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Document: 

SP104-11

Date: 

October 1, 1987

Author(s):

W. Barry Butler

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

104

Abstract:

During the past 50 years, there have been significant changes in the composition of general-purpose concrete. Along with changes in the performance of portland cement, changes have come about due to the inclusion of chemical and mineral admixtures,

DOI:

10.14359/1636


Document: 

SP104-14

Date: 

October 1, 1987

Author(s):

John H. Lawder and Robert F. Adams

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

104

Abstract:

The organization and procedures used in the quality production of about 8 million cubic yards of concrete of all kinds for the California Water Project are described. These included design aspects, specifications, the concrete laboratory, and construction

DOI:

10.14359/1733


Document: 

SP104-10

Date: 

October 1, 1987

Author(s):

Gary R. Mass

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

104

Abstract:

Consolidation is the key to dense concrete and a good surface appearance. Failure to achieve the desired results can often be attributed to the complex interrelationship of consolidation with many other important factors in the construction process. Thes

DOI:

10.14359/1731


Document: 

SP104-13

Date: 

October 1, 1987

Author(s):

John M. Scanlon

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

104

Abstract:

Most concrete evaluated in the laboratory is prepared and handled under tightly controlled environmental conditions (moist cured at 73.4 ñ 3 deg F) from the time of molding until the moment of test. However, very little concrete is actually mixed, transpo

DOI:

10.14359/1732


Document: 

SP104-12

Date: 

October 1, 1987

Author(s):

Luc R. Taerwe

Publication:

Symposium Papers

Volume:

104

Abstract:

Usually it is assumed that consecutive concrete strength values are independent. However, the analysis of five extensive concrete strength records, with a number of observations ranging between 534 and 1786, reveals that significant serial correlation is

DOI:

10.14359/1618


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