SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE- A REVOLUTIONARY

BUILDING MATERIAL

ABSRTACT:

Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is defined as concrete that can be

placed normally and will flow under its own weight while
maintaining its homogeneity. Full compaction and strength may
therefore be achieved without the assistance of mechanical vibration.
Its development was based on the desire to improve the quality of
concrete work and automate construction. It was developed in 1988.
Since then, various investigations have been carried out and mainly
large construction companies have used the concrete in practical
structures in Japan. Here in this report an attempt has been made to
study the characteristics of self-compacting concrete and the
specialties in the mix design, which had given it the self-compacting
capacity.