ACI (308-213)R-13: Report on Internally Cured Concrete Using Prewetted Absorptive Lightweight Aggregate

�� FREE PREVIEW (First 5 Pages) ✔ First 5 pages free to download · No email required · Full document available after purchase This report introduces the concepts of and describes the process benefits and applications for using prewetted lightweight aggregate to increase cement hydration in internally cured concrete. It also describes mixture proportioning and absorptive material selection and discusses the benefits relating to sustainability. The materials, processes, quality control measures, and inspections described should be tested, monitored, or performed as applicable only by individuals holding the appropriate ACI certifications or equivalent. Keywords: absorption; curing; desorption; durability; high-performance concrete; internal curing; internally cured concrete; lightweight aggregate; moisture; permeability; saturated-surface-dry; shrinkage; strength; supplementary cementitious materials; water movement.