ACI SP-261

This Symposium Publication contains the proceedings from the Tenth CANMET/ACI International Conference on Recent Advances in Concrete Technology, held in Seville, Spain, in October 2009. The 21 papers include Durability of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete; Shrinkage Reducing Effect of a Combination of Internal Curing and Shrinkage Compensating Agents on High-Performance Concrete; and Geopolymer Concrete--Sustainable Cementless Concrete.

Contents:

SP-261-1
Durability of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete
by C. Pfeifer, B. Moeser, C. Giebson, and J. Stark

SP-261-2
Shrinkage Reducing Effect of a Combination of Internal Curing and Shrinkage Compensating Agents on High-Performance Concrete
by M. Seddik Meddah, M. Suzuki, and R. Sato

SP-261-3
Geopolymer Concrete-Sustainable Cementless Concrete
by N. Lloyd and V. Rangan

SP-261-4
Structural Synthetic Fibers for Three-Dimensional Reinforcement of Concrete
by V. Ramakrishnan

SP-261-5
Slab-on-Ground Case Studies about Synthetic Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
by C.N. MacDonald
SP-261-6
Rheology and Pumping of Self-Compacting Concrete.
by D. Feys, G. De Schutter, and R. Verhoeven

SP-261-7
Experimental Study on a Barite Heavyweight Self-Consolidating Concrete.
By D. Revuelta, M.C. Alonso, J.L. Garcia, and A. Barona

SP-261-8
Optimization of Self-Consolidating Pastes Containing Limestone Powder and Chemical Admixtures.
By J. Kwasny, M. Sonebi, and P.A.M. Basheer

SP-261-9
Shear Friction of Reinforced Self-Compacting Concrete Members.
By P. Desnerck, G. De Schutter, and L. Taerwe

SP-261-10
Effect of Different Fibers and Mineral Additions on the Performance of FRSCC.5
by V. Corinaldesi and G. Moriconi

SP-261-11
Investigation of the Type of Supplementary Cementing Materials on theDurability of Self-Consolidating Concrete
by M. Sonebi, S. Stewart, and J. Condon

SP-261-12
Properties of Concrete Made with New Cement Dispersing Agent for Retempering.
By M. Aba, M. Shoya, K. Tokuhashi, T. Kamata, and D. Mito

SP-261-13
Hydration Properties of Calcium Sulfoaluminate-Portland Cement Blends.
By M. Bianchi, F. Canonico, L. Capelli, M.L. Pace, A. Telesca, and G.L. Valenti

SP-261-14
The Role of Paste Volume on Performance of Concrete
by G. Hermida, M. Moranville, and R.J. Flatt

SP-261-15
Analysis of the Relation between Hydration Heat and Autogenous Shrinkage of Concrete at Early Ages.
By E.B. Lee, G.Y. Kim, K.M. Koo, and H.J. Lee

SP-261-16
The Use of Pessimum Effect to Reduce the Expansion of Concretes Based on ASR Reactive Aggregates.
By I. Moundoungou, D. Bulteel, E. Garcia-Diaz, and P. Degrugilliers

SP-261-17
Recent Investigation on the Use of Foundry Sand in Mortar Mixtures.
By F. Tittarelli, S. Monosi, M.L. Ruello, and G. Moriconi

SP-261-18
Nondestructive Testing of Cable Ducts in Concrete Columns and Walls Using the Impact-Echo Method.
By J. Staerke Clausen and A. Knudsen

SP-261-19
Nondestructive Testing of Bridge Decks and Tunnel Linings UsingImpulse-Response.
By J. Staerke Clausen and A. Knudsen

SP-261-20
A Brief History of Pullout Testing with Particular Reference to Canada-A Personal Journey.
By J.A. Bickley

SP-261-21
Compressive Strength of Lightweight High-Strength Concrete Subjected to High Temperatures.
By G.Y. Kim, Y.S. Kim, and T.G. Lee