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Description: Self-consolidating concrete (SCC) has had a tremendous impact on the concrete construction industry, especially the precast concrete industry. When properly developed and implemented, SCC provides structures that are more aesthetic while providing quality strength and durability performance, giving designers more flexibility to produce complex designs, and allowing constructors more options in construction techniques. This information sheet outlines the history of SCC; discusses the fundamental concepts behind SCC and its effects on fresh and hardened concrete properties; considerations for designing, placing, and testing SCC; and highlights completed projects that utilized SCC for a variety of reasons. Additionally, self-consolidating grouts are discussed.
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