A self-compacting concrete (SCC) is the one that can be placed in the form and can go through obstructions by its own weight and without the need of vibration. Since its first development in Japan in 1988, SCC has gained wider acceptance in Japan, Europe and USA due to its inherent distinct advantages. Although there are visible signs of its gradual acceptance in the North Africa through its li...

The vibrations produced by earthquakes cause large horizontal forces in beam-column joints. If these exceed the limit values that joints can withstand, severe irreparable damage might occur. Experimental and analytical studies were conducted to determine energy dissipation capacity ductility of using “Self-compacting Concrete” (SCC) “Normal (NC) mixes containing various quantities steel fibres....

This paper focuses on the modification of clay properties with inorganic additives to deflocculate and flocculate inorganic soil for the development of a material that would be as easy to use as the current concrete products, but with a much lower environmental impact. Considering that the rheological behaviour of clays is controlled by their surface charge, we first introduce potential determi...

In this study, the benefits of limestone powder (LP) and marble powder (MP) as partial replacement of Portland cement are established. Furthermore, LP and MP are used directly without attempting any additional processing in the production of selfcompacting concrete (SCC). The water to binder ratio is maintained at 0.33 for all mixtures. The examined properties include workability, compressive s...

The use of Steel Fiber Reinforced Self-Compacting Concrete (SCFRC) as structural elements is seen favorable alternative to solve typical issues complex reinforcing spacing and compaction in normal reinforced concrete. primary benefit SCFRC that it can be easily poured in-situ, filling corners formwork gaps between bars reinforcement with its own weight. SCFRC's performance constantly being inve...