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ASTM WK10461

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Work Item: ASTM WK10461 - Revision of C494/C494M-05a Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete


Active Standard: C494/C494M-08a

Developed by Subcommittee: C09.23 | Committee C09 Home | Contact Staff Manager



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1. Rationale

1. To adopt cleaner wording for aggregates in C 1622.

2. To create a Type H, Harmless, Special Performance Admixture, category for admixtures that are not covered by the existing types in the standard. The Type H category is to ensure that such admixtures do not adversely impact the fresh, hardened and durability properties of concrete.


Keywords

accelerating; chemical admixtures; concrete; physical requirements; retarding; testing; water reducing; ICS Number Code 91.100.30; 91.100.30

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Work Item Status:
Date Initiated: 02-23-2006
Technical Contact: Charles Nmai

Item: 005
Ballot: COS0808
Status: Ballot Item Approved as C494/C494M-08a and Published

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