ACI 544.3R-08

This guide covers specifying, proportioning, mixing, placing, and finishing of fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC). Much of the current conventional concrete practice applies to FRC. The emphasis in the guide is to describe the differences between conventional concrete and FRC and how to deal with them. Sample mixture proportions are tabulated. Guidance is provided in the mixing techniques to achieve uniform mixtures, placement techniques to assure adequate consolidation, and finishing techniques to assure satisfactory surface textures. A listing of references is provided covering proportioning, properties, applications, shotcrete technology, and general information on FRC.

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Chapter 1--Introduction and scope, p. 544.3R-2

1.1--Introduction1.2--Scope1.3--Typical uses of FRC1.4--Specifying FRC

Chapter 2--Notation and definitions, p. 544.3R-4

2.1--Notation2.2--Definitions

Chapter 3--Materials, p. 544.3R-4

3.1--General3.2--Fibers3.3--Admixtures3.4--Storage of fibers

Chapter 4--Mixture proportioning, p. 544.3R-5

4.1--General4.2--Slump4.3--Proportioning methods

Chapter 5--Formwork and conventional reinforcement, p. 544.3R-6

5.1--Formwork5.2--Conventional reinforcement

Chapter 6--Batching, mixing, delivery, and sampling, p. 544.3R-6

6.1--General6.2--Mixing6.3--Causes of fiber balling6.4--Delivery6.5--Sampling6.6--Production quality assurance and quality control

Chapter 7--Placing and finishing, p. 544.3R-8

7.1--General7.2--Placing7.3--Transporting and handling equipment7.4--Finishing7.5--Hot and cold weather requirements7.6--Repair of defects7.7--Contraction joints

Chapter 8--Curing and protection, p. 544.3R-10

8.1--General

Chapter 9--References, p. 544.3R-11

9.1--Referenced standards and reports9.2--Cited references