An overview on the effect of internal curing on shrinkage of high performance cement-based materials

J Liu, C Shi, X Ma, KH Khayat, J Zhang… - Construction and Building …, 2017 - Elsevier
High performance cement-based materials, such as high or ultra-high performance concrete
(HPC or UHPC) have been widely used and still faces the risk of cracking caused by …

The effect of Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP) on microstructure and mechanical properties of fly ash cementitious mortars

AJ Klemm, KS Sikora - Construction and Building materials, 2013 - Elsevier
The paper is focused on microstructure and strength development in fly ash cementitious
mortars containing superabsorbent polymers. In order to evaluate the effect of different water …

[PDF][PDF] Physical properties of concrete modified with superabsorbent polymers

A Assmann - 2013 - nbn-resolving.org
This dissertation deals with the effect of a new concrete additive, called salt-insensitive
superabsorbent polymer, on the physical properties of normal and high strength concrete …

Enhancement of physical and mechanical properties of polymer-based repair mortars using SBR (Styrene-Butadiene Rubber) and glass fiber reinforcement …

M Dridi, AA Belkadi, S Hachemi… - Journal of Engineered …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
This article investigates the mechanical properties of cementitious repair mortars modified
with styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) at dosages of 5% and 10% by weight of cement. It …

Exploring the evolution of superabsorbent polymer in cementitious materials: insights into testing methods and their impact on properties

N Adsul, ST Kang - Polymer Bulletin, 2024 - Springer
The aim of this paper is to review the developments in the use of superabsorbent polymer
(SAP) in cementitious materials. This review covers the classification, properties, and …

Effect of superabsorbent polymers on workability and hydration process in fly ash cementitious composites

KS Sikora, AJ Klemm - Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 2015 - ascelibrary.org
The effects of three superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) on variations in the cement hydration
process were studied by calorimetric measurements and the X-ray scanning technique. It …

Optimization of N, N'-methylenebis (acrylamide), and ammonium persulfate content in carbonaceous/acrylic acid-co-acrylamide superabsorbent polymer

SNA Mazlan, S Abd Rahim, S Ghazali… - Materials Today …, 2022 - Elsevier
Carbon filler addition in the superabsorbent polymers (SAP) network shows excellent water
absorption capability. However, other than filler, the water absorbency was also influenced …

Effect of concrete modification on shear of connections for timber–concrete composites

P Richard, Z Liu, T Descamps… - Proceedings of the …, 2020 - icevirtuallibrary.com
Timber–concrete composites (TCCs) take advantage of the properties of timber and
concrete simultaneously. TCC slabs consist of timber beams or a timber deck, which resist …

Effects of date palm fiber content on the properties of concrete

N Aminova, KS Sikora - Chemical Engineering Transactions, 2022 - cetjournal.it
Concrete is the most used building material across the world. Even though its production
contributes to global warming, it will still be favorable in the construction industry for the next …

The role of economic development in improvements of Cambodian housing conditions

F Gerth, KS Sikora - Journal of Regional Economics, 2023 - ideas.repec.org
In the past, investing in housing has served as an engine of growth for many economies as it
is widely recognized that poor housing conditions can have significant negative impacts on …