The Arrhenius maturity function was used to estimate strength evolution in three highway structures: a bridge pier, a bridge deck, and pavement. The research documents field instrumentation and strength estimation. Each structure was constructed with a mixture containing 35% ground granulated blast-furnace slag as a mass replacement of total cementitious materials and approximately a 0.40 water-cementitious materials ratio. The temperature profiles for each application were recorded and discussed. The logarithmic strength-maturity relationship was compared with the hyperbolic strength-maturity relationship for each application. Cylindrical concrete specimens, cast on site during construction, were exposed to a variety of curing conditions. Minor differences in material proportions were also investigated. The quality of cure of the companion specimens significantly affected the strength-maturity relationship. Small deviations in mixture proportions did not appear to affect significantly the strength maturity relationship for the mixtures studied.
Concrete Maturity Field Studies for Highway Applications
Transportation Research Record
Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board ; 1893 , 1 ; 26-36
2004-01-01
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Concrete Maturity Field Studies for Highway Applications
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