Kumar Sanu,
Pritam Priya,
Abstract
Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is a revolutionary material in contemporary construction, with
better workability and lower labor requirements without any sacrifice in strength or durability.
The latest advances have been in terms of furthering its environmental and performance
attributes by using different materials and methods. One of them is substituting ordinary Portland
cement with high-volume fly ash and calcined calcium carbonate (BCC), cutting CO₂ emissions
by as much as possible while retaining or even enhancing compressive strength and durability. A
second approach employs aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) nanoparticles and glass fibers to increase
particle packing and crack resistance, leading to as much as 61% increase in compressive
strength and more than 100% increase in tensile strength. Furthermore, utilization of domestic
wastewater with different levels of chemical oxygen demand (COD) is a viable solution for
minimizing freshwater intake in concrete production. Whereas low-COD wastewater has good
workability and strength, increased COD levels necessitate close monitoring because they may
have a detrimental effect on hydration and durability. Comparative study of these methods
reveals the ability of SCC to achieve worldwide sustainability objectives, optimize industrial
byproducts, and minimize reliance on rare resources. Fly ash-BCC blends are particularly suited
for green infrastructure, nanoparticle and fiber-reinforced SCC is best for high-performance uses,
and SCC made from wastewater presents a viable solution in water-scarce areas. Together, these
innovations show the potential for SCC to become a more sustainable, high-performance
building material. Further research on hybrid technologies, life cycle analyses, and field
scalability will be critical to taking SCC’s place in future green construction models.
Keywords: Fly ash, calcined calcium carbonate, glass fibers, aluminum oxide nanoparticles, self-compacting concrete, reusing wastewater, and environmentally friendly building.
Kumar Sanu, Pritam Priya. Comparative Review of Innovations in Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) Technologies. Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management. 2025; 15(03):-.
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Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management
| Volume | 15 |
| 03 | |
| Received | 16/05/2025 |
| Accepted | 24/06/2025 |
| Published | 26/06/2025 |
| Publication Time | 41 Days |
