Self-Compacting High Performance Concrete

Abstract

A self-compacting high performance concrete has been developed that is not affected by workmanship during placing and requires no consolidation afterwards. Self-compacting concrete can save labor, eliminate consolidation noise and lead to innovative construction systems. It has been used in Japan for bridge girders, towers and piers, LNG tanks, culverts and building structures. Precast concrete plants are using self-compacting concrete in manufacturing, where it eliminates the need for vibrating machines and their associated noise.