Superplasticized vs. Conventional Concrete: A Comparative Review  

作　　者：Mark Bediako Mark Bediako(Advanced Material Science Division, CSIR-Building and Road Research Institute, Kumasi, Ghana)

机构地区：[1]Advanced Material Science Division, CSIR-Building and Road Research Institute, Kumasi, Ghana

出　　处：《Materials Sciences and Applications》2024年第9期271-284,共14页材料科学与应用期刊（英文）

摘　　要：The global awareness and utilization of superplasticizers (SPs) in concrete have significantly contributed to developing resilient and sustainable infrastructure. Despite this, many developing nations face limited adoption of SPs in construction practices due to a lack of knowledge. This study provides a concise overview of concrete’s mechanical and durability properties, comparing formulations with and without superplasticizers. The focus is on compressive and flexural strengths, modulus of elasticity, water sorptivity, and chloride penetration. The results underscore the considerable improvement in both mechanical and durability properties when SPs are incorporated. The study recommends the widespread use of SPs, particularly in developing countries, to enhance the longevity of concrete structures.The global awareness and utilization of superplasticizers (SPs) in concrete have significantly contributed to developing resilient and sustainable infrastructure. Despite this, many developing nations face limited adoption of SPs in construction practices due to a lack of knowledge. This study provides a concise overview of concrete’s mechanical and durability properties, comparing formulations with and without superplasticizers. The focus is on compressive and flexural strengths, modulus of elasticity, water sorptivity, and chloride penetration. The results underscore the considerable improvement in both mechanical and durability properties when SPs are incorporated. The study recommends the widespread use of SPs, particularly in developing countries, to enhance the longevity of concrete structures.

关 键 词：SUPERPLASTICIZERS CONCRETE Mechanical Properties DURABILITY Developing Countries 

分 类 号：TU5[建筑科学—建筑技术科学]