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FHWA TECHNICAL ADVISORY T 5080.17<br />
July 14, 1994<br />
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testing as described by ASTM C 666<br />
indicates this to be a problem, it<br />
is recommended that the air content<br />
be increased by 1% percent.<br />
Calcium chloride, the most commonly used<br />
accelerator, has been associated with<br />
corrosion of reinforcing steel and<br />
should not be used where reinforcing<br />
steel is present. In addition to the<br />
corrosion problem calcium chloride also<br />
reduces sulfate resistance, increases<br />
alkali-aggregate reaction, and increases<br />
shrinkage. Calcium chloride should not<br />
be used in hot weather conditions,<br />
prestressed concrete, or steam cured<br />
concrete. In applications using calcium<br />
chloride, the dosage rate should be<br />
limited to 2 percent by weight of<br />
cement.<br />
Non-Calcium Chloride accelerators are<br />
available and can be used where<br />
reinforcing steel is present. However,<br />
care must be taken in selecting these<br />
since some may be soluble salts which<br />
can also aggravate corrosion.<br />
Calcium Nitrate, which can be used as a<br />
corrosion inhibitor, also can function<br />
as an accelerator. There are no<br />
consensus standards available for the<br />
use of this material. Manufacturer<br />
specification sheets should be consulted<br />
for proper use.<br />
Mineral admixtures include fly ash, ground<br />
granulated blast furnace slag, natural<br />
pozzolans, lime, and microsilica (microsilica<br />
is also known as silica fume). Currently<br />
all of these materials are being used as<br />
additives or to reduce cement contents.<br />
Mineral admixtures are accepted based on<br />
approved sources with certifications and<br />
verification samples.<br />
3.10.8