ACI 305.

1-06
Specification for Hot Weather Concreting
An AC I Standard
Reported by ACI Committee 305
James M. Aldred
Godwin Q. Amekuedi
Michael A. Caldarone
James . Cornell IT
D. Gene Daniel
Kirk K. Deadrick
' Deceased.
K. Pililip Brandt
Chair
Daniel E. Ellery'
Darrell F. Elliot
Richard D. Gaynor
Antonio J. Guerra
G. Terry Harris, Sr.
Jerry S. Haught
This specijication provides requiremellls for hot weaTher concrering rhaT
rhe ArchirecTI Engineer can make applicable ro any consrrucTi on projecr by
ciring ir ill projecr specijicariollS.
Ir is illlellded That rhe ArchirecrlEllgilleer use The checklisrs included in
This specijicatiolllO cuslOmi:e The projecr specijicarioll.
The docllmelll illcludes hor wearher requiremellls for producTion
preparaTiolls, delivel}', placemelll, fillishillg, bleed-warer evaporarioll,
curillg, and proTecrioll of cOllcrere. Provisiolls governing a preplacemelll
conference, concreTe mixTure proponions, maximum allowable concreTe
TemperaTure, measuremelll of The raTe of slIrface evaporaTion, evaporaTioll
cOlllrol measures, and accepTance of a concrere mixTure from paST field
experiellce or precollsTrlI cTiollTesTing are included.
Keywords: bleeding; concrete, curing; finishing; hot weather concreting;
mixture propoJ1ioning; plastic shrinkage cracking; protection period; trial batch.
NOTE TO SPECIFIER
This specification is incorporated by reference in the
Project Specification using the wording in P3 of the Preface
and including information from the Optional Requirements
and Submittals checklists following the Specification.
PREFACE
PI. ACI Specification 305.1 is intended to be used by
reference or incorporation in its entirety in the Project Spec-
ification. Do not copy individual Parts, Sections, Articles, or
Paragraphs into the Project Specification, because taking
tpem out of context may change their meaning.
P2. If Sections or Parts of ACI Specification 305. 1 are
copied into the Project Specification or any 9ther document,
not refer to them as an ACI Specification, because the
specification has been altered.
Kenneth Rear
Secretary
Kenneth C. Hover
Michael L. Kohout
Frank A. Kozeljski
Darmawan Ludirdj a
Dan Ravina
Robert J. Ryan
Bruce G. Smith
Edward G. Sparks
Boris Y. Stein
Kenneth C. Tiffany
Louis R. Valenzuela
P3. A statement such as the following will serve to make
ACI Specification 305.1 a part of the Project Specification:
Work on (Project Title) shall conform to all require-
ments of ACI 305.1-06, Specification for Hot Weather
Concreting, published by the American Concrete Insti-
tute, Farmington Hills, Michigan, except as modified
by these Contract Documents.
P4. Each technical Section of ACI Specification 305.1 is
written in the three-part Section format of the Construction
Specifications Institute, as adapted for ACI requirements.
The language is imperative and terse.
P5. The Specification is written to the Contractor. When a
provision of thi s Specification requires action by the
Contractor, the verb "shall" is used. If the Contractor is
allowed to exercise an option when limited alternatives are
available, the phrasing "either...or.. ." is used. Statements
provided in the Specification as information to the Contractor
use the verbs "may" or "will." Informational statements typi-
cally identify activities or options that "will be taken" or "may
be taken" by the Owner or ArchitectiEngineer.
ACI 305. 1-06 was adopted November 7. 2006 and published March 2007.
Copyright 2007, American Concrete Institute.
All rights reserved including rights of reproduction and use in any form or by any
means. including the making of copies by any photo process, or by electronic or
mechanical device, printed, wrinen, or oral . or recording for sound or visual reproduction
or for use in any knowledge or retrieval system or device. unless pemtission in writing
is obtained from the copyrigbt proprietors.
