“SELF COMPACTING

CONCRETE ”
( OVERVIEW )

A KARTHIK
Mtech -Structural Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
IIT Kharagpur
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW

Introduction
History of SCC
Definition – SCC

Mechanism to achieve Self
compactability

Tests on fresh SCC

Rational Mix design

Conclusion

References

Fig. Al Durrah residence complex- Dubai

DEVELOPMENT OF SCC:

Durable concrete?

Prototype of self-
compacting concrete
was first completed in
1988 in JAPAN

Fundamental study -
1989
INTRODUCTION

Definition:
Concrete having ability to fill formwork and
encapsulate reinforcing bars only by its own weight
and without any need for vibration compaction, and
with maintained homogeneity.

How does it differ from Normal Concrete?

 Segregation resistance from mortar viscosity not
aggregate grading
 Workability through admixtures not water content
INGREDIENTS

 Cement
 Fine Aggregate

 Coarse
Aggregate
 Water

 Admixture
Fig. Comparison of mix proportioning between
 Fines / Powder Self-Compacting Concrete and conventional
concrete
MECHANISM TO ACHIEVE SELF COMPATABILITY

(1) Limited aggregate content

(2) Low water-powder ratio
(3) Use of superplasticizer
MECHANISM TO ACHIEVE SELF COMPATABILITY
1. Limited aggregate content : Relative distance between
the particles increases

The frequency of collision and

contact between aggregate
particles decreases

Blockage is
avoided, Flow
ability Increased
MECHANISM TO ACHIEVE SELF COMPATABILITY

Improves fluidity

2. Low water-powder ratio Smooth approach of

CA particles
3. Use of superplasticizer

Prevents increase in
internal stress &
Blockage
COMPARISON OF MIX PROPORTIONING

Fig. Comparison of mix-proportioning of SCC with

other types of conventional concrete
 RCD= Roller Compacted concrete for Dams
COMPARISON OF MIX-PROPORTIONING

DOP of CA = 50%

DOP of FA = 60%

Volume of CA Volume of FA
G / G lim = S/S lim =
Solid Volume Solid Volume
Fig. Degree of aggregate’s compaction-CA in concrete and FA in mortar
COMPARISON OF MIX-PROPORTIONING

Of all concrete SCC

has Highest Viscosity

Volume of Water
Vw/Vp=
Volume of Powder
Fig. Relationship between paste volume and water powder ratio.
THE KEY PROPERTIES

Filling ability

Passing ability

Resistance to Segregation
FILLING ABILITY

The ability of the fresh concrete to flow into and fill all
the spaces within the formwork, under its own weight
Slump flow test V funnel test
1. SLUMP FLOW TEST
1. SLUMP FLOW TEST

Deformability indices :
sf1 sf 2 − sf 0 2
Γc = 2
sf 0 sf1

Higher Γ c  High deformability sf2

sf1, sf2 -- Measured flow diameter;

sf 0 -- Flow cone diameter
1. SLUMP FLOW TEST
Slump Flow
Application
(mm)
Slightly or non reinforced structures that are
550--650
550 cast from the top with free displacement
from the delivery point
660 – 750 Normal applications like wall, column
Very congested structures, structures with
760 - 850 complex shape Segregation control is more
difficult to control
2. V FUNNEL TEST
 Flow ability of SCC

Gate
2. V FUNNEL TEST

 T5min >Tv → Segregation

 Generally Tv < 6 Sec
Where,

Tv = Time required to flow through the apparatus

T5min = Time required to flow through the apparatus after 5 min
settlement
10
Rc = Higher Rc - higher viscosity
Tv
Tv --Measured time (sec) for mortar to flow through the funnel
PASSING ABILITY
 The ability of fresh concrete to flow through tight
openings, such as space between steel
reinforcing bars, without segregation or blocking

L Box test
L BOX TEST
L BOX TEST

H2/H1 ratio ≥ 0.8

INFLUENCE OF CA DEPENDING ON SPACING SIZE

Obstacles R2, R1
in L Box test
RATIONAL MIX DESIGN

Self compactability → Material characteristics,
& Mix proportion

Proposed by → Okamura (1995)

CA, FA contents → fixed

Self compactability → w/p ratio &
Superplasticizer dosage
RATIONAL MIX DESIGN

CA content = 50% of solid volume

FA content = 40% of mortar volume

w/p ratio = 0.9 to 1.0

Super plasticizer dosage cannot be fixed without trial
mixing.
CONCLUSION
SCC shall be employed :

To shorten construction period

To assure compaction in structure especially in confined zones

where vibrating compaction is difficult

To eliminate noise due to vibration

Comparison with Normal concrete:

Creep, shrinkage and elastic modulus of SCC coincided when
the strength was held constant
REFERENCE
Books:
1. “Self-compacting concrete ”, Åke Skarendahl, Örjan Petersson

Journals & others :

1. “Specification and Guidelines for Self-Compacting Concrete” -
European Federation of National Associations Representing
producers and applicators of specialist building products for
Concrete
2. “Guidelines for testing fresh self-compacting concrete” ,
G.DE Schutter,Sept 2005,European Research Project
3. “A comparison between mechanical properties of self-
compacting concrete and the corresponding properties of
normal concrete”, Bertil Persson, Division of Building
Materials, Lund Institute of Technology, Lund, Sweden, Cement
and Concrete Research, Page no-193-198