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Foam concrete is a kind of concrete with lightweight and has ideal strength. Because of the hollow structure in foam concrete, it has the function of absorbing heat and isolating sound. 

The density of foamed concrete is 300-1200 kg/m3, and the thermal conductivity is between 0.08-0.3W/ (m ·K). 

Foam concrete is widely used in CLC blocks, lightweight partition panels, roof insulation, floor cushion construction, floor heating backfilling, and other occasions. 

At the same time, foam concrete is also a good sound absorption material, which can be used in highway sound insulation boards, sound absorption boards, and other fields. 

Generally speaking, foam concrete is a kind of building material with multi-function, environmental protection, and economy, which has a wide application prospect.


  • Definition and introduction

    High efficiency superplasticizer for concrete is an additive that can significantly reduce the amount of mixing water under conditions where the slump of concrete is basically the same. Specifically, it is a multi-faceted chemical agent that can be used to improve the performance of concrete as well as decrease the quantity of water required for mixing.

    The main mechanism of efficient superplasticizers is to adsorb on the surface of cement particles, reduce their surface energy, and form a strong electric field adsorption layer on their surface, causing the dispersion of cement particles and significantly increasing their fluidity. This can reduce the demand for mixing water while maintaining the same slump of the concrete.

    It should be noted that the compatibility between high-efficiency superplasticizers and cement can affect the important properties of concrete, such as flowability, setting time, and strength development. Therefore, in practical applications, it is necessary to choose high-efficiency superplasticizers with good compatibility with cement and, at the same time, formulate and use them reasonably according to specific engineering requirements and material characteristics to achieve the best results.

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    Characteristics

    Reducing water consumption: Efficient superplasticizers can significantly reduce water consumption during the concrete mixing process, thereby reducing the shrinkage and cracking tendency of concrete and improving its strength and durability.

    Increase fluidity: Efficient superplasticizers can improve the fluidity and pumpability of concrete mixtures, making them easier to pour and vibrate, reducing construction time and labor intensity.

    Do not change the setting time of concrete: The high-efficiency superplasticizer basically does not change the initial and final setting times of concrete and will not have a negative impact on the hardening process of concrete.

    Enhancing concrete performance: Efficient superplasticizers can enhance the impermeability, freeze-thaw resistance, corrosion resistance, and other properties of concrete, improving its durability.

    Environmental protection: superplasticizers that are efficient are not contaminated with harmful substances to human health or the environment. They are green and eco-friendly building materials.

    Cost saving: The use of high-efficiency superplasticizers can reduce the amount of cement used, thereby reducing the cost of concrete.

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    Superplasticizer is compatible with cement

    The compatibility between concrete high-efficiency superplasticizers and cement refers to the ability of high-efficiency superplasticizers to effectively reduce the water consumption of concrete while maintaining good fluidity when applied in cement. The compatibility mainly depends on the chemical properties and physical structure of high-efficiency superplasticizers and cement.

    The main function of high-efficiency superplasticizers is to adsorb on the surface of cement particles, reduce their surface energy, and form a strong electric field adsorption layer on their surface, dispersing cement particles and significantly increasing their fluidity. There is a viewpoint that the molecules of high-efficiency superplasticizers are mainly adsorbed on cement products in large quantities, while there are very few adsorbed on cement particles. There are also views that high-efficiency superplasticizers adsorb on the surface of cement particles, reducing their surface energy and forming a strong electric field adsorption layer on their surface, causing the dispersion of cement particles and significantly increasing their fluidity.

    The compatibility between high-efficiency superplasticizers and cement can affect the important properties of concrete, such as flowability, setting time, and strength development. Efficient superplasticizers with good compatibility can significantly reduce the water consumption of concrete while maintaining good fluidity, which helps to improve the workability and durability of concrete.

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    On the contrary, if the compatibility is poor, not only can the water consumption not be reduced, but it may also lead to problems such as segregation and bleeding in the concrete, seriously affecting the quality of the project.

