Chapter 2 - Using Silica Fume in Concrete
Improving Durability
This question is frequently asked regarding durability. Hooton's work
clearly shows that the addition of silica fume provided improvements in
concrete performance beyond what can be achieved by reducing
water-cementitious materials ratio.
Data are presented on the next slide.
Hooton, R. D., Pun, P., Kojundic, T., Fidjesol, P., "Influence of Silica
Fume on Chloride Resistance of Concrete," Proceedings, PCI/FHWA
International Symposium on High-Performance Concrete, New Orleans, October
1997, pp. 245-256.
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