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The aim of the present study is to investigate the effects of using hybrid fibers on rheological, mechanical and durability properties of the high-strength Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC). For this purpose, two types of fibers including hooked-end steel fibers and polypropylene fibers were used. In this study, a total of eleven mixtures were used: one as a control mix, one containing 0.5% steel fibers, four containing 0.5% hybrid fibers (steel and polypropylene), one containing 1.0% steel fibers and the four containing 1.0% hybrid fibers (steel and polypropylene). For investigating the rheological properties, slump flow, J-ring and V-funnel tests were performed. Mechanical properties were... 

A significant amount of research in self-consolidating concrete technology is being placed in evaluating the suitability of the material for use in structural applications. However, research is needed to confirm the ability of self-consolidating concrete structural elements to adequately resist vertical and lateral loads. In a reinforced concrete building subjected to earthquake type loading, the beam to column connections constitute one of the critical regions and they must be designed and detailed to dissipate large amounts of energy without a significant loss of stiffness or strength. In the experimental part of this study, four full size interior beam-column subassemblages with 3.0 m...