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Silica fume
In many instances, silica fume
may also be used in the mix. Typically, mixes that have strengths in
excess of 15,000 psi will have silica
fume. The type of silica fume used
will make a difference. I have had
direct experience which indicates
that the silica fume which comes in
the form of a slurry works more efficiently than does that which
comes in a dry, densified form.
Typically, this does not become a
major concern until the water-cement ratio drops below 0.30.
For high-strength concrete, typical
dosage rates for the slurry-type silica fume range between 7% and
10%, by weight of cement. Typical
dosage rates for the densified silica
fume range between 10% and 14%,
by weight of cement. However, if
the slurry form is used, the water
contained in that slurry should be
included when calculating the water-cement ratio of the mix.
Chemical admixtures
Finally, the chemical admixtures
need to be considered. It is typically customary for a given operation
to use admixtures from a single
supplier. Most often, as the admixtures come from the same supplier,
there will not be significant compatibility problems. However, the
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