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Calmetrix I-Cal 8000 User Manual
(C)
(D)
(F)
(G)
3. Just like in the Modeling tab, carefully select the "Maturity Start Time" (C) for each curve you
added. The Maturity Start Time is the beginning of the main hydration, when strength is starting to
build in your mix. This should be the Initial Set Time of the mix, if known, and in any case at least
30 minutes longer than the Time to Iso, which can be determined in I-Cal Reports using the
guidelines on page 21 of this manual.
4. As in the Modeling tab, use extrapolation (D) to help you predict values beyond the total duration of
the calorimetry test.
Optional advanced use:
You can specify the Hydration Energy (E) if you know it from a calculated or measured value for this
mixture
(A)
(D)
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(E)
(B)
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