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Table 3 Input values for the analysis of shear-induced particle migration.

From: Prediction of Concrete Pumping Using Various Rheological Models

Parameters

Values

Rheological properties of cement paste

 Plastic viscosity (Pa s)

1.0

 Yield stress (Pa)

10.0

Rheological properties of mortar

 Plastic viscosity (Pa s)

2.5

 Yield stress (Pa)

10.0

Maximum solid fraction

 ϕs,max

0.675

 ϕg,max

0.645

Volume fraction

 ϕ s

0.458

 ϕ g

0.349

Intrinsic viscosity

 η s

3.5

 η g

6.0

  1. s and g mean sand and aggregate, respectively.