ABSTRACT

Chemical admixtures are used in concrete mixtures to produce particular engineering properties such as rapid hardening, water-proofing or resistance to cold. Chemical Admixtures for Concrete surveys recent developments in admixture technology, explaining the mechanisms by which admixtures produce their effects, the various types of admixtures avail

chapter 1|76 pages

Water-reducing agents

chapter 2|27 pages

Superplasticizers

chapter 3|45 pages

Air-entraining agents

chapter 4|13 pages

Concrete dampproofers

chapter 5|37 pages

Accelerators

chapter 6|77 pages

Special purpose admixtures

chapter 7|155 pages

Applications of admixtures