Acceleration of cement hydration–A review of the working mechanisms, effects on setting time, and compressive strength development of accelerating admixtures

T Dorn, O Blask, D Stephan - Construction and building materials, 2022‏ - Elsevier
The desire to accelerate cement hydration for faster construction processes is almost as old
as cement itself. In recent years, however, new requirements for the acceleration, and the …

Hydration and rheology control of concrete for digital fabrication: Potential admixtures and cement chemistry

D Marchon, S Kawashima, H Bessaies-Bey… - Cement and Concrete …, 2018‏ - Elsevier
Concrete digital fabrication is an innovative construction approach where infrastructural
elements can be built additively without using formwork. This represents a significant …

Effects of sulfates on the hydration of Portland cement–A review

JSA Neto, G Angeles, AP Kirchheim - Construction and Building Materials, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Presented within is a critical overview of the effect of sulfates on cement hydration,
properties, and optimum sulfate content in Portland cement. Calcium sulfate is used in …

The influence of the filler effect on the sulfate requirement of blended cements

F Zunino, K Scrivener - Cement and Concrete Research, 2019‏ - Elsevier
In some blended cements, the optimum amount of sulfate addition differs from that observed
in OPC. This study aims to understand the mechanism behind the impact of two SCMs …

Molecular insight into the initial hydration of tricalcium aluminate

X Ming, W Si, Q Yu, Z Sun, G Qiu, M Cao, Y Li… - Nature …, 2024‏ - nature.com
Portland cement (PC) is ubiquitously used in construction for centuries, yet the elucidation of
its early-age hydration remains a challenge. Understanding the initial hydration progress of …

The hydration of tricalcium aluminate (Ca3Al2O6) in Portland cement-related systems: a review

T Hirsch, T Matschei, D Stephan - Cement and Concrete Research, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Experiments, simulations and derived theories for the hydration of tricalcium aluminate in
Portland cement-related systems are summarized and further conclusions are drawn. Highly …

Towards a further understanding of cement hydration in the presence of triethanolamine

Z Lu, X Kong, D Jansen, C Zhang, J Wang… - Cement and Concrete …, 2020‏ - Elsevier
The acting mechanism of triethanolamine (TEA) on cement hydration was studied by
combination of techniques including calorimetry, in-situ XRD and pore solution analysis …

[HTML][HTML] Insights on the role of alumina content and the filler effect on the sulfate requirement of PC and blended cements

F Zunino, K Scrivener - Cement and Concrete Research, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Understanding the mechanism controlling the sulfate requirement of blended cements is
crucial for a successful deployment of these technologies towards a more sustainable …

Characterization and mechanism study of sulfate saline soil solidification in seasonal frozen regions using ternary solid waste-cement synergy

H Li, X Kang, S Li, L Shan, Z Zhang, Z Wang - Construction and Building …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Infrastructures built on sulfate saline soil foundations in seasonal frozen regions are highly
susceptible to salt-frost heave damage and salt corrosion. To address this issue, a method …

Adsorption properties of polycarboxylate ether-based high range water reducing admixture on cementitious systems: A review

K Karakuzu, V Kobya, A Mardani-Aghabaglou… - … and Building Materials, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Adsorption of polycarboxylateether-based water-reducing admixtures (PCE) on the cement
surface affects many properties of cementitious systems, especially fluidity. One of the most …