Self-Consolidating Concrete: Applying What We Know

Self-consolidating, or self-compacting, concrete (SCC) uses mixture proportioning techniques and admixture technology to create a concrete mixture with increased fluidity, thereby avoiding the need for mechanical consolidation/vibration. SCC mixtures with various performance levels can be produced in the laboratory, but the know-how is sometimes lacking to do this on site. This book presents a foundation for consistently producing and applying SCC in a daily production environment. It links science with practical application and will be useful for both new practitioners and those already using SCC. The author uses stories and case studies throughout as examples of specific types of applications.

Author: Joseph Daczko
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 03/06/2012
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.10w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780415590648

About the Author

Joseph A. Daczko is a concrete technologist with the admixture systems business of BASF. He was the first chairman of the American Concrete Institute's committee on Self-Consolidating Concrete and was presented with ACI's Delmar Bloem Award for leadership of this committee.