EVAPORATION RATE CALCULATION FOR CONCRETE

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Weather conditions and concrete temperature at the time of placement greatly influence evaporation rate
and the probability of plastic shrinkage cracking. This worksheet may be used for guidance for making
engineering decisions regarding concrete placement.

Input information into blue highlighted cells.

Concrete Temperature (F):

Air Temperature (F):
Wind Speed (MPH):
Relative Humidity (%):

Evaporation Rate (LBS/SF/HR)

Reference: ACI 305R-96. “Hot Weather Concreting.” ACI Manual of Concrete Practice, Part 2. Farmington
Hills, MI. American Concrete Institute. 1996.