Effect of polycarboxylate ether (PCE) addition to physical and mechanical characteristics of high performance concrete

Ali, Maisarah and Ahmad, Muhamad Zharif and Saad , Siti Asmahani (2015) Effect of polycarboxylate ether (PCE) addition to physical and mechanical characteristics of high performance concrete. Advanced Materials Research, 1115. pp. 146-149. ISSN 1022-6680

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Abstract

Abstract. Conventional concrete does not have durability and higher strength as produced by high performance concrete (HPC). It is known that the HPC possess the following three properties which are high workability, high strength, and durability. The introduction of polycarboxylate ether (PCE) superplasticizer was proved to enhance the workability of concrete even though at a lower water to cement ratio. The study was conducted to find the optimum dosage of PCE and to compare its compressive strength, physical characteristics and morphology of the HPC. The result of the test shows that the high performance concrete (HPC) with addition of 0.5% polycarboxylate ether (PCE) superplasticizer of the cement mass have the highest compressive strength and excellent physical properties.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	4627/44075
Uncontrolled Keywords:	High performance concrete; Polycarboxylate ether; Compressive strength; Slump flow; Water absorption; Microscopy; Packing of aggregates.
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA401 Materials of engineering and construction
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering
Depositing User:	Prof Ir Maisarah Ali
Date Deposited:	04 Aug 2015 14:18
Last Modified:	21 Aug 2017 09:23
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/44075

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