Title:
Water-Cement Ratio is Passé
Author(s):
Robert B. Barton
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
11
Issue:
11
Appears on pages(s):
75-78
Keywords:
water-cement ratio
DOI:
Date:
11/1/1989
Abstract:
The title of this article is meant to elicit response. The ACI guidelines for strength, durability, abrasive resistance, and impermeability based on water-cement ratios are meant for mixes containing air entrainment only; these values are counterproductive to the use of present-day admixtures and present-day quality concrete. Discussion and comments are included.