Design optimized compositions and processes for microstructurally engineering cementitious mixtures

摘要

A method for manufacturing a design optimized cement mixture comprising the steps of: calculating the maximum packing density for the cement, fine aggregate and coarse aggregate (66); setting the optimal cost mixture (69); calculating the volume of water for a desired slump (72); determining cement mixture strength (74); comparing calculated strength versus desired strength (76); calculating mixture cost (80); comparing it to optimal mixture cost (82); and comparing the volume of fine aggregate with the maximum volume of fine aggregate allowed.