305.1-1
305.1-2 ACt STANDARD
CONTENTS
Preface, p. 305.1-1
Section 1-General, p. 305.1-2
l.1- Scope
1.2-Referenced standards
1.3- Definitions
1.4-Submi ttal of procedures
1.5- Preplacement conference
1.6- Documents required on site
Section 2-Products, p. 305.1-3
2.1-General
2.2-Concrete mixture proportions
Section 3-Execution, p. 305.1-3
3. I-General
3.2- Maximum allowable concrete temperature
3.3- Qualification of concrete mixture proportions
3.4-Concrete production and delivery
3.5- Concrete placement and finishing
3.6-Concrete bleed-water evaporation
3.7-Concrete curing
3.8- Concrete protection
Foreword to checklists, p. 305.1-5
Optional requirements checklist, p. 305.1-6
Subm ittals checklist, p. 305.1-6
Appendix A-The Menzel Formula and estimated
surface evaporation rates, p. 305.1-7
SECTION 1-GENERAL
1.1-Scope
This Specification covers requirements for hot weather
concrete construction. Provisions of this Specification shall
govern, except where other provisions are specified in
Contract Documents. This Specification shall not be used in
conjunction with ACI 301 or ACI 530.1.
1.2-Referenced standards
1.2.1 Standards of ACI and ASTM referred to in this Spec-
ification are listed with serial designation, including year of
adoption or revision, and are part of this Specification.
1.2.2 A CI Standards
308.1-98 Standard Specification for Curing Concrete
1.2.3 ASTM Standards
C 31/C31 M-03a Practice for Making and Curing
Concrete Test Specimens in the Fidd
C 39/C 39M-05 Test Method for Compressive
Strength of Cylindrical Concrete
Specimens
C 78-02 Test Method for Flexural Strength of
Concrete (Using Simple Beam with
Third-Point Loading)
C 94/C 94M-05 Specification for Ready-Mixed
Concrete
C 138/C 138M-01a Test Method for Density (Unit
Weight), Yield, and Air Content
(Gravimetric) of Concrete
C l43/C 143M-05a Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-
Cement Concrete
C 171-03 Specification for Sheet Materials for
Curing Concrete
C 173/C 173M- Ol s] Test Method for Air Content of
Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volu-
metric Method
C 192/C 192M -05 Practice for Making and Curing
Concrete Test Specimens in the Labo-
ratory
C 231-04 Test Method for Air Content of Freshly
Mixed Concrete by the Pressure
Method
C 293-02 Test Method for Flexural Strength of
Concrete (Usi ng Simple Beam With
Center-Point Loading)
C lO64/C 1064M-05 Test Method for Temperature of
Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement
Concrete
1.2.4 Abbreviations for and complete names and addresses
of organizations issui ng documents referred to in this Speci-
fication are listed:
American Concrete Institute (ACI)
POBox 9094
Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9094
Phone: (248) 848-3700
Fax: (248) 848-3701
website: www.concrete.org
ASTM International (ASTM)
100 Barr Harbor Dr
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
Phone: (610) 832-9500
Fax: (610) 832-9555
website: www.astm.org
1.3-Definitions
day- a period of 24 consecutive hours.
evaporation retardant- a material that generates a
continuous thin film when spread over water on the surface
of fresh concrete and thus retards the evaporation of bleed
water.
hot weather-job-site conditions that accelerate the rate
of moisture loss or rate of cement hydration of freshly mixed
concrete, including an ambient temperature of 27 C (80 oF)
or higher, and an evaporation rate that exceeds 1 kg/m
2
/h, or
as revised by the Architect/Engi neer.
hot weather concreting-operations concerning the
preparation, production, delivery, placement, finishing,
protection, and curing of concrete during hot weather.
moist-slightly damp but not quite dry to the touch; "wet"
implies visible free water, "damp" implies less wetness than
"wet," and "moist" implies not quite dry.
SPECIFICATION FOR HOT WEATHER CONCRETING 305.1-3
protection period- the required time during which the
concrete is protected against thermal cracking due to rapid
temperature drops.
temperature of fresh concrete- the temperature
measured during the discharge and placement in accordance
with ASTM C 1064/C 1064M.
temperature of hardened concrete-the temperature
measured at the concrete surface.
units- values stated in either U.S. Customary or S1 units
shall be regarded separately as standard. Values stated in
each system might not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
system must be used independently of the other, without
combining values in any way.
