Best Practices Guide for High-volume Fly Ash Concretes

Best Practices Guide for High-volume Fly Ash Concretes
Author: Dale P. Bentz
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2014-06-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781500312497

A best practices guide is developed from a synthesis of recent research on high-volume fly ash (HVFA) concrete mixtures. These best practices can be applied by the concrete construction industry to achieve desired properties and to ensure the (high) performance of HVFA concrete mixtures in practice. As such, the report considers all aspects of HVFA concrete production, from the characterization of the starting materials, through mixture proportioning and curing options to achieve desired properties, to the in-place early-age and long-term performance of the concrete in its fresh and hardened states. Both mechanical and transport properties are considered in detail. Perspective is established based on a brief review of current practices being employed nationally. Each topical section is concluded with a practice-based set of recommendations for the design and construction community. The report is intended to serve as a valuable resource to these communities, providing both a research summary and a guide to practical steps that can be taken to achieve the optimum performance of these sustainable concrete mixtures.

Fly Ash in Concrete

Fly Ash in Concrete
Author: K. Wesche
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2004-03-01
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0203626419

This book is a state-of-the-art report which documents current knowledge on the properties of fly ash in concrete and the use of fly ash in construction. It includes RILEM Recommendations on fly ash in concrete and a comprehensive bibliography including over 800 references.

The Civil Engineering Handbook

The Civil Engineering Handbook
Author: W.F. Chen
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 2898
Release: 2002-08-29
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1420041215

First published in 1995, the award-winning Civil Engineering Handbook soon became known as the field's definitive reference. To retain its standing as a complete, authoritative resource, the editors have incorporated into this edition the many changes in techniques, tools, and materials that over the last seven years have found their way into civil

Design and Evaluation of High-volume Fly Ash (HVFA) Concrete Mixes

Design and Evaluation of High-volume Fly Ash (HVFA) Concrete Mixes
Author: Jeffery S. Voltz
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2012
Genre: Cement
ISBN:

Recent studies, including those by the investigators, have shown that higher cement replacement percentages -- even up to 75 percent -- can result in excellent concrete in terms of both strength and durability. Referred to as high-volume fly ash (HVFA) concrete, this material offers a viable alternative to traditional portland cement concrete and is significantly more sustainable. However, HVFA concrete is not without its problems. At all replacement rates, fly ash generally slows down the setting time and hardening rates of concrete at early ages, especially under cold weather conditions, and when less reactive fly ashes are used. Furthermore, with industrial by-products, some variability in physical and chemical characteristics will normally occur, not only between power plants but also within the same plant. Consequently, to achieve the benefits of HVFA concrete, guidelines are needed for its proper application in bridges, roadways, culverts, retaining walls, and other transportation-related infrastructure components. The objective of this research was to design, test, and evaluate HVFA concrete mixtures. The study focused on the hardened properties of HVFA concrete containing aggregates and fly ash indigenous to the state of Missouri and developed guidelines on its use in infrastructure elements for MoDOT.

Methods for Evaluating Fly Ash for Use in Highway Concrete

Methods for Evaluating Fly Ash for Use in Highway Concrete
Author: Lawrence L. Sutter
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 91
Release: 2013
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0309283558

"TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) 749: Methods for Evaluating Fly Ash for Use in Highway Concrete presents suggested changes to coal fly ash specifications and test protocols contained in American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Standard Specifications for Transportation Materials and Methods of Sampling and Testing (AASHTO M 295). The changes suggested include modifications to the test methods currently specified for evaluating acceptability of fly ash for use in highway concrete as well as the introduction of new test methods for enhancing such evaluations. Attachment C: Details of the Research into Methods for Evaluating Fly Ash Use in Highway Concrete is only available online."--Publisher description.

Best Practices Guide for High-Volume Fly Ash Concretes

Best Practices Guide for High-Volume Fly Ash Concretes
Author: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2014-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781496030337

A best practices guide is developed from a synthesis of recent research on high-volume fly ash (HVFA) concrete mixtures. These best practices can be applied by the concrete construction industry to achieve desired properties and ensure the (high) performance of HVFA concrete mixtures in practice. As such, the report considers all aspects of HVFA concrete production, from the characterization of the starting materials, through mixture proportioning and curing options to achieve desired properties, to the in-place early-age and long term performance of the concrete in its fresh and hardened states. Both mechanical and transport properties are considered in detail. Perspective is established based on a brief review of current practices being employed nationally. Each topical section is concluded with a practice-based set of take away messages for the design and construction community. The report is intended to serve as a valuable resource to these communities, providing both a research summary and a guide to practical steps that can be taken to achieve the optimum performance of these sustainable concrete mixtures.