1. Consider post tensioned concrete.
2. Consider the use of a shrinkage reducing admixture, "SRA". SRA's are available from BASF Admixtures (Master Builders) or WR Grace.
3. Consider installing joints with waterstop and sealant. (Geni or Watson Bowman Acme).
Stop the steel 2 inches from the edge of each planned control joint and each construction joint. Install load transfer devices (dowels at construction joints and dowel baskets at control joints). Flat plate or diamond shaped dowels will be best. This will allow horizontal movement but will...
I have several questions regarding a Concrete Batch plant inspection, Mix Design review, and Types of concrete mixes.
Questions:
1. What are some of the things I should look for when inspecting a Batch Plant?
A. See Ready Mix Concrete Association and PCA manuals.
2. What are some things I...
Look into Self Consolidating Concrete (SCC). The major admixture manufacturers, BASF, Grace, etc. Can provide information. A web search will overwelm you but utube has some interesting video of SCC in use.