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    Superplasticizers were developed in the 1960s to disperse cement particles and reduce the viscosity of concrete mixtures. This allows concrete to be placed more easily and achieve higher strengths. There are various types of superplasticizers that work by neutralizing the surface charges of cement particles. The dosage and timing of superplasticizer addition are important factors, as is the amount of cement used. Superplasticizers provide benefits like increased workability, reduced cracking, and faster strength development, but they also have drawbacks like higher cost and brief periods of effectiveness.

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    Concrete Superplasticizers

    By Felipe Perez

    What is a superplasticizer

    Developed in the 1960s First used in Japan and Germany Introduced in the U.S. in the 1970s Neutralizes the surface charges Causes dispersion Releases water in cement particles Reduces viscosity

    Linear polymers containing sulfonic acid groups Sulfonated melamineformaldehyde condensates Sulfonated nephthaleneformaldehyde condensates Modified lignosulfonates Polycarboxylate derivatives

    Main Purpose

    Produce flowing concrete (7-9 slump


    increase)

    Easy placement (picture:


    concrete will fill all gaps between rebar)

    High-strength (reaches
    up to 14,000 psi in 7 day break)

    Important factors

    Type of plasticizer Dosage Time of addition of superplasticizer Amount of cement

    Benefits

    Reduce machine wear


    (concrete on picture will go from this 1 slump to 9 slump)

    Better surface texture Improve strength in less time Reduce absorption Eliminate fine cracks

    Disadvantages

    High cost Brief action (picture:


    restoration of the Queen Isabella Causeway after collapse in Sep. 15, 2001, time was very important)

    Need strong, sealed forms

    References

    http://www.chemisol.com http://www.edpsciences.org http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/infrastructure http://www.fritzpak.com http://www.precastconcretebc.com http://www.reefball.org/adva

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