Self-Consolidating Concrete

Self-consolidating, or self-compacting, concrete (SCC) uses mixture proportioning techniques and admixture technology to create a concrete mixture with increased fluidity, thereby avoiding the need for mechanical consolidation/vibration. SCC mixtures with various performance levels can be produced in the laboratory, but the know-how is sometimes lacking to do this on site. This book presents a foundation for consistently producing and applying SCC in a daily production environment. It links science with practical application and will be useful for both new practitioners and those already using SCC. The author uses stories and case studies throughout as examples of specific types of applications.

Joseph A. Daczko is a concrete technologist with the admixture systems business of BASF. He was the first chairman of the American Concrete Institute's committee on Self-Consolidating Concrete and was presented with ACI's Delmar Bloem Award for leadership of this committee.

Introduction, History and Acceptance of SCC. Benefits and Limitations of SCC. Fresh Properties and Test Methods. Hardened Properties of SCC. Powders and Aggregates. Chemical Admixtures. Considerations Prior to Mixture Proportioning. Proportioning SCC Mixtures. Mixture Qualification. Concrete Batching and Mixing. Quality Control of SCC Materials and Mixtures. Transport, Placement, Finishing and Curing. Troubleshooting SCC Performance. Implementation and Training. Applications of SCC. Index.