Self-curing concrete: water retention, hydration and moisture transport.

From: Construction and Building Materials | Date: June 1, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

Abstract

Water retention of concrete containing self-curing agents is investigated. Concrete weight loss, and internal relative humidity measurements with time were carried out, in order to evaluate the water retention of self-curing concrete. Non-evaporable water at different ages was measured to evaluate the hydration. Water transport through concrete is evaluated by measuring absorption%, permeable voids%, water sorptivity, and water permeability. The water transport through self-curing concrete is evaluated with age. The effect of the concrete mix proportions on the ...

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