Abstract
In concrete, many properties influence the strength parameters, among that most important parameter is proper compaction. Complete compaction is not possible using conventional concrete with hand compaction or machine vibration in structural element like long column and beam column joints. In these cases, self-compacting concrete (SCC) plays a vital role. It gives full compaction without any external effort. This type of concrete compacts by its own weight, another important advantage with SCC is the absence of segregation. Hence SCC usage has increased enormously in the last few decades. Having lot of merits SCC also has few demerits. One important demerit is that, to prepare SCC lot of cement content is needed compare to conventional concrete; this may increase the CO2 emission also it leads to higher heat of hydration this may cause shrinkage cracks if adequate curing is not provided. This study is an attempt to review the influence of different types of mineral admixtures and chemical admixtures used in self compacting concrete along with a brief knowledge about the change in mechanical behaviour with respect to the influence of these admixtures.
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