SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE

SCC
By: Eng. Muftah Mohamed Sreh

Report No. 1

Fall - 2014

Table of Contents
1. History

5. Tests of Fresh Concrete

2. Definitions

6. Hardened Properties and Durability

3. Benefits

7. Design Methods

4. Materials

8. References

- Aggregate
- Cement
- Fillers
- Chemical admixtures

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History

Tests of Fresh Concrete

Definitions

Hardened Properties and Durability

Benefits

Design Methods

Materials
- Aggregate
- Cement
- Fillers
- Chemical admixtures

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1. History

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2. Definitions

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3. Benefits

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4. Tests of Fresh Concrete

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History of SCC
Introduction:

By the early 1990's, Japan has developed and used SCC.

Self compacted concrete is highly engineered concrete with much
higher fluidity without segregation and is capable of filling every
corner of formwork under its self weight .
Thus SCC eliminates the vibration for the compaction of concrete
without affecting its engineering properties.
As of the year 2000, SCC used for prefabricated products (precast
members) and ready-mixed concrete (cast-in-place) in the Japan,
USA, etc.
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Development of SCC

In 1983, the problem of the durability of the concrete

structures was a major topic of interest in Japan.

The creation of durable concrete structures requires

adequate compaction by skilled workers.

Solution for the achievement of durable concrete

structures independent of the quality construction
work is the use of SCC.

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Development of SCC

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The necessity of this type of concrete was proposed

by Okamura in 1986.

Studies to develop SCC have been carried out by

Ozawa and Maekawa at the university of Tokyo.

Present-day SCC can be classified as an

advanced construction material.

Definitions
Self Compacting Concrete fresh concrete that can flow
around reinforcement and consolidate within formwork under
its own weight without vibration and that exhibits no defect
due to segregation or bleeding.[1]
Concrete that is able to flow and consolidate under its own
weight, completely fill the formwork even in the presence of
dense reinforcement, whilst maintaining homogeneity and
without the need for any additional compaction

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Types of SCC
POWDER TYPE
Scc is made by increasing the powder content
VMA TYPE
Scc is made by using viscosity modifying admixture
COMBINED TYPE
Scc is made by increasing the powder content and adding VMA

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Factors affecting SCC
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Aggregate volume
Size distribution & shape of aggregate
Ratio between fine and coarse aggregate
Density of paste of aggregate
Surface property of aggregate
Void content of aggregate

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The Important Properties
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Self-compactability
Avoidance of bleeding and segregation
Low shrinkage
Low permeability
Strength as needed

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Different Codes used For SCC

1. Annexure J of IS 456 as Amendment no 3.
2. BS EN 206-9:2010
3. EN 197-1 Cement-Composition, specifications and conformity criteria
4. EN 206-1 Concrete Specification, performance, production, and conformity
5. EN 450 Fly ash for concrete Definitions, requirements and quality control
6. EN 934-2 Admixtures for concrete Definitions and requirements
7. EN 1008 Mixing water for concrete
8. EN 12350-1 Testing fresh concrete: Part 1: Sampling
9. EN 12350-2 Testing fresh concrete: Part 2: Slump test
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10. EN 12620 Aggregates for concrete

Benefits
Generally:

Filling ability

Passing ability

Segregation resistance

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For Contractors:

Reduced vibration effort and noise during placing.

Ability to fill complex forms with limited accessibility.
More uniform distribution in areas of closely bunched
reinforcement.
Rapid pumping of concrete.
Uniform and compact surface.
Less surface voids and need for rubbing and patching.
Improved aesthetics of flatwork for less effort.

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For Ready-Mix Producers:

Better perception from customers by offering a technically

advanced, higher value concrete mixture.
Offers a product that saves customers time and money.
More efficient use of mixing equipment and delivery.
Can easily expand variety of products offered without
adding more equipment.
Improved aesthetics of final product.

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For Cast-in Place Fabricators:

Allows easier quality control.

Easier to achieve qualities of an optimally designed mix.
Can better guarantee properties due to tight quality
control.
Faster slump loss means concrete is ready for steamcuring quicker.

ADVANTAGES IN USING OF SCC

Reduction of time of construction.

Improved quality.
Improved working environment.
Over all cost reduction.
It is very economical as the final bid of the structure
reduces to 10% by use of S.C.C
Waste materials like fly ash can be used in a beneficial
way to obtain a better product.

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A range of high quality of surface finishes can be

obtained.
Improved concrete surfaces (visible concrete quality)
Some other materials like white marble powder crushed
black granite aggregates can be used to produce an
aesthetic look.
Tensile strength of reinforced Self compacting concrete is
more than that of normal concrete

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Simple even in complicated formwork and tight reinforcement.

Higher installation performance since no compaction work is
necessary.
Reduced noise pollution since vibrators are not necessary.
Higher and more homogenous concrete quality across the
entire concrete cross-section, especially around the
reinforcement
Typically higher early strength of the concrete so that formwork
removal can be performed more quickly.
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V-Funnel Test

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Simulation

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Slump Flow Test

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Simulation

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J-Ring Test

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L-Box Test

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U-Box Test

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Fill Box Test (Simulated Filling Test, Filling Capacity Box, Kajima Test)

Wet Sieving Stability Test (GTM Screen Stability Test)

Penetration Test for Segregation

Sieve Test
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Conformity to the properties of SCC is confirmed if the specified criteria satisfy the limits given in Table

References
1. "The European Guidelines for Self Compacting Concrete ; Specification , Production
and Use" , May , . 2005
2. Ahmed Loukili, Self-Compacting Concrete, ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons,2011, first
edition
3. Geert De Schutter, Peter J. M. Bartos,Peter Domone and John Gibbs, Self-Compacting
Concrete , Whittles Publishing,2011
4. G. DE SCHUTTER, GUIDELINES FOR TESTING FRESH SELF-COMPACTING
CONCRETE , European Research Project:
5. MEASUREMENT OF PROPERTIES OF FRESH SELF-COMPACTING CONCRETE ,
cronym: TESTING-SCC, 2001-2004
6. Claus Pade, Danish Technological Institute, Self-compacting concrete: Test methods for
SCC , Nordic Innovation Centre, December 2005

Eng. Muftah Mohamed Sreh

Report No. 1

Fall - 2014