24.03.2013 Views

chapter 3 rigid pavement - DOT On-Line Publications - Department ...

chapter 3 rigid pavement - DOT On-Line Publications - Department ...

chapter 3 rigid pavement - DOT On-Line Publications - Department ...

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

Create successful ePaper yourself

Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.

FHWA TECHNICAL ADVISORY T 5080.17<br />

ally 14, 1994<br />

chert<br />

C. Water<br />

(1) The water serves as a key material in the<br />

hydration of the cement. In general, potable<br />

water is recommended although some non-<br />

potable water may also be acceptable for<br />

making concrete. Water of questionable<br />

quality should be examined since this can<br />

effect the strength and setting time. The<br />

following criteria is contained in Table 1 in<br />

AASHTO M 157 and is based on control tests<br />

made with distilled water:<br />

Test<br />

Limits<br />

Compressive strength<br />

percent of control tests at 7 days 90<br />

Time of set<br />

deviation from control 1 hour earlier<br />

to<br />

1.5 hour later<br />

3.10.4

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!