55. Barriers to the application of cast-in-place self-compacting concrete

Title: 55. Barriers to the application of cast-in-place self-compacting concrete
Author(s): J.R. Desmyter
Paper category : conference
Book title: 5th International RILEM Symposium on Self-Compacting Concrete
Editor(s): G. De Schutter and V. Boel
Print-ISBN: 978-2-35158-047-9
e-ISBN: 978-2-35158-088-2
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Publication year: 2007
Pages: 373 - 380
Total Pages: 8
Nb references: 12
Language: English

Abstract: Concrete research tends to concentrate mainly on technical aspects. Aspects concerning the barriers to the implementation of innovations into the construction industry, which are in many cases of a non-technical nature, are not well covered by research. The success of SCC in the prefabricating industry contrasts sharply with the low implementation rate of SCC in cast-in-place concreting operations. Many recognize the advantages SCC offers compared to traditional concrete, but in the end the use of SCC in situ remains limited to non-routine situations and demonstration projects. This article first of all concentrates on the differences when introducing the SCC technology in the prefabricated concrete industry compared to the cast-in-place concrete and contracting industry. Secondly, a number of barriers to the application of SCC on the construction site are enumerated. Finally, 4 priorities which should be part of a long-term strategy to break the barriers to implementation are identified.

Online publication: 2009-06-16
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