Title:
A Review of Recent Developments in ASTM Standard Specifications and ACI Guide Documents for Chemical Admixtures
Author(s):
Charles K. Nmai and Bradley Violetta
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
288
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
1-12
Keywords:
admixture, concrete, specific performance, standard specifica¬tion, state-of-the-art report, Type S.
DOI:
10.14359/51684225
Date:
9/14/2012
Abstract:
In this paper, the authors, who at the publication of this manuscript were the respective chairs of ASTM C09.23 and ACI Committee 212, review new developments and revisions to ASTM standard specifications and ACI guide documents for chemical admix¬tures through 2011. The highlights include the new Type S category in ASTM C 494/C 494M and its acceptance by agencies and specifiers, and the revamped and expanded ACI 212.3R-10 comprehensive state-of-the-art report.