New generation water-reducing admixture for concrete

J. M. Khatib, T. U. Mohammed, J. S. Zhang, Hidenori Hamada

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Abstract

This paper is part of a preliminary investigation on the use of a new generation of water-reducing chemical admixture. Ten concrete mixes were produced for various amounts of water-reducing admixture (AD) dosages ranging from 0 - 0.7% (by mass of cement) with W/C of 0.28, 0.34, and 0.38. Workability of fresh concrete was investigated. Cylinder concrete specimens were made for evaluation of compressive strength, ultrasonic pulse velocity (V), and dynamic modulus of elasticity (E d). Prism concrete specimens were made for evaluation of length change. Tests were conducted at 1, 7, 28, and 56 days. Generally all mixes containing AD achieved higher strength than the control mix without AD. The presence of AD caused a reduction in shrinkage. Correlations between the various properties were also attempted. Recommendations for using a higher dosage of AD and different mix proportions were proposed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2nd International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies
Pages939-947
Number of pages9
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Event2nd International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies - Ancona, Italy
Duration: Jun 28 2010Jun 30 2010

Publication series

Name2nd International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies

Other

Other2nd International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityAncona
Period6/28/106/30/10

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Building and Construction

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