Thursday, July 26, 2018

Concrete admixtures



Plasticizers



         Water reducers

         Organic, or combination of organic and inorganic substances

         Dosage 0.1 to 0.4 % by weight of cement

         Entrained air which is not more than 1 to 2 %

         Anionic surfactants such as lignosulphates and their modifications and derivatives, salts of sulphonates, hydrocarbons.

         Nonionic surfactants such as polyglycol esters, acid of hydroxylated carboxylic acid and their modification and derivatives.

         Other products such as carbohydrates etc.

         Calcium, Sodium, Ammonium lignosulphonates are mostly used.





Superplasticizers



         High range water reducers

         Dose varies from 0.5 to 3 % by weight of cement

         They do not entrain air

         Reduction of water up to  15 to 30 %

         Sulphonated malanie form aldehyde condensates (SMF)

         Sulphonated naphthalene formaldehyde (SNF)

         Modified lignosulphonates (MLS)

         Other types





Factors affecting the workability of concrete in case of use of Plasticizer or Super plasticizer



         Type of Plasticizer or Super plasticizer

         Dosage

         Mix composition

         Variability in cement composition

         Mixing procedure

         Equipment

         Others

Site problems in the use of Superplasticizer



         Slump loss- Initial high slump, Using Retarders, By repetitive dose, By dosing at final point, By keeping temperature low, By using compatible Superplasticizer

         Problem with crushed sand

         Sequence of addition of Superplasticizer

         Type of mixer

         Importance of shape and grading of aggregates

         Casting the cubes

         Excessive segregation, Retardation





Retarders

Applications

1.     Hot weather concreting

2.     Grouting oil wells

3.     RMC Plants

4.     To exposed the aggregates

5.     Concreting for joints

Material

         Most commonly used Calcium sulphate (Gypsum)

         Starches, cellulose material, sugars, acids or salts of acids

         Common sugar- 0.2 %

         Lignosulphonic acid and their salts, hydroxylated carboxylic acid and their salts, Mucic acid, calcium acetate.





Accelerators

Application

         Permit early removal of formwork.

         Reduced the required period of curing.

         Advanced the time that which structure can be placed in service.

         Cold weather concreting

         In emergency repair work

         Under water concreting

Material

         Calcium chloride- not more than 0.4 %

         Soluble carbonates, silicates, fluosilicates and some of the organic compounds.





Air entraining agents



         Natural wood resin.

         Animal and vegetable fat oils such as tallow, olive oil and their fatty acids such as stearic and oleic acid.

         Various wetting agents such as alkali salts or sulphated and Sulphonated organic compounds.

         Water soluble soaps of resin acids and animal and vegetable fatty acids.

         Miscellaneous materials such as sodium salts of petroleum, sulphonic acids, hydrogen peroxide and aluminium powder etc.





Factors affecting amount of air entrainment



         Type and quantity of air entraining agent

         W/C ratio of the mix

         Type and grading of aggregate

         Mixing time

         Temperature

         Type of cement

         Influence of compaction

         Admixtures other than air entraining agent





Effect of air entrainment on properties of concrete



         Increased resistance to freezing and thawing

         Improvement in workability

         Reduction in strength

         Reduces segregation and bleeding.

         Reduces permeability

         Reduces alkali aggregate reaction

         Increases resistance to chemical attack

         Reduces sand content, cost and heat of hydration

         Reduces unit weight of concrete

         Improves abrasion resistance





Optimum air content in concrete



         Depends upon purpose for which concrete is used, its location and climatic conditions, maximum size of aggregates, and richness of mix.

         Usually ranges from 3 to 6 %

         lower air content for floors

         For surfaces exposed to atmosphere 3 to 4 %

         For mass concrete 3%

         Gravimetric method

         Volumetric method

         Pressure method









Chemical requirements of fly ash as per IS 3812 part I 2003





Physical requirements

Sr. No.

Characteristics

Requirement values

1

Fineness Specific surface in m2/Kg

320

2

Compressive strength at 28 days in N/mm2, Min

Not less than 80 % of corresponding plain cement mortar cubes

3

Lime reactivity – Avg compressive strength in N/mm2

4.5

4

Soundness by autoclave test expansion of specimens % Max

0.8





Oxide composition of cement clinker, fly ash and GGBS

Sr. No.

Constituents

Percentage content

Cement clinker

Blast furnace slag (IS 12089- 1987)

Fly ash

1

Lime CaO

60-67

30-45

1.0-3.0

2

Silica SiO2

17-25

30-38

35-60

3

Alumina Al2O3

3.0-8.0

15-25

10-30

4

Iron Oxide Fe2O3

0.5-6.0

0.5-2.0

4-10

5

MgO

0.1-4.0

4.0-17.0

0.2-5.0

6

MnO2

-----

1.0-5.0

---------

7

Glass

------

85-98

20-30

8

Sp. gravity

3.15

2.9

2.1-2.6





Silica fume



         Undensified form with bulk density 200 - 300 Kg/m3

         Densified form with bulk density 500- 600 Kg/m3

         Micro palletized form with bulk density 600 -800 Kg/m3

         Slurry form with bulk density 1400 Kg/m3

         It must confirm the requirements of IS  15388 –2003 or ASTM C 1240 -2000

         At least 85% of silicon dioxide in non crystalline form.