1.4-Submittal of procedures
1.4.1 Before hot weather concreting and the preplacement
conference, submit to ArchitectlEngineer for review and
comment detailed procedures, including production,
placement, fmishing, curi ng and protection of concrete
during hot weather concreting.
1.5-Preplacement conference
1.5.1 At least 15 days before the start of the concrete
construction schedule, hold a preplacement conference for
the purpose of reviewing hot weather concreting require-
ments and mix designs.
1.5.2 Send a preplacement conference agenda on hot
weather operations and procedures to representatives of
concerned parties not less than 10 days before the scheduled
date of the conference.
1.5.3 Preplacement conference shall include, but is not
limited to, representation of Contractor, Concrete Subcon-
tractor, Testing Agency, Pumping Contractor, and Ready-
Mixed Concrete Producer.
1.5.4 Distribute the minutes of the preplacement confer-
ence to representatives of concerned parties within 5 days
after the preplacement conference.
1.6-Documents required on site
1.6.1 Copies of AC1 305R, AC1 305.1 , and AC1 308.1
must be available at the project site during concrete
construction.
SECTION 2-PRODUCTS
2.1-General
2.1.1 Store all materials and equipment required for curing
and protection at or near the project site before hot weather
concreting commences.
2.1.2 Initial site curing of strength test specimens for
acceptance-Provide facilities that ensure compliance with
the initial curing requirements of ASTM C 311C 31 M.
2.2-Concrete mixture proportions
2.2.1 Submit concrete mixture proportions to Architect!
Engineer for review. Include specific materials, manufacturer,
and type for hot weather concreting.
SECTION 3-EXECUTION
3.1-General
3.1.1 Do not place concrete against surfaces of absorbent
materials that are dry. Do not place concrete against surfaces
that have free water.
3.1.2 Prepare all materials required for accepted evaporation
control measures and have them available on site so that
specified measures can be executed as necessary.
3.1.3 Initiate accepted evaporation control measures when
concrete and air temperatures, relative humidity of the air,
and the wind velocity have the capacity to evaporate water
from a free water surface at a rate that is equal to or greater
than 1.0 kg/m
2
/h (0.2 Ib/ft
2
/h) , unless otherwise specified.
Determine the evaporation rate of surface moisture by use of
the Menzel Formula:
W = 0.315(e
o
- e
a
)(0.253 + 0.060'0 [S1 units]
W = O.44(e
o
- e
a
)(0.253 + 0.096V) [U.S. Customary units]
where
W = mass of water evaporated in kg (Ib) per m
2
(ft
2
) of
water-covered surface per hour;
eo = saturation water vapor pressure in kPa (psi) in the air
immediately over the evaporating surface, at the
temperature of the evaporating surface. Obtain this
value from Table 3.l(a) or (b). The temperature of
the evaporating surface shall be taken as the concrete
temperature;
e
a
= water vapor pressure in kPa (psi) in the air
surrounding the concrete. Multiply the saturation
vapor pressure at the temperature of the air
surrounding the concrete by the relative humidity of
the air. Air temperature and relative humidity are to
be measured at a level approximately 1.2 to 1.8 m (4
to 6 ft) above the evaporating surface on the wind-
ward side and shielded from the sun' s rays ; and
V = average wind speed in kmIh (mph), measured at 0.5 m
(20 in.) above the evaporating surface.
3.1.3.1 Monitor site conditions (air temperature,
humidity, wind speed) to assess the need for evaporation
control measures beginning no later than 1 hour before the
start of concrete placing operations. Continue to monitor site
conditions at intervals of 30 minutes or less until specified
curing procedures have been applied.
3.1.3.2 For measuring the rate of evaporation of surface
moisture, use equipment or instruments that are certified by
the manufacturer as accurate to within 1 C (2 oF), 5% relative
humidity, and 1.6 krn/h (1 mph) wind speed. Use equipment
in accordance with the product manufacturer recommendations.