    In practical applications, we need to select high-efficiency superplasticizers and cement with good compatibility based on specific engineering requirements and material characteristics. At the same time, the need for multi-component compounding of external additives and the preparation of additives with specific engineering requirements have become important aspects for additive manufacturers to strengthen on-site services.

    People initially thought that superplasticizers were incompatible with cement, often when cement or concrete set abnormally. However, long before the invention of the superplasticizer for concrete, people were using Portland cement to prepare concrete. Inappropriate selection of cement raw materials and inappropriate raw material formulation may cause two types of abnormal condensation. One is called flashing, and the other is called false setting. The two types of coagulation have one thing in common that is cement or concrete will lose fluidity for more than ten minutes after adding water. Flash condensation is accompanied by heat release, and the temperature rises sharply, but false condensation does not have this phenomenon. At the same time, these two kinds of abnormal coagulation are far from the conditions for testing concrete coagulation according to the penetration method. That is, when the penetration resistance is 3.5 MPa and 28 MPa, the initial and final setting states are reached, which is a kind of difference between water and silicate. The reaction has nothing to do with the abnormal reaction. The cement and sand are not cemented together due to the gelation reaction of cement and water, forming a real coagulation.

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    Why do people think that superplasticizer are compatible with cement?

    The cause of abnormal coagulation is often because the content of tricalcium aluminate in the clinker is too high, or the ratio between the added gypsum and tricalcium aluminate is inconsistent, or the temperature during cement grinding is too high, resulting in dehydration of dihydrate gypsum. It turns into hemihydrate gypsum. Hemihydrate gypsum reacts quickly when it meets water, causing the concrete to lose fluidity, or the mismatch of alkali and sulfur in the fresh concrete liquid causes the concrete to set abnormally, or the dihydrate gypsum is not used in the cement. The use of anhydrite with low solubility, etc., or the addition of triethanolamine (non-superplasticizer) as an early strength agent, can cause abnormal concrete condensation and other reasons. There are various reasons, but they are not caused by superplasticizers. The superplasticizer existed before it was used in concrete. Because of the water-reducing effect of the superplasticizer, the water consumption in the concrete is reduced, which aggravates these problems and becomes extremely prominent. At first, it was a new type of material as a superplasticizer, so people often misunderstood it as a superplasticizer.

    Application of high-performance superplasticizer in concrete

    • Control of mud content in sand

    When the mud content is greater than 2%, it will affect the fluidity of concrete. For fine sand, the method of adjusting the difference can be used to promote the improvement of the workability of concrete. If the fluidity of concrete is reduced, the water reducing molecules will be affected by clay because the soil structure can adsorb water reducing molecules and reduce the content of superplasticizers. Therefore, in order to improve the performance of the superplasticizer, other additives should be added to the superplasticizer.

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    • Incompatible with most materials

    Due to the incompatibility between high-performance superplasticizers and most materials, when using superplasticizers, they should be used separately from other superplasticizers in concrete. Therefore, before replacing the superplasticizer, the container should be cleaned first, and then the new superplasticizer should be added to the container. During the production of the superplasticizer, it also needs to be separated for production. At the same time, superplasticizers cannot be compatible with cement. In recent years, the issue of immiscibility between superplasticizers and cement has attracted people's attention. The adsorption capacity of superplasticizer molecules varies among different brands of cement. Therefore, in order to ensure the fluidity of concrete and avoid the occurrence of superplasticizer molecule adsorption problems, it is necessary to adjust the molecular structure of the superplasticizer.

    • Gas content control

    In order to improve the workability of concrete, it is necessary to strengthen the reasonable control of the air content of superplasticizers. Firstly, when using gas content, it should be used in accordance with relevant standards, using a process of first eliminating and then introducing to retain high-quality small bubbles. If the air content needs to be increased in concrete, an appropriate amount of air entraining agent should be added to the superplasticizer. Currently, the main air entraining agent that is not compatible with high-performance superplasticizers is the rosin thermal polymer air entraining agent.

