Scientific interest on superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) in conjunction with cement-based
building materials has widened from mostly engineering aspects towards polymer physico …

Cracks in cement concrete composites, whether autogenous or loading-initiated, are almost
inevitable and often difficult to detect and repair, posing a threat to safety and durability of …

The main difference between Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA) and Natural Aggregate
(NA) is the mortar adhered on RCA. This paper presents the effect of RCA to concrete and a …

To limit self-desiccation and autogenous shrinkage that may lead to early-age cracking of
ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC), internal curing by means of superabsorbent …

This paper describes a new concept for the prevention of self-desiccation in hardening
cement-based materials. The concept consists of using fine, superabsorbent polymer (SAP) …

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 …

Abstract Uniquely, China employs MgO already contained in cement clinker or as an
expansive additive to compensate for the thermal shrinkage of mass concrete, particularly …

This paper presents various mechanisms that can explain the cause of excessive
autogenous shrinkage exhibited by alkali activated slag mortars (AASM) compared to …

This paper concerns a new concept for the prevention of self-desiccation in hardening
cement-based materials. The concept is based on using fine, superabsorbent polymer …

Abstract In this study, 0 to 75% volume of river sand was replaced by an equivalent amount
of pre-saturated lightweight sand (LWS) to enhance mechanical properties and reduce …