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Document: 

SP104-04

Date: 

October 1, 1987

Author(s):

V. M. Malhotra

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

104

Abstract:

Outlines the developments in superplasticizers, pozzolans, and granulated blast-furnace slags, and it describes how these materials have been used innovatively to improve the quality of concrete. Special reference is made to the development of high-streng

DOI:

10.14359/1627


Document: 

SP104-06

Date: 

October 1, 1987

Author(s):

Terence C. Holland and Mark D. Luther

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

104

Abstract:

The use of silica fume in concrete has attracted a great deal of interest in the past several years. For those individuals not directly involved with silica fume, it may appear that the interest has all been from a research point of view. This is not corr

DOI:

10.14359/1630


Document: 

SP104-10

Date: 

October 1, 1987

Author(s):

Gary R. Mass

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

104

Abstract:

Consolidation is the key to dense concrete and a good surface appearance. Failure to achieve the desired results can often be attributed to the complex interrelationship of consolidation with many other important factors in the construction process. Thes

DOI:

10.14359/1731


Document: 

SP104-09

Date: 

October 1, 1987

Author(s):

M. Maage

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

104

Abstract:

The use of high-strength concrete has been growing in Norway in the last 15 to 20 years. The paper gives a summary of this development, discusses the most important factors that influence strength, and provides examples of field application. Requirements

DOI:

10.14359/1634


Document: 

SP104-01

Date: 

October 1, 1987

Author(s):

Erbest K. Schrader

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

104

Abstract:

ACI and ASTM standards require an overdesign factor to be added to the design strength to account for variability in the mix. A high variability necessitates an average strength considerably higher than the design strength. There are two key problems wit

DOI:

10.14359/1694


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