2nd HPC/SCC Workshop

High Performance Concrete (HPC) has been used in the design and construction of many bridges throughout the United States. Structural engineers have long sought practical courses and workshops on the successful use and implementation of HPC in infrastructure applications. Moreover, Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC) (also referred to as Self-Compacting Concrete) was first developed in Japan in the 1990s for bridge building and tunnel construction. It is an emerging technology that does not require vibration to achieve full compaction. It has been used in many European countries providing less construction noise, speedy construction, and cost savings. Also, advances in admixture technology made the production of SCC possible, especially in producing architectural structural shapes not achievable in conventional concrete. However, there are no standard test methods to ensure quality control. Many State and federal organizations, companies, research institutions, and Universities are working on addressing a number of issues related to material behavior, testing methods, and applications for SCC.

Federal Highway Administration

The New Jersey Department of Transportation

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey