Title:
High-Density Concrete: Measuring, Mixing, Transporting, and Placing
Author(s):
ACI Committee 304
Publication:
Journal Proceedings
Volume:
72
Issue:
8
Appears on pages(s):
407-414
Keywords:
admixtures;aggregates;barite;cements;concrete construction;concretes; consolidation;construction equipment;conveying;density (mass/volume); formwork (construction);grout; heavyweight aggregates;heavyweight concretes;illmenite;limonite;magnetite.
DOI:
10.14359/11143
Date:
8/1/1975
Abstract:
Presents reccommended methods and procedures for measuring, ixing, transporting, and placing high density concretes which are used principally for radiation shielding in nuclear construction. Also covered are recommendations on cement, high density aggregates, water, and admixtures. Mixture proportioning of high density concrete is discussed. Reccommendations for preplaced aggregate high density concrete are also included, together with suitable grout proportions. Mixing equipment, form construction, placing procedures, and methods of consolidation are described. Quality control, inspection, and testing are emphasized, and a list of references is included.