MATERIALS
· Portland cement type II
· Water
· Coarse aggregate (1/2”, 3/8”, and #4) from plant A & B
· Fine aggregate (natural sand) up to 2% fine sands by weight
· Fiber (Fibermesh@150) and (Fibermash@500)
· Hydration Stabilizer
· Mid-range Water Reducer
· Viscosity Modifier
· Air Entrainment
TOOLS
* The mixer and tools shown below were used to mix and de-mold all the specimens in the concrete lab.
* Gilson Specific Gravity Bench was used to test the void ratio of the specimens.
SPECIMENS PREPARATION
· Two different sizes of specimens: 4”x8” cylinder, 3”x4”x16” specimen
· Specimens were prepared according to ASTM C 192/C 192M-02
Compacting after mixing:
Cylinder molds containing mixture:
De-molding:
Curing Process:
