SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE
1. GENERAL :- Self compacting concrete is a concrete that fills uniformly and completely every corner of form work by its own weight without application of any vibration, without segregation, whilst maintaining homogeneity. 2. APPLICATION AREA :- Self compacting concrete may be used in precast concrete application or for concrete placed on site. It may be manufactured in a site batching plant or in a ready-mixed concrete plant and delivered to site by truck mixer. It may then be placed either by pumping or pouring into horizontal or vertical forms. 3. FEATUR ES OF FRESH SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE :- The following are some of the features of self compacting concrete :- a) Slump flow : 600 mm Min. ...
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