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Describes, with examples, two methods for selecting and adjusting proportions
for normal weight concrete, both with and without chemical admixtures, paz-
zolanic, and slag materials. One method is based on an estimated weight of the
concrete per unit volume; the other is based on cakulations of the absolute
volume occupied by the concrete ingredients. The procedures take into consid-
eration the requirements for placeability, consistency, strength, and durability.
Example cakulations are shown for both methods, 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 in an appendix. This
appendix uses the absolute volume method, which is generally accepted and is Chapter 4-Effects of chemical admixtures, pozzolanlc,
more convenient for heavyweight concrete. and other materials on concrete proportions, p.211.1-4
There is also an appendix that provides information on the proportioning
of mass concrete. The absolute volume method is used because of its general
acceptance. Members of Subcomminee A who prepared Ihis standard. The committee
acknowledges tbe significant coolribution of William L. Barringer to tbe work of4be
Kt)'WOI'd.:absOJptioo; admixtures; aggregates; blastfurnace slag; cemeotitious subcomminee.
materials; cooaele durability; .on .t ; consistency; durability; exposure; fine t Members of Subcomminee A wbo prepared tbe 1991 revision.
aggregates;flyasb; beavyweightaggregates; he .,....,ight.on .t ; m on.t.; mix This standard supersedes ACI 211.1-89. It was revised by the Expedited
proportioning; pouolans; quality control; radiation shielding; silica fume; slump tests; Standardization procedure, effective Nov. 1. 1991. This revisionincorporates provisions
volume; water-cement ratio: water-cementitious ratio; workability. related 10 tbe use of tbe mineral admixture silica fume in conaele. Chapler 4 bas been
expanded to caver in detail the effects of the use of silica fume on tbe proportions of
ACICommitteeReports.Guides.SundardPractices.andCommentariesareintendedfor conaele mixtures. Editorial cbanges bave also been made in Chapters 2 through 4,
guidance in planning, designing, executing, and inspecting construction. This document is and Chapters 6 through 8.
inlendedfOrlheuse of individualswhoare compelent 10 evalualethe significanceand
limitations of its content and recommendations and who win accept responsibility for Copyright <i:'J 1991. American Concrele Inslitule.
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