Calcium Chloride accelerator
Calcium Chloride accelerator
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Typically we do not allow calcium chlorides in concrete as an accelerator - but on a recent project I was asked if they could use it (vs. a "non-corrosive" accelerator) since the slab was not reinforced with ferrous materials - used synthetic fibers.
I thought that there were other adverse effects on concrete beyond causing wire mesh or rebar to rust but I'm not sure I can recall.
Any thoughts on the use of calcium chlorides in concrete?
I thought that there were other adverse effects on concrete beyond causing wire mesh or rebar to rust but I'm not sure I can recall.
Any thoughts on the use of calcium chlorides in concrete?






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Increases shrinkage and can cause discoloration.
Hmmm. I think I just found the answer to my expert witness case if he ever signs the dotted line.
Thanks JAE...
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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Dik
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Wish we could get concrete that cheap here, even with the CC!
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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They also have a few problems, too...