PACKING CALCULATIONS AND CONCRETE MIX DESIGN

This article deals with computer-based calculations of packing of the aggregates as an aid when choosing a concrete mix design. The packing theory and the developed computer program is presented. Furthermore, an investigation relating packing of the aggregates and the properties of the fresh concrete is described. Finally, application of the packing calculations and practical experience is discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Nordic Concrete Federation

  Ingeniorernes, Kronprinsesgade 17 N
  Oslo 2,   Norway 
• Authors:
  • GLAVIND, M
  • Olsen, G S
  • MUNCH-PETERSEN, C
• Publication Date: 1993-12

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 21-34
• Serial:
  • Nordic Concrete Research
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Nordic Concrete Federation

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aggregates; Computer programs; Fresh concrete; Mix design; Stuffing
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00642718
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 9 1994 12:00AM