PROPOSED ACI STANDARD: RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR THE USE OF SHRINKAGE-COMPENSATING CONCRETE
Shrinkage-compensating concrete is used extensively in various types of construction to eliminate or minimize cracking caused by drying shrinkage. Although its characteristics are in most respects similar to those of portland cement concrete, the materials, selecting of proportions, placement, and curing must be such that sufficient expansion is obtained to compensate for subsequent drying shrinkage. This recommended practice sets forth the criteria and practices necessary to insure that expansion occurs at the time and in the amount required. In addition to a discussion of the basic principles, methods and details are given covering structural design, concrete mix proportioning, placement, finishing, and curing. A bibliography of the major references covering expansive cements and concretes is also appended.
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Availability:
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Supplemental Notes:
- Reported by ACI Committee 223.
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Corporate Authors:
P.O. Box 19150, Redford Station, 22400 Seven Mile Road
Detroit, MI United States 48219 - Publication Date: 1976-6
Media Info
- Features: Figures; References; Tables;
- Pagination: p. 319-339
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Serial:
- American Concrete Institute, Journal of
- Volume: 73
- Issue Number: 6
- Publisher: American Concrete Institute
- ISSN: 0889-325X
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Admixtures; Expansion; Expansive concrete; Fracture mechanics; Portland cement concrete; Structural design
- Subject Areas: Highways; Materials;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00142542
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: Proceeding
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Dec 15 1976 12:00AM