3.2-Maximum allowable concrete temperature
3.2.1 Limit the maximum allowable fresh concrete
temperature to 35 C (95 oF), unless otherwise specified, or
unless a higher allowable temperature is accepted by Architect!
Engineer, based upon past field experience or preconstruction
testing using a concrete mixture similar to one known to have
been successfully used at a higher concrete temperature.
305.1-4 ACI STANDARD
Table 3.1 (a)-Saturation water vapor pressure (kPa)
over water (SI units)
Air and concrete Saturation Air and concrete Saturation
temperature, C pressure, kPa temperature, C pressure, kPa
4 0.813 28 3.78
5 0.872 29 4.01
6 0.934 30 4.24
7 1.00 31 4A9
8 1.07 32 4.75
9 1.15 33 5.03
10 1.23 34 5.32
11 1.31 35 5.62
12 lAO 36 5.94
13 1.50 37 6.28
14 1.60 38 6.63
15 1.70 39 6.99
16 1.82 40 7.38
17 1.94 41 7.78
18 2.06 42 8.20
19 2.20 43 8.64
20 2.34 44 9.10
21 2A9 45 9.58
22 2.64 46 10.1
23 2.81 47 10.6
24 2.98 48 11.2
25 3.17 49 11.7
26 3.36 50 12.3
27 3.56
Data source: CRC Halldbook of Chemistry alld Physics, 68th Edition, 1987.
mathematicall y converted into kPa.
3.2.2 Measure the fresh concrete temperature at the point
and time of discharge in accordance with ASTM C 1064/C
lO64M. Frequency of temperature determination shall be in
accordance with ASTM C 94/C 94M and at the option of the
inspector.
3.3-Qualification of concrete mixture proportions
3.3.1 Approval of concrete mixture and proposed
maximum allowable fresh concrete temperature, supported
by past field experience of Section 3.2.1, shall be based, on
similar climate and production conditions, materials,
mixture proportions and temperatures, placing and finishing
methods, and concrete delivery time.
3.3.2 Approval of concrete mixture and proposed
maximum allowable fresh concrete temperature, supported
by preconstruction testing of Section 3.2.1 , shall require
materials similar to those proposed for use in the project.
3.3.3 Laboratory trial batch- Batch the laboratory
concrete trial mixture within 2 C (3 OF) of the proposed
maximum allowable concrete temperature and mix in
accordance with ASTM C 192/C 192M, except as modified
herein. If necessary, move the laboratory mixer into an
enclosed, heated and ventilated space, or use heated mixing
water, or both, to achieve and maintain the proposed
maximum allowable concrete temperature. For drum-type
mixers, the concrete mixture shall remain in the mixer for
47 minutes after completion of the 3-minute initial mixing
Table 3.1 (b)-Saturation water vapor pressure (psi)
over water (U.S. Customary units)
Air and concrete Saturation Air and concrete Saturation
temperature, OF pressure, psi temperature, OF pressure, 'psi
40 0.121 81 0.523
41 0.127 82 0.542
42 0.132 83 0.559
43 0.137 84 0.577
44 0. 143 85 0.595
45 0.147 86 0.615
46 0.153 87 0.637
47 0.159 88 0.658
48 0.166 89 0.679
49 0.171 90 0.698
50 0.178 91 0.722
51 0. 185 92 0.746
52 0. 192 93 0.769
53 0.199 94 0.789
54 0.206 95 0.816
55 0.214 96 0.843
56 0.222 97 0.870
57 0.231 98 0.896
58 0.238 99 0.920
59 0.247 100 0.951
60 0.257 101 0.981
61 0.267 102 1.01
62 0.277 103 1.04
63 0.285 104 1.07
64 0.296 105 1.10
65 0.308 106 1.13
66 0.319 107 1.17
67 0.327 108 1.20
68 0.339 109 1.24
69 0.352 110 1.27
70 0.366 111 1.31
71 0.378 112 1.35
72 0.388 113 1.39
73 0.403 114 1.43
74 0.418 115 1.47
75 0.433 116 1.52
76 0.443 117 1.56
77 0.459 118 1. 60
78 0.476 119 1.65
79 0.494 120 1.70
80 0.510
Data source: CRC Halldbook of Chemistry alld Physics, 68th Edition, 1987,
mathematicall y converted into OF and psi.
