Most studies on the analytical methods for estimating the flow behavior of fresh concrete have been carried out in recent decade, though some theoretical studies on the pumpability of fresh concrete in pipeline were started several years earlier. The recent developments on the numerical analysis for flowing of fresh concrete in concreting works are originated in Japan. It used to be very difficult to discuss the flow behavior of fresh concrete based on mechanics, but the numerical methods have made it possible gradually to estimate the flow characteristics in the form work. The need for these analyses, furthermore, is emphasized on the new types of fresh concretes developed lately such as high-fluidity concrete or high-strength concrete, and thus it becomes more important to establish reasonable and labor-saving construction methods by utilizing these analytical methods for fresh concrete. However, it is not easy to predict accurately the workability of fresh concrete in various conditions of construction works, and there are many problems in this field. These problems and the prospects of the arts on the flow analysis of fresh concrete are reported in this paper.
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