Dale P. Bentz, Chiara F. Ferraris, Kenneth A. Snyder ...
64 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (June 24, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1500312495
ISBN-13: 978-1500312497
A best practices guide is developed from a synthesis of recent research
on high-volume fly ash (HVFA) concrete mixtures. These best practices
can be applied by the concrete construction industry to achieve desired
properties and to ensure the (high) performance of HVFA concrete
mixtures in practice. As such, the report considers all aspects of HVFA
concrete production, from the characterization of the starting
materials, through mixture proportioning and curing options to achieve
desired properties, to the in-place early-age and long-term performance
of the concrete in its fresh and hardened states. Both mechanical and
transport properties are considered in detail. Perspective is
established based on a brief review of current practices being employed
nationally. Each topical section is concluded with a practice-based set
of recommendations for the design and construction community. The report
is intended to serve as a valuable resource to these communities,
providing both a research summary and a guide to practical steps that
can be taken to achieve the optimum performance of these sustainable
concrete mixtures.