period unless specified otherwise. During the 50-minute
period, cover the mixer opening with a non-absorbent material ,
such as plastic, to prevent moisture loss, and rotate the mixer
continuously at an agitation speed of 6 to 8 rpm. For laboratory
mixers without speed adjustments, simulate agitation by
rotating the mixer continuously at a drum angle between 45
and 75 degrees from horizontal. At the end of 50 minutes,
mix the concrete mixture at full mixing speed designated by
the manufacturer (8 to 20 rpm) for 2 minutes.
For pan-type mixers, the concrete mixture shall remain in
the mixer for 41 minutes after completion of the initial3-minute
SPECIFICATION FOR HOT WEATHER CONCRETING 305.1-5
mixing period. During the 44-minute period, the mixer shall
cycle through periods of rest for 5 minutes, and then mixing
for 1 minute. During the rest period, cover the mixer opening
with a non-absorbent material, such as plastic, to prevent
moisture loss. At the end of 44 minutes, mix the concrete
mixture at full mixing speed designated by the manufacturer
(8 to 20 rpm) for 2 minutes.
During mixing and agitation periods for both drum-type and
pan-type mixers, the addition of water, chemical admixture, or
both, to adjust slump is permitted provided that the specified
concrete mixture wlcm is not exceeded. As needed, check and
adjust the slump of the concrete mixture during the middle 113
of the 50- or 44-minute laboratory trial mixing period.
3.3.3.1 The proposed concrete mixture shall meet the
specified slump range at the end of the laboratory mixing
period and meet the required strength at the specified test age.
3.3.4 Field trial batch-Batch the field concrete trial
mixture within 2 C (3 oF) of the proposed maximum allowable
concrete temperature in a truck-mixer with a minimum batch
size of 3 m
3
(4 yd
3
). If necessary, move the truck mixer into
an enclosed, heated, and ventilated space to achieve a
concrete temperature within the specified tolerance of the
proposed maximum allowable concrete temperature.
The concrete mixture shall be held in the mixer for 90 minutes,
unless otherwise specified by the ArchitectlEngineer. During
the entire 90-minute period, agitate the mixer at 1 to 6 rpm.
At the end of 90 minutes, mix the concrete mixture at full
mixing speed desi gnated by the manufacturer (6 to 18 rpm)
for 2 minutes. During mixing and agitation periods, the addi-
tion of water, chemical admixture, or both, to adjust slump is
permitted provided that the specified concrete mixture w/cm
is not exceeded. As needed, check and adjust the slump of
the concrete mixture during the middl e 1/3 of the 90-minute
mixing period.
3.3.4.1 The proposed concrete mixture shall be within the
specified slump range at the end of the 90-minute field mixing
period and meet the required strength at the specified test age.
3.3.5 Test values obtained in accordance with the appropriate
ASTM Standard shall include compressive strength (C 192/
C 192M or C 31/C 31M, and C 39/C 39M), flexural strength
(C 192/C 192M and eitherC 78 orC 293; C 311C 31Mand either
C 78 or C 293), or both; slump (C l43/C 143M); air content (C
231 , C 173/C 173M, or C 138/C 138M); concrete density (unit
weight) (C 138/ C 138M); and concrete temperature (C 1064/
C 1064M). Slump, air content, and concrete and air temperature
measurements shall be performed after initial mixing, inter-
mediately as needed or as desired, and at the conclusion of
the mixing period along with the other specified tests.
3.3.6 Acceptance of concrete mixture propol1ions-
Submit to the ArchitectlEngineer for acceptance a request for
a specific higher maximum allowable concrete temperature.
Include the constituent materials and proportions of the
proposed concrete mixture and all val ues obtained from past
field experience or preconstruction testing. Test results shall
be within the Project Specification ranges and tolerances.
