TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program
(NCHRP) Research Report 819: Self-Consolidating Concrete for Cast-in-Place
Bridge Components presents recommended guidelines for the use of
self-consolidating concrete (SCC) in cast-in-place highway bridge components.
These guidelines address the selection of constituent materials, proportioning
of concrete mixtures, testing methods, fresh and hardened concrete properties,
production and quality control issues, and other aspects of SCC.
The report also presents proposed changes to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design
and Construction Specifications to address use of SCC for cast-in-place highway
bridge components. The information contained in the report will guide materials
and bridge engineers in evaluating, selecting, and specifying SCC mixtures for
use in cast-in-place concrete bridge components, thereby facilitating
construction, improving the working environment and safety, and reducing
cost.