Self-consolidating concrete: Applying what we know

This book discusses all aspects of Self-consolidated Concrete including: its benefits and limitations raw material components mixture proportions production and quality control placement and curing. Presenting a basis for consistently producing and applying Self-consolidated Concrete in a regular production environment, this book is written from the perspective of the concrete practitioner. It uses descriptions and case studies throughout, as examples of specific types of applications, in order to examine Self-consolidated Concrete through the eyes of the user and identify where the practitioner needs to focus attention. This book bridges the gap between research and practice. It links the science with the practical application, describing a number of projects and types of application where Self-consolidated Concrete has been used successfully. It will be useful for both the new practitioner as well as for one who is already using Self-consolidated Concrete.

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