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    • Temperature control

    In high temperature weather, the slump of the superplasticizer will increase, while in low temperature weather, the slump of the superplasticizer will also increase. It can be seen that high-performance superplasticizers are easily affected by temperature. Therefore, in order to avoid this impact, we should strengthen temperature control during the actual construction process to avoid temperature changes. At the same time, the structure of high-performance superplasticizers has a certain degree of adjustability. Under different temperatures, it is necessary to adjust the content of adsorption groups, which can also avoid the impact of temperature on concrete performance.

    • Application of delayed setting technology

    During the long-term use of concrete, in order to ensure that it can be adjusted and rebuilt and to provide convenience for later maintenance work. Therefore, in the actual construction process, we can use the retarding time of the superplasticizer to blend with high-performance superplasticizers. If these two admixtures are affected by weather, their performance will decrease, mainly because they cannot be dissolved in other materials, so attention should be paid during construction.

    Supplier

    TRUNNANO is a supplier of superplasticizer with over 12 years experience in nano-building energy conservation and nanotechnology development. It accepts payment via Credit Card, T/T, West Union and Paypal. Trunnano will ship the goods to customers overseas through FedEx, DHL, by air, or by sea. If you are looking for high-quality concrete additives, please feel free to contact us and send an inquiry. (sales@cabr-concrete.com).

    Oct 23
    2023
  • Introduction of early strength agent for concrete

    Early strength agents for concrete are a compound that may speed up the growth of strength in the beginning of concrete. Adding an appropriate amount of early strength agent to concrete can significantly shorten the curing cycle of concrete, improve construction efficiency, and enhance the frost resistance and durability of concrete.

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    Principle of early strength agent

    Different early strength agents or the same early strength agent are added to different types of cement concrete, and their effects are not completely the same. Here, only a few early strength agents are taken as representatives to analyze their principles of action.

    Chloride-based early strength agent: The main mechanism of action is the interaction between chloride and C3A in cement, generating insoluble hydrated chloroaluminates that can accelerate the hydration of C3A in cement. The calcium hydroxide that is formed through the hydration of chloride, as well as cement, creates calcium chloride that is insoluble, which reduces the level of calcium hydroxide present in liquid phases. It also speeds up the hydration rate of C3A, and the generated complex salt increases the volume of the solid phase in the cement slurry, forming an internal skeleton system, which is conducive to the formation of cement stone structure. At the same time, due to the fact that chlorides are mostly soluble salts, they have a salt effect. They can promote the dissolution rate of Portland cement clinker minerals and accelerate the hydration reaction process, thereby accelerating the hardening rate of concrete mixtures and improving the early strength of concrete.

    Sulfate-based early strength agents, such as anhydrous sodium sulfate, dissolve in water and react with calcium hydroxide generated by cement hydration to produce calcium oxide and calcium sulfate. The newly generated calcium sulfate particles are extremely fine and have much higher activity than those doped with calcium sulfate, thus reacting with C3A to generate hydrated calcium sulfoaluminate at a much faster rate. Sodium hydroxide is an active agent that can improve the solubility of C3A and gypsum, accelerate the amount of calcium sulfoaluminate in cement, and lead to the hardening and early strength improvement of cement. However, sulfate early strength agents have a certain corrosive effect on the steel bars in concrete, including chloride early strength agents, and attenuate the later strength of cement mortar. Therefore, the dosage of chloride and sulfate early strength agents is gradually decreasing.

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    Influence of early strength agent

    • Impact on concrete mix

    Early strength agents can generally shorten the setting time of concrete. Still, when the content of tricalcium aluminate in cement is low, or the content of tricalcium aluminate is lower than that of gypsum, sulfate will delay the setting time of cement. Early strength agents generally do not increase the air content in concrete. The air content of the water reducing agent determines the air content of early strength water reducing agents. If combined with sugar calcium water reducing agents, the air content does not increase, but when combined with wood calcium water reducing agents, the air content increases significantly.

    • Impact on concrete

    Early strength agents can improve their early strength. The degree of improvement of the same type of early strength agent depends on its dosage, environmental temperature, curing conditions, W/C, and cement variety. The impact on the long-term strength of concrete is not consistent, ranging from high to low. Early strength agents have good effects within a reasonable dosage range, but when the dosage is large, it will have adverse effects on the later strength and durability of concrete. Early strength water reducing agents also have good early strength effects, and their performance is better than that of early strength agents, which can control the later strength changes. Triethanolamine can stimulate the early strength effect of cement, which can accelerate the hydration of tricalcium aluminate but delay the hydration of tricalcium silicate and dicalcium silicate. Excessive dosage can cause a decrease in concrete strength.

    Durable sulfate based early strength agents have no corrosion effect on steel bars. Still, chloride early strength agents contain a large amount of chloride ions, which have a promoting effect on steel bar corrosion. When the dosage is large, it will also reduce the chemical corrosion resistance, wear resistance, freeze-thaw resistance, etc., of concrete, reduce the flexural strength of concrete, increase the early shrinkage of concrete, and have little impact on the later stage of concrete. At present, the use of admixtures containing chlorides is prohibited in the new national standard regulations. To prevent the impact of chloride salts on steel corrosion, rust inhibitors and chloride salts are often used in combination.

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    When using sulfate early strength agent, due to the increase in alkalinity in the concrete liquid phase, it should be noted that when the aggregate contains active silica, it will promote the reaction between alkali and aggregate, causing the problem of concrete damage due to alkaline expansion.

    Triethanolamine will increase the shrinkage of concrete. When the dosage is greater than 0.05%, it will reduce the later strength, and the larger the dosage, the more it will decrease.

    Early strength water reducing agent, due to its function as a water reducing agent, can compensate for the defects of early strength agent, change the microstructure of the inner pores of the concrete, improve its compactness, and thus improve the freeze-thaw resistance, admixture resistance, compression resistance, bending resistance, elastic modulus, and steel bar bonding of concrete. Within a reasonable dosage range, it has no adverse effect on steel bar corrosion, and early shrinkage slightly increases. It has been widely used in China.

    A large number of tests have shown that sulfate series early strength agents can improve the impermeability of concrete.

    The deformation: early strength agent generally has little effect on the deformation (dry shrinkage) of concrete.

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    Applying of early strength agent

    Concrete early strength agents have been applied in many construction fields, and the following are several common application scenarios:

    Low temperature environment construction: When conducting concrete construction in a low temperature environment with a daily minimum temperature of no less than minus 5 degrees Celsius, adding concrete early strength agent can accelerate the setting and solidification process of cement concrete, avoid freezing damage to cement concrete in colder environments, and accelerate the operation of formwork, improving work efficiency.

    Rapid opening of road surface and bridge deck pavement layerWhen constructing concrete for road surface or bridge deck pavement layer, especially on level crossings of Class 1, 2, and 3 highways, early strength agents can be added to accelerate the hardening process of concrete, enabling the road surface or bridge deck pavement layer to reach the opening conditions more quickly.

    Rapid maintenance of concrete: For rapid maintenance of concrete pavement and bridges, the application of early strength agents can significantly shorten repair time and improve repair efficiency.

    It is worth noting that for concrete with early strength requirements or steam curing, as well as concrete constructed with a daily minimum temperature below 5 ℃, it is generally not recommended to use early strength agents. Therefore, when using concrete early strength agents, it is necessary to select and add them based on specific construction conditions, requirements, and the properties of the concrete.

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    Supplier

    TRUNNANO is a supplier of early strength agents with over 12 years experience in nano-building energy conservation and nanotechnology development. It accepts payment via Credit Card, T/T, West Union and Paypal. Trunnano will ship the goods to customers overseas through FedEx, DHL, by air, or by sea. If you are looking for high-quality concrete additives, please feel free to contact us and send an inquiry. (sales@cabr-concrete.com).

    Oct 23
    2023
  • The main components of foam concrete are: cement, foaming agent, aggregate, fly ash, admixture and water. When necessary, other ingredients can be used according to requirements, such as chopped fibers and organic polymers, which all affect the strength of foam concrete.

    • Cement

    For foam concrete, the importance of cement is self-evident. Cement is the main source of strength of foam concrete, which also determines the overall strength of concrete to a large extent. Therefore, in order to achieve maximum strength, there is an optimal cement content value for the dry density of foam concrete. This value exists in an ideal mix ratio, which can ensure that the concrete has sufficient strength without wasting materials.


    It is worth noting that different blocks of cement have different effects on the strength of foam concrete due to their different raw materials and production processes. Therefore, the key step to producing high-quality foam concrete is to select the appropriate cement type and determine its dosage.


    In the non-paste system, with the increase of cement content, the strength of foam concrete will increase until the optimal cement content is reached. Once this dosage is exceeded, the trend of strength increase will reverse and decrease with a further increase in cement dosage. The occurrence of this phenomenon may be due to the formation of pores inside the concrete due to excessive cement, which affects the overall strength of the concrete.

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    In the neat cement slurry system, because of the use of full water dilution, the cement consumption is relatively fixed, so in this system, changing the cement strength grade will have a significant impact on the strength of foam concrete. This requires special attention during the production process to prevent the improper selection of cement strength grade from affecting the quality of concrete.


    Portland cement series products have stable quality, low price and good durability, so they are widely used in the current foam concrete industry. However, no matter what kind of cement is used, it is very important to know the cement amount and its mix proportion with foam. Only through reasonable proportioning and precise control can we produce high-quality foam concrete products.

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    • Foam Agent

    Not all of the materials that can produce foam can be used as suitable foaming agents to prepare foam concrete. In order to ensure the quality and stability of foam concrete, the foaming agent must have some specific properties. Firstly, when mixed with mortar, it must not cause mortar cracking and maintain its stability. Secondly, the addition of foaming agents should not have a negative impact on the performance of bonding and hardening materials.


    The density of foam concrete can be adjusted by changing the amount of foaming agent. With the increase in the amount of foaming agent, the density of foam concrete will decrease accordingly, and vice versa. This density change directly affects the strength of foam concrete. After the introduction of foam, the strength of concrete will be reduced due to the existence of a large number of pores. However, foam concrete with high strength and stability can be prepared by optimizing the amount of foaming agents and selecting appropriate raw materials.


    In addition, the strength of foam concrete does not depend only on its density. The size, distribution, and stability of foam and the properties of the concrete matrix will also affect its strength. Therefore, when preparing foam concrete, these factors need to be comprehensively considered according to specific needs to obtain the optimal and most efficient preparation process.

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    • Aggregate

    The preparation of foam concrete aggregate is generally divided into three categories: ordinary aggregate, light aggregate and ultra-light aggregate. These aggregates play an important role in foam concrete, which can increase the strength, durability and stability of concrete.


    Ordinary aggregate is a commonly used type of aggregate with high density and strength. It can improve the overall strength and compressive performance of foam concrete and help to improve the durability and stability of concrete.


    Lightweight aggregate is another commonly used type of aggregate, with a lighter density and lower strength. It is mainly used to reduce the density of foam concrete and can also improve the thermal insulation and sound insulation performance of concrete. Light aggregate can make the structure of cement paste more compact, thus improving the overall strength and compressive performance of foam concrete.


    Ultralight aggregate is a kind of aggregate with extremely low density and strength, which is usually used to prepare foam concrete with low density, high thermal insulation performance, and high sound insulation performance. Ultralight aggregate can improve many properties of foam concrete, such as heat preservation, sound insulation, compression resistance, and durability.


