Abstract – Self compacting concrete (SCC) is distinguished by its special workability. An optimum must be found between flowability, self-deaeration and homogeneity or stability. The term "self compacting" describes a property of fresh concrete which can be achieved in a variety of ways with different concrete constituent materials and compositions. The nature of the application determines the requisite workability and workability period. It is therefore difficult to formulate generally valid specifications for the fresh concrete properties of SCC in the context of technical regulations or to classify them in specific categories or workability classes, as is usually the case with normal concretes. – When SCC is used it is important that the concrete has all the requisite fresh concrete properties at the time of placement. Assessment of the sedimentation causes the greatest problem because - apart from obvious total sedimentation - it can normally be recognized only when the component has already been concreted. So far there has been no suitable test method which can predict the stability of the concrete or can be used as a rapid test to determine the stability immediately before placement. – A method is proposed which can be used to assess the workability, including self-deaeration and sedimentation stability, needed for self compaction of a SCC. This makes it possible to regulate deliveries to the construction site as well as to initiate any specific correction measures which may be necessary if the appropriate workability is lacking. – Übersicht – Selbstverdichtender Beton (SVB) zeichnet sich durch seine besondere Verarbeitbarkeit aus. Es muss ein Optimum zwischen Fließfähigkeit, Selbstentlüftung und Homogenität bzw. Stabilität gefunden werden. Der Begriff Selbstverdichtung beschreibt eine Frischbetoneigenschaft, die auf vielfältige Weise mit unterschiedlichen Betonausgangsstoffen und Zusammensetzungen erreicht werden kann. Die Art der Verwendung bestimmt die benötigte Verarbeitbarkeit und den Verarbeitbarkeitszeitraum. Daher fällt es schwer, allgemeingültige Anforderungen an die Frischbetoneigenschaften von SVB im Rahmen von technischen Regelwerken zu formulieren oder sie in bestimmte Kategorien oder Verarbeitbarkeitsklassen einzuordnen, wie es bei den üblichen Betonen nach Norm der Fall ist.