Self compacting concrete: a review

Self-compacting, or “self-consolidating” concrete (SCC) was first developed in Japan in the early nineties. Substantial research was carried out with regard to the properties of SCC. Because of the well-controlled conditions, the introduction of SCC in the precast concrete industry was successful. With regard to the application in situ, the development is slower, because of the sensitivity of the product. In this paper the mechanical properties of SCC in comparison to conventional concrete are discussed.