Rheodynamic® Self-Consolidating Concrete 

Concrete placed in the traditional slump range of 1 - 8 in. (25 – 200 mm) requires vibration for consolidation, and in the case of some precast elements, heat curing is required to obtain the desired early strength performance properties. These processes can be expensive in terms of energy costs and resource requirements. 

BASF's Zero Energy System uses a combination of Rheodynamic Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC) and specialty admixtures as a viable approach to help reduce the energy requirements of producing precast elements.

Why it’s a sustainable technology

• Reduces or eliminates energy demand for mechanical consolidation of concrete and heat curing in precast concrete operations 
• Provides high fluidity for placement without the need to vibrate
• Can be proportioned to provide high early strength development to eliminate the need for heat curing
• Reduces then eed for re-work and patching

LEED Credit Contribution Potential

• May contribute to earning LEED credits in the Materials and Resources category, Credit 4.1, Recycled Content, 10% (one possible point) and Credit 4.2, Recycled Content, 20% (one additional possible point) when sufficient quantities of recycled materials are incorporated.

How it works

Revolutionary new Glenium^® high-range water-reducing admixtures are used in the Zero Energy System to produce exceptional early strength.  Because of this rapid, yet controlled strength development, precasters can now reduce or eliminate heat curing requirements without sacrificing performance. The Zero Energy System leverages the self-consolidating features of Rheodynamic SCC to allow precast producers to eliminate external vibration while at the same time improving surface appearance and engineering properties of precast elements.  Energy savings are realized in the form of reduced power and equipment requirements for vibration, and reduced manpower energy needed for production processes, maintenance and repairs. Gains in safety are also achieved by reducing the hazards and noise associated with vibration.


Product Information

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