Title:
Computerized Mix Proportioning for HPC
Author(s):
Wang Dehual, Chen Zhaoyuan, and Qin Weizu
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
19
Issue:
9
Appears on pages(s):
42-45
Keywords:
computers; high-performance concretes; mix proportioning;
DOI:
Date:
9/1/1997
Abstract:
Up until now, most mix proportioning methods for high-performance concrete were created on a trial basis. However, now they can be created with the help of computers. It is possible to create a computer program that can learn from the trial mixes so that the trial work can be reduced. Based on the multi-variable strength formula and the water requirement formula proposed by the authors, a Windows-based mix proportioning system has been developed. The program uses strength, slump, and durability as its objective, and additional variables are considered in the mix proportioning.