The Effect of Polycarboxylate as a Superplasticizer on the Engineering Properties of Foam Concrete

Authors

  • Hassan H  Department of Building Technology, Federal Polytechnic Ede, Nigeria
  • Esan M. T  Department of Civil Engineering, Federal Polytechnic Ede, Nigeria
  • Lamidi I. O  Department of Innovation Technology Centre, Federal Polytechnic Ede, Nigeria
  • Akinyele I. O  

DOI:

https://doi.org//10.32628/IJSRSET2073141

Keywords:

Polycarboxylate, Superplasticizer, Properties and Concrete

Abstract

The effect of polycarboxylate ether superplasticizer on engineering characteristics was explored which includes compressive, flexural strength and water absorption. The findings of the test revealed that 1.5% addition of polycarboxylate ether superplasticizer decrease the compressive strength but appreciate the flexural strength. However, the percentage of water absorption ability was found reducing due to the increase in the Polycarboxylate Ether Superplasticizer dosage. Conclusively, the addition of Polycarboxylate Ether Superplasticizer of 1.5% in foam concrete has effect on the compressive strength.

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2020-07-30

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Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August-2020

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Hassan H, Esan M. T, Lamidi I. O, Akinyele I. O, " The Effect of Polycarboxylate as a Superplasticizer on the Engineering Properties of Foam Concrete, International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology(IJSRSET), Print ISSN : 2395-1990, Online ISSN : 2394-4099, Volume 7, Issue 4, pp.06-11, July-August-2020. Available at doi : https://doi.org/10.32628/IJSRSET2073141