor A1 Skaf Revenga, Marta A1 Serrano López, Roberto A1 Ortega López, Vanesa K1 Recycled concrete aggregate K1 Self-compacting concrete K1 Non-destructive testing K1 Hammer rebound index K1 Ultrasonic pulse velocity K1 Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag K1 Structural health monitoring K1 Compressive strength K1 Ingeniería civil K1 Civil engineering K1 Materiales de construcción K1 Building materials K1 Ensayos (Tecnología) K1 Testing AB Indirect estimation of compressive strength through non-destructive testing is key to monitoring the strength of structural concretes used in construction and rehabilitation works. However, no models are available to perform this estimation in highly Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) with Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA). To fill this gap, two indirect measures were tested in this paper, the hammer rebound index and Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV), to predict the compressive strength of highly SCC. To do so, 24 SCC mixes were developed with different aggregate powders, binders, such as Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS), and contents of fine RCA. Compressive strength, and both indirect measures of all mixtures were determined at 1, 7, 28, and 90 days. The development of specific models for highly SCC responded to the inappropriateness of conventional models that are not adapted to its high fines content. Modelling as a function of either UPV or the hammer rebound index yielded accurate predictions, although the UPV model proved more sensitive to compositional changes and presented higher uncertainty. The best predictions were modelled by combining both indirect measures. The models provided safe and accurate indirect estimations of the compressive strength of high flowability SCC in real structures. PB Elsevier SN 0950-0618 YR 2021 FD 2021-04 LK http://hdl.handle.net/10259/6187 UL http://hdl.handle.net/10259/6187 LA eng NO Spanish Ministry MCIU, AEI and ERDF [grant number FPU17/03374]; the Junta de Castilla y León (Regional Government) and ERDF [grant number UIC-231, BU119P17]; Youth Employment Initiative (JCyL) and ESF [grant number UBU05B_1274]; and, finally, the University of Burgos [grant number SUCONS, Y135.GI]. DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Burgos RD 23-nov-2024