ACI SP-79:1983 PDF Download

ACI SP-79:1983 is a comprehensive standard that provides essential information about the use of fly ash, silica fume, slag, and other mineral by-products in concrete. It consists of 1196 pages divided into 62 chapters, covering a wide range of topics such as durability, fiber reinforced concrete, pozzolans, sulfate resistance, and concrete workability.

The standard includes critical reviews, studies, and experiences from experts in the field. Some of the topics covered include the effects of fly ash on the air-void stability of concrete, the use of fly ash in water dam structures, the properties of pozzolanic cements containing fly ashes, and the influence of fly ash on the workability and early strength of concrete.

Additionally, the standard delves into the use of silica fume in concrete, including its mechanism of hydration, its influence on the heat evolution in cement pastes, and its durability in concrete. It also covers the use of slag and other mineral by-products, such as blast furnace slag and condensed silica fume, in different applications, including road-building concretes, high-strength lightweight concrete, and mining fill.