Why Self compacting concrete should used
Advantages of the self compacting concrete that is able to flow under its own weight and completely fill the form work, even in the presence of dense reinforcement, without the need of any vibration, whilst maintaining homogeneity.
Financial & Environmental Benefits
- Minimal labor involved
- Rapid construction without mechanical vibration
- Low noise-level in the plants and construction sites
- Overcome problems arise with vibration.
- Safer working environment
- Accelerated project schedules
- Reduced equipment wear
- Allows for innovative architectural features
- Greater Range of Precast Productions
Engineering advantage of the self compacting concrete
- Better surface finishes
- Easier placing
- Improved durability
- Greater freedom in design
- Thinner concrete sections
- Ease of filling restricted sections and hard to reach areas
- Encapsulate congested reinforcement
- Allows for innovative architectural features
- Homogeneous and uniform concrete
- Better reinforcement bonding