1.1 This specification covers two types of chemical admixtures to be added to hydraulic cement concrete mixtures for the purpose of producing flowing concrete. The types are as follows:
1.1.1 Type I-Plasticizing, and
1.1.2 Type II-Plasticizing and retarding.
1.2 This specification stipulates tests of a chemical admixture with reference concreting materials or with concrete-making materials proposed for specific work. Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, the tests shall be made using reference concreting materials.
1.3 If a chemical admixture has been tested and found to comply with the provisions of this specification using reference materials, and is being considered for use with other materials for specific work, additional tests for such use are allowed if agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier and are allowed to consist of a portion of the tests described herein.
1.4 This specification provides for three levels of testing.
1.4.1 Level 1-During the initial approval stage, proof of compliance with the performance requirements defined in Table 1 demonstrates that the admixture meets the requirements of this specification. Uniformity and equivalence tests of the section on Lot Uniformity and Equivalence shall be carried out to provide results against which later comparisons can be made.
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Type I |
Type II |
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Time of setting, allowable deviation from |
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Reference, h |
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Initial: at least |
... |
1 later |
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1 earlier nor |
31/2 later |
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Final: at least |
... |
... |
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1 earlier nor |
31/2 later |
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Increase in slump, min. |
90 mm [3.5 in.] |
90 mm [3.5 in.] |
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Compressive strength, min., % of reference |
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3 days |
90 |
90 |
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7 days |
90 |
90 |
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28 days |
90 |
90 |
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6 months |
90 |
90 |
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1 year |
90 |
90 |
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Flexural strength, min., % of reference |
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3 days |
90 |
90 |
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7 days |
90 |
90 |
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28 days |
90 |
90 |
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Length change after 14 days drying, max. |
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% of reference |
135 |
135 |
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Increase over reference, in. |
0.010 |
0.010 |
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Relative durability factor, min.C |
80 |
80 |
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