    When preparing foam concrete, different types of aggregates need to be selected according to specific application scenarios and requirements. The strength of foam concrete is significantly affected by different aggregate types and apparent densities. In order to ensure the density and strength of foam concrete, the use of lightweight aggregate can make the structure of cement paste more compact than ordinary aggregate, thus improving the overall performance of foam concrete.

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    • Fly ash

    In view of its wide sources, low price, and certain activity, fly ash has become the preferred admixture for foam concrete admixtures. Fly ash can dramatically increase the strength of concrete that has been foamed and increase its forming ability.

    • Admixtures

    The common admixtures used in foam concrete are dispersants and early strength agents, rapid curing agents, water-proofing agents, and water repellent agents. Accelerators and early strength agents are able to accelerate the process of formation and strengthen the foam concrete structures, as well as enhance the durability of the structure of the slurry.

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    • Supplier

    TRUNNANO is a supplier of foam agents with over 12 years experience in nano-building energy conservation and nanotechnology development. It accepts payment via Credit Card, T/T, West Union and Paypal. Trunnano will ship the goods to customers overseas through FedEx, DHL, by air, or by sea. If you are looking for high-quality concrete additives, please feel free to contact us and send an inquiry. (sales@cabr-concrete.com).


    Oct 19
    2023
  • Concrete superplasticizer is an admixture widely used in the manufacturing and constructing of concrete, also known as high-efficiency superplasticizer or high-performance superplasticizer. Its main function is to reduce the water demand of concrete while improving its fluidity, water retention, and stability. This article will briefly introduce the mechanism, performance characteristics, usage precautions, and development prospects of concrete superplasticizer.

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    1. The action mechanism of concrete superplasticizer

    The main mechanism of concrete superplasticizer is to improve the fluidity, water retention, and stability of concrete by adsorbing and dispersing cement particles. Specifically, the polar groups in the superplasticizer molecules will adsorb on the surface of cement particles, causing them to charge and generate electrostatic repulsion, thereby expanding the distance between cement particles and reducing the viscosity of concrete. At the same time, the molecular structure of the superplasticizer also contains non-polar groups, which can form steric hindrance, further preventing the aggregation of cement particles and improving the fluidity of concrete.

    2. Performance characteristics of concrete superplasticizer

    Reducing water consumption: Concrete superplasticizer can significantly reduce the water consumption of concrete, thereby improving its strength and durability.

    Improving fluidity: Concrete superplasticizer can improve the fluidity of concrete, making it easier to pour and pump.

    Enhancing water retention: Concrete superplasticizer can enhance the water retention of concrete, prevent rapid evaporation of water, and thus improve concrete's crack resistance and durability.

    Improving stability: Concrete superplasticizer can enhance the stability of concrete and prevent phenomena such as layering and segregation.

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    3. Precautions for using concrete superplasticizer

    Choose appropriate types and dosages of superplasticizer: Different types and dosages of superplasticizer will have different effects on the performance of concrete, so it is necessary to choose according to the needs of the project.

    Pay attention to the mix ratio and mixing time: When using superplasticizer, it is necessary to operate according to the specified mix ratio and mixing time to ensure the quality of concrete.

    Pay attention to the influence of weather and temperature: The effect of superplasticizer is greatly influenced by weather and temperature, so it is necessary to adjust the dosage when used in high temperature or dry environments.

    Strengthen quality control: When using superplasticizer, it is necessary to strengthen quality control and conduct strict quality testing on raw materials and finished products to ensure product quality.

    4. Common problems and solutions after adding superplasticizer to concrete

    A: Pot sticking phenomenon: Part of the cement mortar adheres to the wall of the mixer cylinder, causing uneven and less ash in the discharged concrete, resulting in concrete sticking.

    Reason analysis:

    Concrete sticking often occurs after adding retarders and superplasticizer or in drum mixers with similar axial diameter ratios.

    Solution:

    (1) Timely pay attention to cleaning and removing remaining concrete;

    (2) First, add aggregate and some water to mix, then add cement, residual water, and superplasticizer to mix;

    (3) Use a large shaft diameter ratio or forced mixer.

