ACI 304.3R-96 (R2004) PDF Download
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Heavyweight Concrete: Measuring, Mixing, Transporting, and Placing
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ACI 304.3R-96 (R2004) is a standard that provides guidance on the measuring, mixing, transporting, and placing of heavyweight concrete. This type of concrete is primarily used in nuclear construction for radiation shielding purposes. The standard outlines the recommended methods and procedures for handling and working with heavyweight concrete, ensuring that it is properly measured, mixed, transported, and placed.
The standard emphasizes the importance of following specific guidelines when handling heavyweight concrete, due to its unique properties and requirements. This includes measuring the ingredients accurately, using the appropriate mixing techniques, and ensuring proper transportation and placement methods.
The primary objective of ACI 304.3R-96 (R2004) is to ensure the safe and effective use of heavyweight concrete in nuclear construction projects. It provides industry professionals, such as engineers and contractors, with the necessary information to properly work with heavyweight concrete in a manner that meets industry standards and regulatory requirements for radiation shielding.
| Descriptors | admixtures; aggregates; barite; cements; concrete construction; concretes; consolidation; construction equipment; conveying; density (mass/volume); formwork (construction); grout; heavyweight aggregates; heavyweight concretes; ilmenite; limonite; magnetite; mass concrete; materials handling; mix proportioning; mixing; placing; quality control; preplaced-aggregate concrete; radiation shielding; segregation |
| ICS Codes | 53 - Materials handling equipment 91.220 - Construction equipment |
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 92.2 KB |
