Effect of curing conditions on the mechanical properties of mortars with superabsorbent polymers

L. P. Esteves; H. Paiva; V. M. Ferreira; P. Cachim

doi:10.3989/mc.2010.48608

Effect of curing conditions on the mechanical properties of mortars with superabsorbent polymers

L. P. Esteves, H. Paiva, V. M. Ferreira, P. Cachim

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This paper describes the effect of curing conditions on the mechanical properties of mortars containing superabsorbent polymers (SAP). Curing temperature and relative humidity were varied from 20 to 40 degrees C and 30 to 95%, respectively, in mixes with different water/cement and cement/aggregate ratios. Tensile and compressive strength tests were performed at several ages. Weight loss over time was measured and related to curing conditions and strength. The addition of SAPs was found to effectively maintain cement-based mortar strength under extreme curing conditions.

Original language	English
Journal	Materiales de Construccion
Volume	60
Issue number	298
Pages (from-to)	61-72
ISSN	0465-2746
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.2010.48608
Publication status	Published - 2010
Externally published	Yes

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