SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE

ANANDU N KUMAR GUIDED BY

REG NO:17010078 Smt. SHAINI.N (Lecturer in Civil Dept)
S5 CIVIL CIVIL DEPARTMENT
CONTENTS

 INTRODUCTION………………………………......3
 DEVELOPMENT……….……………………….....4

 PROPERTIES……………………………………….7

 WORKABILITY TESTS……………………….......9

 PRODUCTION……………………………………..18

 ADVANTAGES...…………………………………..19

 DISADVANTAGES………………………………..20

 USES...………………………………………………22

 CONCLUSION...…………………………………..30

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INTRODUCTION

SSC, was first introduced in the late 1986’ s by

Japanese researchers.
Also known as “SELF-CONSOLIDATING CONCRETE”
OR “SUPER WORKABLE CONCRETE”.
It is able to flow under its own weight, completely filling
the form work and achieving full compaction.
It does not require external vibrators while placing.
SCC is highly engineered concrete with much higher fluidity.

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DEVELOPEMENT OF SCC

•In 1983, the major problem of the durability of the

concrete structures was a major topic of interest in Japan
•The creation of durable concrete structures needed
adequate compaction by skilled labors.
•At this time SCC was developed and hence durable
concrete structures were built using SCC.
•In the present day SCC can be classified as
advanced construction material.

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CONSTITUENTS OF SCC
With regard to its composition, SCC consists of the same
components that are used in normal concrete mix, which are
•Cement: Ordinary Portland cement of grade 43 or 53 can be used.
•Coarse aggregate: Crushed granite aggregate of size <12.5mm
and specific gravity 2.56
•Fine aggregate: Sand passing through 4.75mm sieve of specific
gravity 2.56
•Chemical admixtures:
•Super plasticizers- Provide necessary workability.
•Viscosity modifying admixtures(VMA)- Provide necessary
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 •Air entraining agents- Improve freeze thaw resistance.
•Mineral admixtures:
•Fly ash
•Grounded Granulated Blast Furnace Slag(GGBFS)
•Silica fume
•Stone powder
•Mixing water:
Ordinary portable water of pH ranging from 7-8.5

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PROPERTIES OF SCC

In fresh, state SCC has the following properties

oFilling ability: flows easily at certain speed into formwork.
oPassing ability: passes through reinforcement without
blocking.
oSegregation resistance: the distribution of aggregate
particles remains homogenous in both horizontal and
vertical direction.

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COMPARISON OF SCC OVER NORMAL
CONCRETE

REGULAR SELF COMPACTING

INGREDIENTS CONCRETE MIX CONCRETE

CEMENT 10% 10%

WATER 18% 18%

FINE AGGREGATE 27% 28%

COARSE AGGREGATE 45% 36%

ADMIXTURES -- 8%

TABLE:1 8
WORKABILITY TESTS OF SCC

•SLUMP FLOW TEST (For measuring flow ability)

•V-FUNNEL TEST (For determining filling ability)
•L-BOX TEST (To test the flow through reinforcement)
•U-BOX TEST (For determining filling ability)

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SLUMP FLOW TEST

•The slump flow test is used to access the horizontal free flow of the
concrete in the absence of obstructions.
•About 6 liter of concrete is needed to perform the test.
•Fill the cone with the scoop. Do not tamp.
•Raise the cone vertically and allow the concrete to flow out freely
•Simultaneously, start the stopwatch and record the time taken for the
concrete to reach the 500mm spread circle.
•As per research it is found out that the time required must be from
3-7 seconds.

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FIG: 1 SLUMP TEST 11
V-FUNNEL TEST

•The equipment consists of a V shaped funnel.

•The described V-funnel test is used to determine the filling ability of
concrete.
•Close the trap door and fill the V-funnel immediately.
•Place the bucket underneath.
•Fill the apparatus completely with concrete without compacting.
•Open the trap door.
•Start the stop watch & note the time.
•For SCC a flow time of 10 seconds in considered approximate.

