Title:
Use of High-Range Water-Reducing Admixtures (Superplastisizers) In Residential concrete
Author(s):
Michael zummo and Robert L. Henry
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
4
Issue:
2
Appears on pages(s):
31-35
Keywords:
admixtures; compressive strength; concretes; economics; mix proportioning; plasticizers; quality control; residential buildings; slump tests; water-reducing agents
DOI:
Date:
2/1/1982
Abstract:
A high-range water-reducing admixture was used in a field environment on an experimental basis by a large home builder in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, area. The admixture was added to the standard concrete mixture and the normal field crews were used for placement. The effect of the admixture on slump, compressive strength, flexural strength, air entrainment, unit weight, integrity of the finished house slab, and labor performance was evaluated. Increased compressive strength, labor savings in placement times, and improved smoothness of the house slab were realized when the admixture was used.