         Particle size with diameter in between  0.1 to 0.2 micron

         Min specific surface area is 15000 m2/kg

         Spherical particle shape

         Sp. Gravity 2.2

     In India marketed by Elkem metallurgy Ltd. Vashi Navi Mumbai, M/s Mc-Bauchemie Pvt Ltd under the trade name Centrilit fumes (Slurry form)





Rice husk ash



         Silica 85 % min

         Moisture content 2 % max

         Particle size 25 micron

         Colour grey

         Ph value 8

        

 

Characteristics

Supplementary Cementitious materials

Silica fume

Metakaolin

RHA

Silica

90-94

48-55

92

Alumina

1-3

40-45

0.5

Iron oxide

1.5-2.5

1-2

0.2

Lime

0.5

2-4

0.5

MgO

1-3

0.12-1

0.5

Alkalies

< 2

< 0.5

2-4

Fineness m2/g

25-27

15-20

20-25





Metakaolin

Characteristic

Value

Silica (Wt %)

48-55

Alumina

40-45

Iron oxide

1-2

Lime

2-4

MgO

0.12-1

Na2O

< 0.5

K2O

< 2

Loss of ignition

15-20

Fineness m2/g

48-55





Surkhi / Calcined clay pozzolana

IS 1344 1981 For use in mortar/ concrete

IS 1727 1967 Testing of material





Construction chemicals for water proofing



         Integral water proofing compounds

         Acrylic based polymer coatings

         Mineral based polymer modified coating (Slurry coating)

         Chemical DPC for rising dampness

         Water proofing adhesives for tiles, marble and granite

         Silicon based water repellent material

         Injection grout for the cracks

         Protective and decorative coatings

         Joint sealants





Integral water proofing compound



         These compounds are added in the concrete during mixing as like admixtures.

         These are basically pore fillers, water repellent and reduce the water cement ratio of the concrete which will make concrete dense.

         Main materials in the pore filling class are Silicate of soda, Aluminum and zinc sulphates and Aluminum and Calcium chloride. Chemically inactive pore filling materials are Chalk, Talc.

         Materials like Soda, Potash soaps, Calcium soaps, Resin, Vegetable oils, fats, waxes are water repelling materials.

         They are quite economical for the structure which is continuously wet or under damp conditions.



         Mc-Bauchemie (Ind) Pvt ltd.

1.     Mc- special DM

2.     Dichtament DM

3.     Putz- Dichtament



         Fosroc chemicals Pvt ltd

1.     Conplast prolapin 421 IC

2.     Conplast prolapin I-P

           Performance requirement are covered in IS 2645-1975





Acrylic based polymer coating



         Temperature changes causes expansion and contraction of concrete which causes cracking

         Concrete cracks due to drying shrinkage

         Inadequate design i.e. less reinforcement

         Unequal settlement

         Available under the trade name Roofex 2000 which is produced by Mc-Bauchemie (Ind) Pvt ltd.

         White in colour and mainly applied by brush or spray





Mineral based polymer modified coating



         Slurry coatings is formed by mixing hydraulically setting powder and liquid polymer component.

         This coating requires curing one week or so.

         Used mainly for terrace gardens, parking places, basements, swimming pools and sanitary area.



         Mc-Bauchemie (Ind) Pvt ltd

1.     Dichtament DS

2.     Dichtament DS-flex

3.     Zentrifix



         Fosroc chemicals Pvt ltd

1.     Brush bond

2.     Xypex





Protective and decorative coating



         Used in case of very thin members like roof tiles, Chajjas, sunshades etc.

         Mainly used as protective and decorative coating 

         Acrylic based polymer product

         Mc-Bauchemie (Ind) Pvt ltd

1.     Emcecolour flex

         Fosroc chemicals Pvt ltd

1.     Dekguard S





Chemical DPC for rising dampness



         Control the capillary rise in the external walls of the building.

         Chemicals are injected at some interval which will control the capillary action of water

         Mc-Bauchemie (Ind) Pvt ltd

1.     Samafit VK1

2.     Samafit VK2





Water proofing adhesives for tiles, marble and granite



         Used as adhesives for tiles

         These materials are having very good adhesion or bond strength, water proofing qualities and strength and durability.

         They are mostly used for exterior tiling works.

         Mc-Bauchemie (Ind) Pvt ltd

1.     Zentrival PL – for glazed and ceramic tiles

2.     Zentrival HS- For marble and granite

         Fosroc chemicals Pvt ltd

1.     Nitobond EP

2.     Nitobond PVA

3.     Nitotile SP





Silicon based water repellant Materials



         They are mainly used to maintain the architectural beauty of the structures.

         They will form a thin water repellant transparent film on th surface.

         The treatment may have to be repeated at closer intervals say 3 to 4 years.

         It is not that much costly material.

         Material is covered in IS 12027- 1987.

         NISIWA SH  by Mc-Bauchemie (Ind) Pvt ltd





Injection grout for cracks



         Expansive cement

         Used for repair, remove the leakages  and water proofing

         Suitable for gravity as well as pressure grouting

         Centicrete and Conbex 100 produced by Mc-Bauchemie (Ind) Pvt ltd , Fosroc chemicals Pvt ltd respectively





Joint sealants



         Any contraction or expansion joint

         Joints of doors and window openings

         Joints of sanitary appliances

         Fosroc chemicals Pvt ltd

1.     Nitoseal 215

         Sika chemicals

1.     Sikalastic

2.     Sika-S11A

3.     Sikacryl GP

         Roff chemicals

1.     Qualcrete

2.     Saniseal





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