Effect of different types of superplasticizers on fresh properties and strength of self-consolidating concrete

Author(s): A. Mardani-Aghabaglou, M. Tuyan, G. Yilmaz, Ö. Ariöz, K. Ramyar
Paper category: Conference
Book title: Rheology and processing of Construction Materials – 7th RILEM International Conference on Self-Compacting Concrete and 1st RILEM International Conference on Rheology and Processing of Construction Materials
Editor(s): Nicolas Roussel and Hela Bessaies-Bey
Print ISBN: 978-2-35158-137-7
e-ISBN: 978-2-35158-138-4
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Pages: 17-24
Total Pages: 8
Language: English

Abstract: 
The effect of different types of superplasticizers on fresh properties and strength of self-consolidating concrete (SCC) was investigated. For this purpose, four mixtures containing different superplasticizer types were prepared. The admixtures had same main chain and same polymer structure but different molecular weight and different side chain density of carboxylic acid groups. The slump-flow, V-funnel, slump-flow loss and L-box tests of SCC mixture were determined. In addition, the compressive strength of SCC mixtures was determined at 1, 3, 7 and 28 day ages. Test results indicated that using the different types of superplasticizer affected the fresh properties of the SCC mixtures. It was observed that the compressive strength of SCC mixtures was also influenced slightly with the incorporation of different types of superplasticizers. The effect was more pronounced at early ages.

Online publication: 2013
Publication Type: full_text
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