Modelling Inter-Particle Forces and Resulting Agglomerate Sizes in Cement-Based Materials

Ane Mette Kjeldsen, Mette Rica Geiker

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    Abstract

    The theory of inter-particle forces versus external shear in cement-based materials is reviewed. On this basis, calculations on maximum agglomerate size present after the combined action of superplasticizers and shear are carried out. Qualitative experimental results indicate that external shear affects the particle size distribution of Mg(OH)2 (used as model material) as well as silica, whereas the addition of superplasticizers affects only the smallest particles in cement and thus primarily acts as water reducers and not dispersers.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationThe Second North American Conference on the Design and Use of Self-Consolidating Concrete and the Fourth International RILEM Symposium on Self-Compacting Concrete
    Volume1
    Place of PublicationIllinois, USA
    PublisherHanley Wood, LLC
    Publication date2005
    Edition1
    Pages105-113
    ISBN (Print)0-924659-64-5
    Publication statusPublished - 2005
    EventThe Second North American Conference on the Design and Use of Self-Consolidating Concrete and the Fourth International RILEM Symposium on Self-Compacting Concrete - Chicago, United States
    Duration: 30 Oct 20052 Nov 2005

    Conference

    ConferenceThe Second North American Conference on the Design and Use of Self-Consolidating Concrete and the Fourth International RILEM Symposium on Self-Compacting Concrete
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityChicago
    Period30/10/200502/11/2005

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