A Research Project Proposal for the Award of the Diploma/Degree of..................in Civil Engineering

Contents CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 3 Problem statement 4 Justification 5 Research objectives 5 General objective 5 Specific objectives 5 Research hypothesis 5 References 6 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION High-performance concrete consists of the same components as standard concrete. The use of certain mineral and chemical compounds such as silica smoke and super plasticizer increases strength, durability and workability to a very elevated degree ("Effects of mineral admixtures on the workability of fresh concrete", 2016). It can therefore be deduced that use of mineral