MIXTURE PROPORTIONING FOR DURABLE CONCRETE: CHALLENGES AND CHANGES
Numerous changes and innovations have occurred in concrete materials and technology during last century. These changes have provided engineers with many advantages in the design and construction of concrete structures. Concurrently, however, the application of the new developments and changes in concrete mixture proportions have also generated new durability problems. This article addresses concerns surrounding the mixture proportioning of concrete and discusses a variety of related topics including extended service life requirements of modern concrete, advancements in concrete technology (portland cements, ready-mix concrete, air-entraining agents, high-strength concrete and admixtures), recent research (permeability, microcracking, early-age cracking), and recommendations for enhanced durability through better mixture proportioning.
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Corporate Authors:
American Concrete Institute (ACI)
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Authors:
- Shah, S P
- Wang, K W
- Weiss, W J
- Publication Date: 2000-9
Language
- English
Media Info
- Features: Figures; References; Tables;
- Pagination: p. 73-78
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Serial:
- Concrete International
- Volume: 22
- Issue Number: 9
- Publisher: American Concrete Institute (ACI)
- ISSN: 0162-4075
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Admixtures; Air entrained concrete; Concrete construction; Concrete industry; Concrete mixing; Concrete structures; Construction engineering; Durability; Microcracking; Permeability; Portland cement; Ready mixed concrete; Service life; Transportation engineering
- Uncontrolled Terms: Concrete cracking
- Subject Areas: Construction; Design; Highways; Materials; I32: Concrete;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00800395
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Oct 17 2000 12:00AM