Concrete temperature and SCC. (Troubleshooting).(Brief Article)

From: The Concrete Producer | Date: June 1, 2002 | Copyright information

Q. One question recently posed on Aggregate Research Industries' Industry Forum (www.aggregateresearch.com/forum) drew a number of interesting and important answers that may help you this season. The questioner wrote: "I've noticed that a variation in ambient temperature can have a big effect on the workability of self-consolidating concrete [SCC]. I've found that when my materials are 75[degrees]-80[degrees]F, it's best for both flow and reduction of bleeding. Is anyone else dealing with this issue?"

A. As most producers who have been working with SCC know, many variables ...

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