Concrete admixture

Author: Ge Zhaoming
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is one of the volumes in the "Q&A Series on New Building Materials and Construction Technology." It is divided into eleven chapters and presents comprehensive and systematic explanations in a question-and-answer format. The content covers the physicochemical foundation, types and classifications, composition and performance, formulation and synthesis, applications and mechanism of action, as well as the latest research findings of concrete admixtures. It includes over twenty types such as water-reducing agents, air-entraining agents, early-setting agents, rapid-setting agents, retarding agents, expansive agents, antifreeze agents, waterproofing agents, pumping agents, release agents, and rust inhibitors. At the end of the book, the current national and industry standards for concrete admixtures are provided for easy reference. The book features a novel format, clear concepts, detailed content, strong practicality, and targeted question design, making it a specialized reading that closely integrates fundamental theory with practical technology. It is suitable for reference and use by a wide range of engineering technicians engaged in concrete engineering, admixture production and development, construction applications, quality testing, and related fields.