The effect of plasticizing admixture on the physical and mechanical properties of concrete with limestone cement

Authors

  • Džigita NAGROCKIENĖ Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Department of Building Materials Faculty of Civil Engineering
  • Albinas GAILIUS
  • Gintautas SKRIPKIŪNAS
  • Ina PUNDIENĖ
  • Giedrius GIRSKAS
  • Anastasija ABASOVA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.ms.19.3.2304

Keywords:

limestone cement, concrete, compressive strength, plasticizing admixture, physical and structural properties

Abstract

The article analyzes the effect of plasticizing admixture content on the physical and mechanical properties of concrete made of 50 % coarse aggregate. The plasticizer dosage levels proposed by the manufacturer (0.2 % – 1.2 %) were examined and the optimum plasticizer dose (0.8 % – 1.0 %) was established. The use of limestone Portland cement and the optimum content (0.8 % – 1.0 %) of plasticizing admixture in the production of concrete increases the compressive strength, density, frost resistance, whereas the water absorption is reduced. The test results have revealed that plasticizing admixture insufficient or overdosing can reduce the physical-mechanical properties of concrete. With the optimum content of plasticizing admixture durable and frost resistant concrete can be obtained.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.ms.19.3.2304

Author Biographies

Džigita NAGROCKIENĖ, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Department of Building Materials Faculty of Civil Engineering

Department of Building Materials Faculty of Civil Engineering, Assoc. prof. Dr.

Albinas GAILIUS

Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Department of Building Materials Faculty of Civil Engineering,

Dr. Professor

 

Gintautas SKRIPKIŪNAS

Department of Building Materials Faculty of Civil Engineering, Assoc. prof. Dr.

Ina PUNDIENĖ

Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Scientific Institute of Thermal Insulation, Dr.

Giedrius GIRSKAS

Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Department of Building Materials Faculty of Civil Engineering, phD

Anastasija ABASOVA

Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Department of Building Materials Faculty of Civil Engineering, Master

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Published

2013-09-18

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 3 (2013)

Section

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

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