Design & Specifications
1.1 CEMENT: ASTM C150 or C595. Air-entraining cement will not be permitted.
1.1.1 FLY ASH: Shall meet ASTM C618. NOT USED
1.1.2 SILICA SAND: Shall meet ASTM C778
1.2 AGGREGATE: Expanded shale, clay or slate produced by the rotary kiln method and shall conform to ASTM C330. Natural sand shall conform to ASTM C33.
1.3 MIXING WATER: Clean and free from injurious amounts of oils, acids, alkalis, organic materials or other deleterious substances, in accordance with ACI 318.
1.4 ADMIXTURES
1.4.1 AIR-ENTRAINING AGENTS: ASTM C260.
1.4.2 The effect and comparability of various combinations of cement and/or admixtures is generally the same in expanded shale lightweight concrete as in normal weight concrete. SOLEID process will incorporate to Admixture a nontoxic Nano-Carbon chemical to meet test requirements.
1.4.3 WATER REDUCING ADMIXTURES: ASTM C494. Admixtures may be used, provided they have a proven satisfactory performance record with structural concrete and are approved by the Architect- Engineer. Admixtures shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
1.4.4 Consistent with comment 1.4.2, high range water reducing admixtures have demonstrated satisfactory performance with expanded shale lightweight concretes. You should consult the lightweight aggregate producer in your area for specific information concerning the performance of his aggregate with high range water reducing admixtures.
1.4.5 ACCELERATING ADMIXTURE: ASTM C494. Admixtures will be used only with the approval of the Architect-Engineer.
1.4.6 RETARDING ADMIXTURE: ASTM C494. Admixtures may be used only with the approval of the Architect-Engineer.
