- Author
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Ferraris, C. F.
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Lobo, C. L.
- Title
- Processing of HPC.
- Coporate
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN
- Journal
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Concrete International,
61-64,
April 1998
- Keywords
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concretes
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curing
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surveys
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rheology
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building technology
- Identifiers
- High-Performance Concrete (HPC); workability; finishability
- Abstract
- High-performance concrete (HPC) has been used more widely in recent years due to the increasing demand for durable concrete in an attempt to extend the service life and reduce maintenance costs of concrete structures. To identify the type of problems related to production of HPC encountered in the field, the National Ready-Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) conducted a suevey of ready-mixed concrete producers. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) assisted in the analysis of the responses and in conducting a literature review. In this article, the results obtained from the survey and the findings from the literature review are presented. Recommendations are drawn from the results. Research needs are also presented.