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FIG :2 V-FUNNEL TEST 13
L-BOX TEST

•The test is an extend to which it is subjected to blocking by

reinforcement.
•The vertical section is filled with concrete.
•The gate is lifted to let the concrete flow into horizontal section.
•When the flow has stopped, the height of the concrete at the end of
the horizontal section is expressed as a proportion of that remaining
in the vertical section.
•The distances “H1” and “H2” are measured.
•Calculate H2/H1. Range( 0.8-1.0 )

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FIG:3 L-BOX TEST

U-BOX TEST

•The test is used to measure the filling ability of SCC.

•The left hand section is filled with about 20 liters of concrete.
•The gate is lifted and the concrete flows upwards into the other section.
•The height of the concrete in both sections is measured.
•If the concrete flows as freely as water, at rest it will be horizontal, so
H1-H2=0.

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FIG:4 U-BOX TEST 17
PRODUCTION AND PLACING

Proportions of materials are taken based on volume rather than by

mass.
Aggregates: Should come from same source.
Mixing: It should be done for longer time when compared to normal
concrete.
Placing: Some rules needed to be followed while placing the concrete.
Limit of vertical fall distance to 5 meters.
Each layer should be a height of 500mm.
Horizontal flow should not exceed 10 meters.
Curing: Early curing is necessary for SCC.

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ADVANTAGES OF SCC

•Improves Quality and durability, and of concrete structure due to better

compaction of concrete.
•Ease of placement results in cost savings through reduced equipment and
labor requirement.
•Less noise from vibrators and reduced danger from Hand Arm Vibration
Syndrome.
•Greater Freedom In Design.
•Improves working condition.
•Faster construction.
•Elimination of problems associated with vibration.
•No finishing work required.
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DISADVANTAGES OF SCC

•Lack of globally accepted test standard and mix design.

•Costlier than conventional concrete based on concrete material cost
(exception to placement cost).
•Requires more Trial batches at lab as well as at RMC plants.
•Highly skilled workers are required for production of SCC.

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HOW ECONOMICAL IS SCC

•The cost of SCC is higher compared to normal concrete.

•The cost of construction of SCC material is about 10-15% higher than
the normal concrete.
•But the cost of compaction, finishing etc will be low for SCC and it
leads to labour savings.

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MAIN USES OF SCC

FIG:5 CONGESTED REINFORCEMENT

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FIG:6 BRIDGES

FIG:7 PRE-CAST SECTIONS

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FIG:8 DRILLED SHAFTS

FIG:9 PILE FOUNDATION

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 FIG:11 ART WORKS

FIG:10 SMOOTH SURFACE FINISHING 25

BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
BUILT USING SCC

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BURJ KHALIFA

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FIG: 12 BURJ KHALIFA

DELHI METRO RAIL PROJECT

•The highest use of SCC in India was done at Delhi Metro Rail Project.

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FIG:13 DELHI METRO RAIL PROJECT

AKASHI KAIKYO BRIDGE (JAPAN)

•It is the world’s largest suspension bridge.(3911m)

•The 2 anchorages of this bridge is built using SCC.
•By SCC construction period was shortened from 2.5yrs to 2yrs.

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FIG: 14 AKASHI KAIKYO BRIDGE

CONCLUSION

We can reduce the in-place cost and make a safe working environment for
the workers.
This technology can save time, cost, enhance quality, durability, and more
over it is green concept.
SCC can be placed in most of the congested areas and also where normal
methods of vibration are not possible.
The cost of SCC is 10-15% higher than the conventional concrete.

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REFERENCES
•https://www.thebalancesmb.com/self-compacting-concrete-844767
•https://www.concretecentre.com/Performance-Sustainability-(1)/Special-
Concrete/self-compacting-concrete-(SCC).aspx
•https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-consolidating_concrete
•http://www.theconcreteportal.com/scc.html

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THANK YOU

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