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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

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