,
3.4-Concrete production and delivery
3.4.1 Concrete shall be produced at a temperature such
that its maximum temperature at discharge will not exceed
the specified maximum allowable concrete temperature.
Acceptable production methods to reduce the temperature of
the concrete include: shading aggregate stockpiles, sprinkling
water on coarse aggregate stockpiles; using chilled water for
concrete production; substituting chipped or shaved iced for
portions of the mixing water; and cooling concrete materials
using liquid nitrogen. The submittals for hot weather
concreting shall indicate which methods will be used and in
what order they will be initiated when multiple methods are
to be used. The substitution of other cooling methods will be
considered by the ArchitectlEngineer when requested in the
submittal and accompanied by satisfactory supporting data.
3.4.2 Unless otherwise specified, deliver concrete in
accordance with ASTM C 94/C 94M, which requires the
concrete to be discharged wi thin 1-1/2 hours or before the
truck-mixer drum has revol ved 300 revolutions, whichever
comes first.
3.5-Concrete placement and finishing
3.5.1 Concrete placement and finishing operations shall
proceed as quickly as conditions will permit.
3.G-Concrete bleed-water evaporation
3.6.1 Control concrete surface bleed-water evaporation
with application of evaporation reducers, plastic sheeting,
fog spray, or wi nd breaks. Use these materials and methods
in accordance with ACI 308.1.
3.7-Concrete curing
3.7.1 Concrete curing-Cure concrete in accordance with
ACI308.1.
3.8-Concrete protection
3.8.1 Protection period-Protect the concrete against
thermal shrinkage cracking due to rapid drops in concrete
temperature greater than 22 C (40 oF) during the first 24 hours
unless otherwise specified.
3.8.2 Protection materials- Acceptable protection materials
to prevent excessive temperature drops are insulating blankets,
batt insulation with moisture-proof covering, layers of dry
porous material such as straw, hay, or multiple layers of
impervious paper meeting ASTM C 171 . These protection
materials shall not be applied until the concrete surface
temperature has become steady or is beginning to decline.
FOREWORD TO CHECKLISTS
Fl. This Foreword is included for explanatory purposes
only; it does not form a part of Specification ACI 305.1.
F2. ACI Specification 305.1 may be referenced by the
Specifier in the Project Specification for any building
project, together with supplementary requirements for the
specific project. Responsibilities for project participants
must be defined in the Project Specification. The ACI Spec-
ification cannot and does not address responsibilities for any
project participant other than the Contractor.
305.1-6 ACI STANDARD
F3. Checklists do not form a part of ACI Specification
305.1. Checklists assist the Specifier in selecting and speci-
fying project requirements in the Project Specification.
F6. The Submittals Checklist identifies Specifier choices
for information or data to be provided by the Contractor
before, during, or after construction.
F7. Recommended references- Documents and publications
that are referenced in the Checklists of ACI Specification
305.1 are listed. These references provide guidance to the
Specifier and are not considered to be part of ACI Specifi-
cation 305.1.
F4. The Specifier shall make adjustments to the needs of a
particular project by reviewing each of the items in the
checklists and including the items the Specifier selects as
mandatory requirements in the Project Specification.
F5. The Optional Requirements Checklist identifies Spec-
ifier choices and alternatives. The checklists identify the
Sections, Parts, and Articles of the reference specification
and the action required or available to the Specifier.
American Concrete Institute
305R Hot Weather Concreting
308R Guide to Curing Concrete
OPTIONAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
SectionIParti Article Notes to Architect/Engineer
1.2 Review applicability of cited references and make exceptions if required.
The 1.0 kg/m:l/h (0.2 Ib/frL/h) default value may be revised by the ArchitectiEngineer. Concrete mixtures containing
3.1.3 conventional or ultra-fine pozzolan or other cementitious materials may require lower allowable evaporation rates.
Further guidance is available in Sections 2.1.4 through 2.1 .6 of ACI 305R.
