ACI 547R : 1987

Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Objective of report
1.2 Scope of report
1.3 Nomenclature
1.6 Non-hydraulic setting refractories
Chapter 2 Criteria for refractory concrete selection
          lightweight
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Castables and field mixes
2.5 Load bearing considerations
2.7 Corrosion influences
2.10 Abrasion and erosion resistance
Chapter 3 Constituent ingredients
3.2 Binders
3.3 Aggregates
3.4 Effects of extraneous materials
Chapter 4 Composition and proportioning
4.1 Introduction
4.3 Field mixes
4.4 Water content
Chapter 5 Installation
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Casting
5.3 Shotcreting
5.4 Pumping and extruding
5.5 Pneumatic gun casting
5.8 Finishing
Chapter 6 Curing, drying, firing
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Bond mechanisms
6.3 Curing
6.4 Drying
6.5 Firing
Chapter 7 Properties of normal weight refractory concretes
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Maximum service temperature
7.4 Shrinkage and expansion
7.5 Strength
7.6 Thermal conductivity
7.10 Specific heat
Chapter 8 Properties of lightweight refractory concretes
8.1 Introduction
8.4 Shrinkage and expansion
8.5 Strength
8.6 Thermal conductivity
8.10 Specific heat
Chapter 9 Construction details
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Support structure
9.3 Forms
9.4 Anchors
9.5 Reinforcement and metal embedment
9.6 Joints
Chapter 10 Repair
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Failure mechanisms
10.3 Surface preparation
10.4 Anchoring and bonding
10.5 Repair materials
10.6 Repair techniques
Chapter 11 Applications
11.1 Introduction
Chapter 12 New developments and future use of refractory
           concrete
12.1 Introduction
12.2 New developments
12.3 Research requirements

The report presents background information & perspective on the history & current status of the technology. Composition & proportioning methods are discussed together with a detailed review of the constituent ingredients. Emphasis placed on proper procedures for the installation, curing, drying, & firing. The physical & engineering properties of both normal weight & lightweight refractory concretes are reported, as are state-of-the-art construction details & repair/maintenance techniques. Also included is an in-depth review of a wide variety of applications together with the committee's assessment of future needs & developments.