HSC – An Overview
2.1. Need for High Strength Concrete
i. To put the concrete into service at much earlier age, for example opening the pavement at 3-days
ii. To build high-rise buildings by reducing column sizes and increasing available space.
iii. To build the superstructures of long-span bridges and to enhance the durability of bridge decks.
iv. To satisfy the specific needs of special needs of special applications such as durability, modulus of Elasticity and flexural strength. Some of these applications include dams, grandstand roofs, marine foundations, parking garages and heavy duty industrial floors