Table of Contents
Chapter 1—Introduction
1.1—History
1.2—Definitions and glossary
Chapter 2—Overview
2.1—Function
2.2—Effectiveness and compatibility
2.2—Standards
Chapter 3—Air-entraining admixtures
3.1—History
3.2—Mechanism
3.3—Use of air-entraining admixtures
3.4—Properties of entrained air
3.5—Handling and testing of air-entrained concrete
Chapter 4—Water-reducing and set-controlling admixtures
4.1—Types and composition
4.2—Type A, water-reducing admixtures
4.3—Type B, retarding, and Type D, water-reducing and retarding admixtures
4.4—Type C, accelerating, and Type E, water-reducing and accelerating admixtures
4.5—High-range, water-reducing admixtures
4.6—Mid-range, water-reducing admixtures
4.7—Admixtures for self-consolidating concrete
4.8—Admixtures for slump and workability retention
Chapter 5— Specialty admixtures
5.1—Corrosion-inhibiting admixtures
5.2—Shrinkage-reducing admixtures
5.3—Admixtures for controlling alkali-silica reactivity
5.4—Admixtures for underwater concrete
5.5—Admixtures for cold weather
5.6—Permeability reducing admixtures
Chapter 6—Admixture dispensers
6.1—Industry requirements and dispensing methods
6.2—Accuracy requirements
6.3—Application considerations and compatibility
6.4—Field and truck mounted dispensers
6.5—Dispenser maintenance
Chapter 7—Conclusion
Chapter 8—References
8.1—Cited references
8.2—List of relevant ASTM standards