38. A thixotropy model for fresh fluid concretes: theory and applications

Title: 38. A thixotropy model for fresh fluid concretes: theory and applications
Author(s): N. Roussel
Paper category : conference
Book title: 5th International RILEM Symposium on Self-Compacting Concrete
Editor(s): G. De Schutter and V. Boel
Print-ISBN: 978-2-35158-047-9
e-ISBN: 978-2-35158-088-2
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Publication year: 2007
Pages: 267 - 272
Total Pages: 6
Nb references: 16
Language: English

Abstract: In this paper, a simple thixotropy model for fresh concretes is presented. Two applications of the model are also briefly presented as examples of application (pressure formwork prediction and multilayer casting of fluid concretes). It is shown that according to the element to be cast (slab or wall), a non-thixotropic SCC (low flocculation rate) or a highly thixotropic SCC (high flocculation rate) are respectively more adapted.

Online publication: 2009-06-16
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