    B: False setting phenomenon: After being discharged from the machine, the concrete quickly loses its fluidity and cannot even be poured.

    Reason analysis:

    (1) Insufficient content of calcium sulfate and gypsum in cement leads to rapid hydration of calcium aluminate;

    (2) The superplasticizer has poor adaptability to this type of cement;

    (3) When the content of triethanolamine exceeds 0.05-0.1%, the initial setting is rapid but not the final setting.

    Solution:

    (1) Change the type of cement;

    (2) If necessary, adjust the admixtures and carry out reasonable compounding;

    (3) Add Na2SO4 component to the admixture.

    (4) Reduce mixing temperature

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    C: Non setting phenomenon: After adding a superplasticizer, the concrete has not been set for a long time, even day and night, or the surface exudes slurry and turns yellow-brown.

    Reason analysis:

    (1) Excessive dosage of superplasticizer;

    (2) Excessive use of retarders.

    Solution:

    (1) Not exceeding 2-3 times the recommended dosage, although the strength has slightly decreased, the 28-day strength reduction is less, and the long-term strength reduction is even less;

    (2) After final setting, appropriately increase the curing temperature and strengthen watering and curing;

    (3) Remove the formed part and pour it again.

    D: Low strength phenomenon: The strength is much lower than the test results of the same age, or although the concrete has set, the strength is extremely low.

    Reason analysis:

    (1) Excessive addition of air entraining superplasticizer results in excessive air content in concrete;

    (2) Insufficient vibration after mixing with air entraining superplasticizer;

    (3) Not reducing water or increasing water cement ratio instead;

    (4) Increase the amount of triethanol added.

    Solution:

    (1) Adopting other reinforcement measures or repouring;

    (2) Strengthen post pouring vibration;

    (3) Take measures to address the reasons mentioned above.

    E: Rapid loss of slump: Concrete quickly loses its workability. After being discharged from the tank every 2-3 minutes, the recession decreases by 1-50 mm, and there is a significant phenomenon of sinking to the bottom. High-slump concrete is more prone to this phenomenon.

    Reason analysis:

    (1) Superplasticizer have poor adaptability to the cement used;

    (2) The bubbles introduced into the concrete continuously overflow, causing water evaporation, especially when using air entraining superplasticizer;

    (3) High concrete mixing temperature or environmental temperature;

    (4) The slump of concrete is very high.

    Solution:

    (1) Find the cause and take measures to address it;

    (2) Using the post mixing method, the superplasticizer is added 1-3 minutes after mixing the concrete or even before pouring and then remixed;

    (3) Be careful not to add water.

    F: Settlement joint: After pouring, there will be several short, straight, wide, and shallow cracks in the concrete before and after the initial setting.

    Reason analysis:

    After adding superplasticizer, the concrete is more dense, does not bleed, and is not easy to completely settle, often appearing above the steel bars;

    Solution:

    Apply pressure to the cracks before and after the initial setting of the concrete until they disappear.

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    5. Development prospects of concrete superplasticizer

    With the rapid development of the construction industry and the popularization of green building concepts, the application prospects of concrete superplasticizer are becoming increasingly broad. In the future, concrete superplasticizer will develop towards high-performance, low dosage, and environmentally friendly directions. At present, researchers are developing a new generation of superplasticizer products, with a focus on improving the water reduction rate and enhancing water retention while reducing the impact on the environment. In addition, with the development of emerging technologies such as 3D printing, the application field of concrete superplasticizer will also be further expanded.

    6. Supplier

    TRUNNANO is a supplier of CLC concrete with over 12 years experience in nano-building energy conservation and nanotechnology development. It accepts payment via Credit Card, T/T, West Union and Paypal. Trunnano will ship the goods to customers overseas through FedEx, DHL, by air, or by sea. If you are looking for high-quality concrete additives, please feel free to contact us and send an inquiry. (sales@cabr-concrete.com).

    Oct 30
    2023

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