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Air entrained concrete for Freezer Room concrete slab exposed to non-pneumatic wheeled forklift traf

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MJNeedHelp

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May 15, 2013
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Help!
I'm trying to figure this out ... any help would be appreciated.
Is air entrained concrete recommended for Freezer room topping slabs? I know it is recommended for concrete exposed to freezing and thawing cycles ... but not sure what is recommended for concrete that is below freezing temperatures permanently (therefore it does not cycle through freeze and thaw situations).
So I specify air entrained concrete, but what effect can this have on the surface when freezing - especially when a steel trowel finish is desired for hard wheeled forklift traffic? I've found it can increase the risk of blistering and delaminations. Has anyone experienced this? Is there any other type of finish that can be specified to eliminate the risk of delamination that is ok for hard wheeled forklift traffic?
What is the minimum Grade concrete (MPa)that would be required in this instance? I thought 32MPa, if there was no forklift traffic, but 40PMa with hard wheeled traffic ...but does the air entrainment cause a loss in strength and therefore a higher grade than 40MPa might be necessary for the areas exposed to forklift traffic to meet the required level of abrasion resistance?
Should any sealers or coatings be applied to the surface prior to us or not?
Any help in this area would be appreciated.
 
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