211.1-91
Standard Practice for Selecting Proportions for Normal, Heavyweight and Mass Concrete (Reapproved 2002)
1991, 38 pp.
$77.50

This publication describes methods for selecting and adjusting proportions for normal weight concrete. The procedures take into consideration the requirements for placeability, consistency, strength, and durability. Example calculations are shown, including adjustments based on the characteristics of the first trial batch. The proportioning of heavyweight concrete for such purposes as radiation shielding and bridge counterweight structures is described.

Contents:
Chapter 1: Scope

Chapter 2: Introduction

Chapter 3: Basic relationship

Chapter 4: Effects of chemical admixtures, pozzolanic, and other

materials on concrete proportions

Chapter 5: Background data

Chapter 6: Procedure

Chapter 7: Sample computations

Chapter 8: References

Appendix 1: Metric system adaptation

Appendix 2: Example problem in metric system

Appendix 3: Laboratory tests

Appendix 4: Heavyweight concrete mix proportioning

Appendix 5: Mass concrete mix proportioning