Effect of superabsorbent polymers on the workability of concrete and mortar

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Contributors

  • Romildo D.Toledo Filho - , Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (Author)
  • Eugenia F. Silva - , Universidade de Brasília (Author)
  • Anne N.M. Lopes - , FURNAS Hydropower Company (Author)
  • Viktor Mechtcherine - , Chair of Construction Materials (Author)
  • Lukasz Dudziak - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)

Abstract

The use of Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP) to promote internal curing of concrete is one of the techniques used to mitigate its autogenous shrinkage. SAP absorbs water from the fresh mixture and releases it in a later stage when the relative humidity of the concrete pore system decreases due to the cement hydration. Several studies indicate that besides leading to a substantial reduction in autogenous shrinkage the addition of dry SAP to concrete also affect other properties of concrete such as workability, mechanical behavior and durability. This chapter gives an overview of the effect of SAP on the workability of High Performance Concrete (HPC), Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) and OPC mortars. Considering that at present only few results are available in the literature regarding the infl uence of SAP on the workability of concrete, serious research efforts will be necessary to fully understand the rheological behaviour of concrete containing SAP.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationApplication of Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) in Concrete Construction
PublisherSpringer, Dordrecht [u. a.]
Pages39-50
Number of pages12
ISBN (electronic)9789400727335
ISBN (print)9789400727328
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2012
Peer-reviewedYes

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