Title:
Contractors’ Guide to Mass Concrete
Author(s):
Bruce A. Suprenant and Ward R. Malisch
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
30
Issue:
1
Appears on pages(s):
37-40
Keywords:
bidding; cementitious materials; cracking; mass concrete; specification; temperature control.
DOI:
Date:
1/1/2008
Abstract:
To accurately bid a project, estimators need to know which structural components are considered mass concrete and the temperature limits that will apply. They also need to be familiar with the options available for keeping concrete temperatures within the limits so they can include the associated costs. A well-prepared bid includes a careful look at the specifications and an indication of the assumptions made when preparing the bid.