MOISTURE CONTENT MEASUREMENT IN CONCRETE PRODUCTION

FEUCHTEMESSUNG FUR DIES BETONHERSTELLUNG

Because aggregates contain a variable amount of water, it is difficult to estimate the quantity of mixing water required in the production of concrete. This article outlines a method of measuring the moisture content inherent in various types of aggregates and of calculating the exact quantity of mixing water needed. /IRRD/

• Corporate Authors:

  Bauverlag GMBH

  Kleine Wilhelmstrasse 10
  D-62 Wiesbanden,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • Ernst, K
• Publication Date: 1969

Language

• German

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 74-80
• Serial:
  • Betanstein-Zeitung, Wiesbaden
  • Issue Number: 2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aggregates; Concrete; Measurement; Moisture content; Specifications; Water
• Uncontrolled Terms: Quantities; Requirement
• Subject Areas: Construction; Geotechnology; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00081817
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 15 1975 12:00AM