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Over the years, the change of admixture technology from Lignosulphonates to naphthalene
sulphonates to Polycarboxylates stands evident to transformation. But the traditional super
plasticizers are not capable of addressing to the issues of special high strength and high
performance concrete.
High Strength-Self Compacting Concrete is a vivid form of concrete wherein its functions are
different from the general concrete we experience on a daily basis.
Its flexibility lies in the fact that concrete admixtures work by the way of repulsion when in
contact with hydrating cement particles.
1. Flowability:
Polycarboxylate Ether molecules work with the mechanism of Electrostatic repulsion based on
their side chains. This mechanism aids in enhanced particle dispersion leading to a highly
cohesive and performing mix for High strength self-compacting concrete. This dispersion in
cement particles will help in enhancing the flowability in concrete.
2. Retention:
Traditional admixtures exhibit limitations in terms of water reduction while low water-binder
ratios. This makes Polycarboxylate Ether based concrete admixtures a preferred choice to
achieve desired properties for High Strength Self Compacting Concrete. In practical
applications, the industry’s preferred retention period is usually 180 minutes. Hence, PCE
polymers with slump retaining properties are preferred to be used.
A flow of about 550mm is a preferred option while pouring. This flow will give out controlled and
consistent results.
3. Effect of Rheology:
The viscosity of the mix greatly depends upon the admixture dosage delivered in the mix. Upon
higher dosage; a sticky mix is an identification that there exists less water than what is required
with the contrary fines and coarse aggregates in the mix design. A certain amount of healthy
air entrained into the chemical admixture will help positively change rheology in the concrete.
HI-BOND’s HI-FORZA (High-range PC) series are equipped with in-built Viscosity modifiers
having a proven track record to improve the concrete flow anywhere from 800mm without an
identity of segregation or bleeding from 10min since initial. And being used up to grades about
M80 self compacting concrete.
HI-FORZA series have been performed with range about “26 to 32” of Cement Normal
consistency and still went an extra mile to perform beyond the client requirements in terms of
flow, passing ability, mix-viscosity and retardation.
This is what you get from B&B Specialities India Private Limited
— “A Pioneer Polycarboxylate Ether Manufacturer In the
Country.”