Repairing Concrete with Self Compacting Concrete: Testing Methodology Assessment

The repair of concrete deck slabs or balcony needs a special composition of concrete and self-compacting concrete (SCS) is advantageously used for such repair operation in comparison with patch repair or gunite.
Two compositions of concrete (classical and SCC concretes) and two repair mortars are tested according to a new testing procedure. The penetration of SCC beneath the concrete plate structure but also the adhesion to the old concrete substrate are analysed. The rheology of the material is measured by means of usual tests and rheometer. The different materials have been characterised through physical, chemical and mechanical test program. Two types of applications (vertical and horizontal) are presented and commented. Analysis of the interface between concrete substrate and SCC is given on the base of pull-off test and microscopical observations.