3.2.1 A change in the maximum allowable concrete temperature may be appropriate. A maximum concrete temperature at
the time of discharge is often used in an effort to control strength, durability, plastic shrinkage cracking, thermal
cracking, and drying shrinkage. Generally, if concrete strengths are satisfactory and curing practices are sufficient to
avoid undesirable drying of surfaces, durability of hot weather concrete will not differ significantly from similar
concrete placed at normal temperatures. A higher allowable maximum concrete temperature may be specified by the
ArchitectiEngineer based on previous field experience, similar conditions, and concrete materials.
3.3.3 ACI 305R presents two additional trial batch procedures available for laboratory use. These procedures (A and B of
305R, Section 2.9.4) produce slump loss similar to that expected for 30- to 40-minute delivery times. The laboratory
trial batch procedure in Section 3.3.3 is based on delivery time plus holding times approaching 1- 112 hours. Specify
a shorter duration laboratory batch trial if applicable.
3.3.4 The default time of 90 minutes corresponds with the normal default time provided in ASTM C 94/C 94M. If a
different maximum field mixing time is to be permitted or required, the field trial batch time should be altered to
match the specification.
3.4.2 In hot weather, a time of less than 1-1/2 hours , such as 1 hour, may be specified. The limitations of ASTM C 94/
C 94M, Paragraph 11.7, are permitted to be waived by the purchaser if the concrete is of such slump that it can be
placed without the addition of water. With extended set control admixtures, concrete slump can be maintained
without the addition of water for up to 10 hours with no detrimental effect to the concrete in place.
3.8.1 Rapid temperature drops of the concrete can lead to thermal cracking. Concrete exposed to rapid cooling has a
lower tensile strain capacity and is more susceptible to cracking than concrete cooled slowly.
SUBMITTALS CHECKLIST
NOTE: The items listed will be submitted by the Contractor and reviewed by the ArchitectiEngineer.
otify the Contractor of acceptance or rejection after review of submittals. All submittals and responses should be retained in files for
future reference during the Work. Some submittal requirements shown will apply only when optional requirements are selected and written
into the Project Specifications. Once optional requirements have been selected, review the SectionlPartiArticle indicated for the submittal
item to see if it applies.
SectionlPartiArticie Submittal items and notes to Architect/Engineer
2.2.1
3.4. 1
3.3.6
3.6.1
The submittal shall include concrete mixture adjustment parameters and methods to be implemented during changes
in weather conditions. These may include partial cement substitution with fly ash, pozzolans, or ground-granulated
blast-furnace slag; use of chemical admixtures, ice or chilled water, or liquid nitrogen; or cooling of aggregates.
These submittals are a result of the preconstruction testing to verify a proposed concrete mixture will function
satisfactorily at a concrete temperature greater than 35 C (95 oF) . Full-size field batches are preferred over
laboratory batches. Submittals should include all test results.
Submit for approval the desired method to be used when concreting during periods with evaporation rates higher
than permitted.
SPECIFICATION FOR HOT WEATHER CONCRETING 305.1-7
APPENDIX A-THE MENZEL FORMULA AND
ESTIMATED SURFACE EVAPORATI ON RATES
The modified NRMCA Nomograph for Estimated Surface
Evaporation Rates is intended as a graphical guide to determine
an approximate solution of the Menzel Formula described in
Section 3.1.3. The nomograph and this appendix are not a
part of ACI Specification 305.1. They are intended only to
assist in field estimations of surface evaporation rates and do
not replace the Menzel Formula for meeting the requirements
of Section 3.1.3.
