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    Advancements in Concrete Design: Self-Consolidating/Self-Compacting Concrete

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    This document discusses self-consolidating concrete (SCC), also known as self-compacting concrete. SCC is defined as concrete that can flow under its own weight and fill formwork without vibration, maintaining homogeneity even around dense reinforcement. It provides benefits like quieter casting, reduced health risks from vibration, and more design flexibility. SCC allows faster construction, ensures compaction in confined areas, and eliminates noise from vibration. However, SCC also has higher costs than conventional concrete. The document outlines requirements and standards for testing properties like filling ability, passing ability, and segregation resistance of SCC. It provides example applications and mix designs.

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    This document discusses self-consolidating concrete (SCC), also known as self-compacting concrete. SCC is defined as concrete that can flow under its own weight and fill formwork without vibration, maintaining homogeneity even around dense reinforcement. It provides benefits like quieter casting, reduced health risks from vibration, and more design flexibility. SCC allows faster construction, ensures compaction in confined areas, and eliminates noise from vibration. However, SCC also has higher costs than conventional concrete. The document outlines requirements and standards for testing properties like filling ability, passing ability, and segregation resistance of SCC. It provides example applications and mix designs.

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    This document discusses self-consolidating concrete (SCC), also known as self-compacting concrete. SCC is defined as concrete that can flow under its own weight and fill formwork without vibration, maintaining homogeneity even around dense reinforcement. It provides benefits like quieter casting, reduced health risks from vibration, and more design flexibility. SCC allows faster construction, ensures compaction in confined areas, and eliminates noise from vibration. However, SCC also has higher costs than conventional concrete. The document outlines requirements and standards for testing properties like filling ability, passing ability, and segregation resistance of SCC. It provides example applications and mix designs.

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    Ricardo Mchail M.

    Lee
    Richard Dave E. Ronquillo CE
    522L
    Patrick Rupert Y. Uy GROUP
    PRESENTATION

    ADVANCEMENTS IN CONCRETE DESIGN:


    SELF-CONSOLIDATING/SELF-COMPACTING CONCRETE

    What is SCC or Self-Consolidating or Compacting Concrete?


    SCC is defined as a concrete that is able to flow under its own weight and
    completely fill the formwork, while maintaining homogeneity even in the presence
    of congested reinforcement, and then consolidate without the need for vibrating
    compaction.
    The noise associated with the compaction of conventional concrete can be
    significant. SCC affords quiet casting, and the environmental loadings from noise
    are therefore reduced. It also eliminates the issue of blood circulatory problems
    caused by the vibration of concrete.
    SCC affords the designer greater flexibility in designing complex shapes. It is
    independent of the quality of mechanical vibration and therefore provides
    homogeneity leading to improved durability and potential for reuse.
    Why use SCC?
    1. To shorten construction period
    2. To assure compaction in the structure: especially in confined zones where
    vibrating compaction is difficult, and
    3. To eliminate noise due to vibration: effective especially at concrete
    products plants.

    Problems with Conventional Concrete

    Requirement of skilled worker for compaction in conventional concrete


    Requiring days and additional cost in the project to compact and vibrate
    concrete
    Aforementioned health issue concerning blood circulation
    Challenging or difficult to compact for structures like:
    > Underwater concreting
    > Cast in situ pile foundation
    > Columns with congested reinforcement

    Requirements/ Standards for SCC

    Is it cheaper than conventional Concrete?


    Data indicate that the share of application of SCC in precast concrete industry is
    more than three times higher than that in the ready-mixed concrete industry. This is
    attributable to the higher cost of SCC. The estimated average price of SCC supplied
    by the RMC industry in Japan was 1.5 times that of the conventional concrete in the
    year 2002. Research studies in Japan are also promoting new types of applications
    with SCC, such as in lattice type structures, casting without pump, and tunnel
    linings.

    FILLING ABILITY
    Slump Test. T50 cm slump test, V funnel test
    ASTM C1611 - Standard Test Method for Slump Flow of Self-Consolidating
    Concrete
    A "slump" is the diameter of the upper face of a concrete mix that has
    been laid out by a steel cone. ASTM C1611 states
    PASSING ABILITY
    J-ring test, U-box, L-box
    ASTM C1621

    ASTM C1621 (2009) The test method is for a sample of fresh concrete
    to be placed into the commonly used slump cone, either in the normal
    upright or inverted position located centrally within the J-ring. The concrete is
    placed in a single lift without any tamping or vibration as for the slump flow test.
    SEGREGATION RESISTANCE
    Settlement column test, Sieve stability test, Penetration test
    ASTMC1712 - Standard Test Method for Rapid Assessment of Static
    Segregation Resistance of Self-Consolidating Concrete Using Penetration
    Test.
    Self-consolidating concrete (SCC) must have the ability to flow under
    its own weight, to pass between reinforcing bars or other obstacles without
    segregation, and not segregate during or after casting.
    TYPICAL MIX PROPORTION VALUES

    APPLICATIONS/USES
    Some famous buildings that utilize SCC are below:
    Akashi Kaikyo Bridge - anchor blocks, 180,000 cubic yards of
    Burj Khalifa The SCC was used throughout the structure,
    and pumped 166 stories from the
    bottom. The slump flow was 24 to 28
    in.
    Trump Tower, Chicago Illinois - 198 ft (60 m) in length, 60 ft (18 m) in
    width and 10 ft (3 m) in depth, and required approximately 5,000 yd3
    (3,800 m3 ) of concrete.
    References:
    1. Self compacting concrete: a review. (Technical Report 62). (2005). Surrey,
    England: Concrete Society.
    2. http://www.sustainableconcrete.org.nz/page/self-compacting-concrete.aspx
    3. http://www.concreteconstruction.net/how-to/construction/scc-contributes-to-
    a-projects-success_o
    4. http://www.hpcbridgeviews.com/i60/Article4.asp

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