Maximum Concrete Volume Cast Limit
Maximum Concrete Volume Cast Limit
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Dear Eng-Tips Members,
I would like to know if there is any limit on Maximum Volume of concrete that can be cast in one go?
Other than providing construction/Contraction/Control joints in hot weather, are there any other specification that limit maximum volume of concrete cast in one batch ?
Reference would be appreciated.
I would like to know if there is any limit on Maximum Volume of concrete that can be cast in one go?
Other than providing construction/Contraction/Control joints in hot weather, are there any other specification that limit maximum volume of concrete cast in one batch ?
Reference would be appreciated.






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Upto my knowledge, we cannot provide control/contraction joints in Raft.
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Mass concrete concerns depend not only on the volume of concrete, but also the dimensions of the concrete. No matter how large the volume, if the raft is less than 3 feet thick, heat of hydration can probably be handled by common methods, such as chilled mix water or ice, placing concrete at night, etc.
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In my case, contractor is pouring 1.4meter deep foundation raft and more than 10meter by 10meter in area in one go. He is not using any thermo-couples to control heat of hydration as he exclaim than there is no guidance regarding volume of concrete that can be casted without taking these measures.
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Can you please indicate any reference for this 3ft thick ? as to justify it I need some technical document.
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I apologize that I havent mentioned correctly. Actually there are number of these and daily contractor is casting 5000-8000 cu.m without taking any measure to control Heat of Hydration.
@SlideRuleEra / EDub24
Thanks alot for sharing the references.
Just want to add. Is there any specific value I can calculate by doing any analysis that can depict the volume of concrete that is suitable to cast in one go?.
Thanks again everyone.
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