Design of robust Self-Compacting concrete based on analysis of component properties

This study aims at investigating the impacts of component properties on the robustness of flowable concretes such as Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC). We first reviewed the key parameters that identify various component properties. They are the adsorbed polymer layer thickness and adsorption–desorption kinetics of polymers, particle size and distribution of powders, packing properties of powders and aggregates. We then analyzed the SCC robustness...