Title: Particle Interference in Concrete Mixes

Author(s): B. J. Butcher and H. J. Hopkins

Publication: Journal Proceedings

Volume: 53

Issue: 11

Appears on pages(s): 545-556

Keywords: no keywords

Date: 11/1/1956

Abstract:
C. A. G. Weymouth’s theory of particle interference postulates that fine particles infiltrate into the voids of larger particles. The authors’ examination of Weymouth’s method of calculation has shown his results to be in conflict with recognized physical laws. They advance a new method of applying the Weymouth criterion for particle interference in concrete mixes, based upon a consideration of the complete grading of solids instead of applying the criterion in turn to each successive size group.