Abstract
Although the use of SAP as internal curing agents in concrete has been widely documented in the literature for over a decade their suitability for general use is still not clearly articulated and cohesive. The research programme, of which a fragment is presented in this paper, endeavours to elaborate on materials characteristics and performance of SAP modified mortars made of CEM I and CEM II type cements. The variations in microstructural features and mechanical/physical properties of composites are the subject of the presented investigations. Application of SAPs in CEM I resulted in reduction of shrinkage.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Concrete Repair, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting III |
| Editors | M.G. Alexander, H-D Beushausen |
| Place of Publication | London, UK |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Group |
| Pages | 210-216 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780415899529 |
| Publication status | Published - Aug 2012 |
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Keywords
- superabsorbent polymers
- modified mortars
- cement
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Klemm, A., & Sikora, K. S. (2012). The effect of cement type on the performance of mortars modified by superabsorbent polymers. In M. G. Alexander, & H-D. Beushausen (Eds.), Concrete Repair, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting III (pp. 210-216). Taylor & Francis Group.