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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Second North American Conference on the Design and Use of Self-Consolidating Concrete and the Fourth International RILEM Symposium on Self-Compacting Concrete |
Volume | 1 |
Place of Publication | Illinois, USA |
Publisher | Hanley Wood, LLC |
Publication date | 2005 |
Edition | 1 |
Pages | 105-113 |
ISBN (Print) | 0-924659-64-5 |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Event | The 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 2005 → 2 Nov 2005 |
Conference
Conference | The Second North American Conference on the Design and Use of Self-Consolidating Concrete and the Fourth International RILEM Symposium on Self-Compacting Concrete |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Chicago |
Period | 30/10/2005 → 02/11/2005 |