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same maturity = same strength. Maturity according to Saul. The product of curing temperature and time ° C x hours (h) °C.h.
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Maturity according to Saul The product of curing temperature and time ° C x hours (h) °C.h
Weighted maturity The product of curing temperature and time, taking account to the temperature sensitivity of the cement (weighting factor)
Maturity formula according To De Vree Rg 10 (C(0,1T - 1,245) – C(-2,245)) / ln C Rg Weighted maturity in one hour [ °C.h ] T Average temperature in that hour [ °C ] C C-value (weighting factor) of the used cement
Determination of C-Value 20°C 1 2 4 5 3 65°C 1 2 3 4 5
C-value depending on the content of Portland cement clinker
Which cement ? Lower temperature lower C-value Higher temperature higher C-value
Maturity table Maturity according to De Vree for 1 hour curing time at x°C, for different C-values
Calibration curve of a concrete mixture Make 5 test cubes of the concrete mixture 1 2 3 4 5 Measure the weighted maturity in 1 of these cubes Test the compressive strength of the cubes on times depending on the curing rate Range between 8 N/mm² below and 8 N/mm² above target strength At least 2 values below and 2 values above target strength Write down the weighted maturity and the strength of each tested cube
Calibration curve of a concrete mixture Plot the values found in a chart Calculate and draw the regression curve Calculate and draw the calibration curve
Maturity computer Temperature measurement Maturity measurement Determination of compressive strength Regulating of heating or cooling equipment
Summary Weighted maturity is the sum of the products of the curing times and concrete temperatures taking account of the influence of the temperature sensitivity of the cement C-value is the computing factor in the calculation of the weighted maturity, indicating the influence of the temperature sensitivity of the cement
Summary Determination of the C-value In principle by supplier of cement Drawing calibration curve Supllier of mortar Fitting temperature sensors, controling Maturity computer Builder