This portion of the presentation describes the practical aspects of
producing silica-fume concrete. The topics discussed include measuring and
batching silica fume, the need for use of a high-range water-reducing
admixture (HRWRA) in conjunction with silica fume, the requirement for
adequate mixing of silica-fume concrete, and the procedures for controlling
concrete temperature.
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