EXAMPLE OF MENZEL FORMULA (SI UNITS)
Air temperature 40 C
Relative humidity 45%
Concrete temperature
Wind speed V 16 kmlh
From Table 3.1 (a) for saturation pressure:
Concrete temperature of 35 C: eo = 5.623 kPa
Saturated water vapor pressure of air at 40 C = 7.374 kPa
e
a
= 7.374 x 0.45 = 3.3 kPa (limited to two significant figures
by relati ve humidity value)
Calculations: W = 0.315(e
o
- e
a
)(0.253 + 0.060'0
W = 0.315(5.623 - (7.374 x 0.45(0.253 + (0.060 x 16
(precision on wind speed is two significant figures)
(precision on subtraction of vapor pressures limited to two
significant figures)
W = 0.315(5.623 - 3.318)(0.253 + 0.96)
(precision on addition of 0.253 + 0.96 limited to two
decimal places)
W = 0.3 15(2.3)(1.21)
(precision limited to two significant figures by 2.3)
W = 0.88 kg/m
2
/h
In this example, 0.88 kglm
2
/h is less than the specified
evaporation rate of free surface water of 1.0 kg/m
2
/h, as
listed in Section 3.1.3. This example would indicate that,
although the evaporation rate is approaching the specified
limit, measures to reduce the evaporation rate would not be
required by specification. For some mixtures, however, this
evaporation rate could result in plastic shrinkage cracking,
which is why the ArchitectlEngineer may select a lower
specified value, for example 0.75 kg/m
2
/h, in accordance
with the Optional Requirements Checklist.
EXAMPLE OF MENZEL FORMULA
(U.S. CUSTOMARY UNITS)
Air temperature
Relative humidity
Concrete temperature
Wind speed V
45%
10 mph
From Table 3.1 (b) for saturation pressure:
Concrete temperature of 95 OF: eo = 0.816 psi
Saturated water vapor pressure of air at 104 F = 1.070 psi
e
a
= 1.070 x 0.45 = 0.48 psi (limited to two significantfigures
by relative humidity value)
Calculations: W = O.44(e
o
- e
a
)(0.253 + 0.096V)
W = 0.44(0.816 - (1.070 x 0.45(0.253 + (0.096 x 10
(precision on wind speed is two significant figures)
(precision on subtraction of vapor pressures limited to two
decimal places)
W = 0.44(0.82 - 0.48)(0.253 + 0.96)
(precision on addition of 0.253 + 0.96 limited to two
decimal places)
W = 0.44(0.34)(1.21)
(precision limited to two significant figures by 0.34 and by
empirical constant 0.44)
W = 0.18 Ib/ft
2
/h
In this example, 0.18lb/tt2/h is less than the value (0.2Ib/tt2/h,
specified in Section 3.1.3. This example would indicate that,
although the evaporation rate is approaching the specified
limit, measures to reduce the evaporation rate would not be
required by specification. For some mixtures, however, this
evaporation rate could result in plastic shrinkage cracking,
which is why the ArchitectlEngineer may select a lower
specified value, for example 0.15 Ib/ft
2
/h, in accordance with
the Optional Requirements Checklist.
305.1-8 ACI STANDARD
NRMCA NOMOGRAPH FOR ESTIMATING EVAPORATION RATE
ON THE BASIS OF MENZEL FORMULA
5
deg C
15 25
Relative
humidity 100 pe
35
40 50 60 70 80 90
Air temperature, deg F
To use this chart:
0.8
I. Enter with ai r
.c Q.7
temperature, move
-
to relative humidity
~ 0 6
."
-
2. Move right to :: 05
- .
c:
concrete 0
temperature
e 0.4
0
Q.
0
3. Move down to ~ 0.3
wind speed
'0
~ 0.2
4. Move left; read
cr
approximate rate 0 .1
of evaporation
..c
""-
N
E
- T';''''--_-+- 2 . 0 ~
.0
Effect of concrete and air temperatures, relative humidity, and wind speed on the rate of evapora-
tion of sUlface moisture from concrete. This chart provides a graphic method of estimating
the loss of sUiface moisture for various weather conditions. To use this chal1, follow the four steps
outlined above. If the rate of evaporation approaches I kg/m21h (0.2 lb;frlh), precautions against
plastic-shrinkage cracking are necessary (Lerch 1957). Wind speed is the average horizontal air
or wind speed in kmlh (mph) and should be measured at a level approximately 510 mm (20 in.)
higher than the evaporating suiface. Air temperature and relative humidity should be measured at
a level approximately 1.2 to 1.8 m (4 to 6ft) higher than the evaporating sUiface on its windward
side shieldedfrom the sun's rays (pe A JoumaI1957).
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